All The Monitor's View
Keeping the global promise of a quality educationCountries and world bodies such as the UN have helped expand access to schooling. Now they must enhance the quality of education.
One antidote to the use of female jihadistsThe role of a woman in the terrorist attacks in Iran should help highlight the effort of several Muslim countries to train women as spiritual guides. The main purpose: to prevent recruitment of young people by jihadists.
France takes a turn neither left nor rightA new president, Emmanuel Macron, has so far set a model for democracies in shaking up the old political order 鈥� if he can win a majority in coming legislative elections.
What can bind the Middle EastAs a rift opens between Arab states, adding to the region鈥檚 conflicts, Oman can possibly serve as neutral party. The small Gulf country relies on a brand of Islam that teaches unity and tolerance.
The other target in London Bridge attacksTerrorists aim not only to kill but to destroy social order. Britain鈥檚 response to the June 3 attack shows how societies must bond 鈥� like a bridge 鈥� against this threat.聽
Why the US must honor corruption fightersBipartisan support of anti-corruption efforts, reflected in a June 7 ceremony on Capitol Hill, helps promote democracy and prevent violence.
Why the world is more at peaceThe latest measurement of global peace finds violence was down last year, a sign that more people understand what makes peace 鈥� and that it can be inevitable.
Europe and its attractive power win a key battleUkraine鈥檚 bid to eventually join the European Union wins a critical vote, a victory in its war against Russia and for democratic values.
Does free, basic income build character?Social experiments in Ontario and Finland test the idea that a minimal guaranteed paycheck can uplift and sustain people鈥檚 livelihood. Such tests may provide insight on the source of 鈥榮elf-efficacious鈥� attributes of character.
A day for Africans to riseThis year鈥檚 Africa Day was marked by a new movement that seeks to define liberation as starting within each African.
How Trump and Europe rebondedPresident Trump鈥檚 first official visit with EU and NATO leaders shows why the two alliances should be based on values more than interests.
Manchester鈥檚 lesson about fragile statesThe suicide bomber, who seemed like a lost young man, may have been trained by Islamic State in Libya, one of the world鈥檚 most fragile states.聽
After the Manchester attack: How can Britain better engage its Muslims?Before the May 22 suicide bombing at a concert, Britain was already in a debate on how to prevent such attacks. That debate has lessons for the rest of the world.
Trump鈥檚 fresh approach to the Middle EastBy design, his first official trip abroad alights in the centers of three faiths, signaling hopes they can use their common roots to unite against terrorists and their supporters.
How Saudis claim freedomAs President Trump visits Saudi Arabia, he can note how young people are eager to adopt independent thinking 鈥� a force driving much of the change in Saudi society.
Rising expectations of chief executivesA higher percentage of company leaders are being fired for ethical lapses, but not necessarily because of more lapses but because of a greater public demand for honesty and accountability.
A peace accelerator in the Mideast desertThe opening of the region鈥檚 first joint scientific research center brings together Israelis, Iranians, Palestinians, Turks, and others for work on a new particle accelerator. Sometimes peace starts through universal activities like science, arts, and sports.
A US spotlight on Syria鈥檚 slaughterhouseThe Trump administration, after exposing the Syrian regime鈥檚 large-scale killings at Sednaya prison, must explain how it will balance the moral and national interests in Syria.聽
We are all cyber stewardsThe latest global cyberattack known as the WannaCry was blunted by one person. Rather than cave in to fear of such threats, every Internet user can take more responsibility to protect cyberspace.
When fear of automation is too roboticTwo studies on the impact of new technologies counter the pumped-up fear of automation. And while displaced workers do need help, most people are not afraid of robots and artificial intelligence.
