All The Monitor's View
In G20 protests, a different view of extremismViolent protests in Hamburg revealed the rise in left-wing extremism in Germany. But the challenge of the extremist mind-set 鈥� either left- or right-wing 鈥� is in many ways the same worldwide. 聽聽
Turning down the temperature on town hallsTown halls are a crucial tool in creating connections between citizens and their lawmakers. But how do you mix civility with passion? There are ways.
Angela Merkel and overcoming divisionGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel has seen her country overcome deep skepticism to become unified and integrated into Europe. The next step, as she sees it, is for Germany to become a more unifying force globally.聽
The tiny cracks inside North KoreaNorth Korea's missile tests present a picture of a threat to the world. But the world is pushing back in small ways that matter, too.聽
Hong Kong鈥檚 uneasy deal with China鈥極ne country, two systems鈥� has allowed the island to keep its independent democratic system. But after 20 years the agreement shows signs of eroding.
Canada at 150Its separation from Britain wasn鈥檛 as sudden or violent as that of the American colonies. But Canada has its own history to celebrate 鈥� and ponder 鈥� as it marks 150 years as a nation.
A 鈥榮ecret sauce鈥� for youths?The 鈥榮uccess sequence鈥� 鈥� finish high school, find a job, don鈥檛 have children before marriage 鈥� may give young people a path to a good life.
Famine must receive more of the world鈥檚 attentionAmericans shouldn鈥檛 be distracted from addressing one of the world鈥檚 great crises: starvation affecting millions.
A cold shoulder to CubaPresident Trump鈥檚 dramatic announcement of a new policy looks more like another tweak in a long line of efforts to get the Castro regime to reform or step down.
Renewable energy at a 鈥榯ipping point鈥�Washington may be showing less interest in alternative fuels, but the worldwide picture is dramatically different.
A call to 鈥榝ear-guard鈥� countries in a pandemicHealth experts drawing lessons from recent disease outbreaks say the world can do more to prevent 鈥榝ear contagion.鈥� Doing so will improve the care and comfort needed during a crisis.
The law that has a soldier鈥檚 backAs the US military hits out at new targets 鈥� Iran, Syria, and various terrorist groups 鈥� Congress must renew the legal authority for such actions. Soldiers must know that Americans support an agreed strategy. And foes must know of US resolve.聽
France鈥檚 drive for ethical politicsA new president and his young party have already shaken the traditional (and often corrupt) political order. Now Emmanuel Macron aims to set tough rules on ethics for French lawmakers. How will his reform differ from that in other countries?
When prayer helps end conflictsReligious leaders have achieved a truce between rebel groups in the Central African Republic through a 鈥榮piritually inspired鈥� method.
What refugees might say of World Refugee DayThis year鈥檚 event on June 20 comes as aid groups rethink the approach to refugees 鈥� less as victims and more as participants in restoring their dignity.
When Muslims march for peaceWith Islamic State instigating more attacks on the West, Muslim groups in Germany hope a march for peace will show that such terrorism is not part of Islam.
Why politicians must play ballAfter the shooting at a GOP baseball practice, lawmakers showed remarkable civility. Here are active steps that can keep it going.
Americans expand the idea of giving 鈥� and goodnessGiving to charity hit another record last year, but a new form of giving 鈥� impact investing 鈥� is catching up fast.
US as a good neighbor to Central AmericaLike recent presidents, President Trump seeks to uplift Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala to help stem the flow of drugs and migrants. US priorities in the region may shift but its neighborliness should not.
Can China turn a moral corner?The ruling party鈥檚 use of fear to deter corruption may be shifting toward positive ways to instill honesty in governance.
