All The Monitor's View
Winning the hearts of Islamic State鈥檚 potential recruitsAs it has lost ground, the militant group issued a strategy on ways for Muslims to operate as its online activists. The best counter strategy? Positive messaging.
The West鈥檚 challenge: an 鈥榓xis of fear鈥�Trump鈥檚 foreign affairs officials meet with other Western leaders for the first time this week. The big theme: the rise of voter fear in the US and Europe, reflected in nationalist politics. Germany鈥檚 leader has an answer for that.
The call for citizens to 鈥榞o local鈥�In both the US and EU, a populist backlash against centralized power has revived interest in local activism, which often comes with an ethical imperative for neighborliness.
A simple truth about countering fake newsAs the US and Europe try new efforts against Russian disinformation, they can learn how citizens in Ukraine have been equipped to embrace the truth.
A model to mend Europe鈥檚 nationalist cracks?Even as nationalist parties rise in Europe, the island of Cyprus is trying to end 43 years of division between ethnic Greeks and ethnic Turks. If a split Cyprus can unify, might it set an example?
Just rewards of Brazil鈥檚 anti-corruption triumphsThe prosecution of a huge scandal and popular demands for honest government have finally brought enough reforms to help revive Latin America鈥檚 largest economy.
Trump's moment to push hard work over 'luck'Despite his record as a casino builder, the president faces choices on whether to end federal bans on online gambling, possibly even sports betting. The economy needs policies that promote hard work and talent over a belief in 鈥榗hance.鈥�
Denmark鈥檚 envoy to the global 鈥榦ther鈥�In appointing a special ambassador to tech giants like Apple and Facebook, Denmark fits a pattern of engaging with global issues and forces, not self-isolating in fear.
A shout-out for honesty in EuropeHundreds of thousands of Romanians protested over a government move to quell investigations of corruption. Having made so much progress against graft, they took a stand for clean governance.
How Trump can keep peace in cyberspaceAs he prepares to revamp US cybersecurity, he must prevent other nations from fearing the US capability and creating a cyber arms race.
Canada鈥檚 response to a mosque massacreThe killing of six Muslims in Quebec brought vigils, prayers, and other moments of solidarity between mosques and churches. This reaction often plays out worldwide because houses of worship find common purpose against acts of hate.
An Arab model for a US debateAs Americans fight over Trump鈥檚 travel bans on Muslim countries, Tunisia shows an inclusive debate over keeping terrorists in check.
The way to debate Trump鈥檚 orders on migrantsImmigrant bans and new walls need not be contentious if each side recognizes they both seek to solve the root cause of mass migration.
Not only people are being liberated from Islamic StateAs Iraq retakes its second-largest city, it made a point of raising a flag at Mosul University, which the militants had all but destroyed. Such schools teach the virtues for running modern societies in the Mideast.
Path of patience toward North KoreaTrump will be the fourth US president to deal with a nuclearized North Korea. More sanctions might help, but a regime defector points to the use of patience as more North Koreans are dissenting.
Why anti-bribery laws help global businessA 1977 law against foreign corruption was long viewed as putting US firms at a disadvantage overseas. Perhaps its success in helping profits might convince President Trump to keep the law and enforce it.
Europe鈥檚 anchor for identity in rough seasAs it prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary, the European Union faces internal and external threats. Its fallback for unity: a shared cultural identity.
The power in welcoming alternative viewsPresident Trump鈥檚 first official trip was to the CIA, an agency trained to encourage dissent about intelligence information but one that must also 鈥榝ace hard truths鈥� about itself.
What defines victory for Iraq in MosulAs Iraqi forces end Islamic State鈥檚 hold in the country鈥檚 second-largest city, politicians are racing to avoid the old mistake of continuing Shiite-Sunni divisions. Political reconciliation is the best weapon against terrorist groups.
Africa鈥檚 object lesson in democracyA postelection crisis in Gambia has stirred the country鈥檚 neighbors to intervene, sign of a stronger commitment to democracy in Africa.
