All The Monitor's View
The way to shed imperial instinctsThe Dutch king鈥檚 apology for violence used in a former colony, Indonesia, stands in contrast to actions by a few other former empires.
For U.S. voters, a test about a president's ageThe next president, no matter who wins the election, will be the oldest ever. That puts a spotlight on changing views of aging and how much voters accept old ideas about limitations.
Balm of gratitude eases the virus crisisOfficials from Beijing to Washington are thanking those battling the coronavirus. The appreciation helps allay fear and form bonds across borders.
A corporate role in ending epidemicsA promise of no layoffs by many firms during the virus crisis should help reduce at least one fear.
For climate action, lessons from the virus crisisThe pace and intensity of the global response to the coronavirus should inspire better cooperation on global warming.
Israel鈥檚 Arabs stand up for equalityTheir high voter turnout in an election, winning them a record number of seats in parliament, reveals a new yearning for equality as a minority.
In Central Europe, a stereotype of corruption breaksAn election win for an anti-corruption party in Slovakia signifies a popular shift toward making honesty and merit the rule in governance.
Turkey鈥檚 threat of a refugee exodusStuck in a standoff with Russia, Turkey tried to manipulate help from Europe with a flow of migrants. This exploitation of innocent people ran into a global norm.
Why Afghan women must negotiate with the TalibanFor a peace deal to stick in Afghanistan, women must be at the table, ensuring their rights are protected.
Billions of good deeds to defeat an epidemicFrom pay cuts in Singapore to school closures in Japan, people are sacrificing for the safety of others. Such selflessness is a curative in itself.
Mexican women try the power of silenceIn quiet protest of gender violence, many women plan a one-day retreat from public life March 9. Their temporary absence might bring permanent change.
The origins of world order 鈥� on the streets of BeirutWith Lebanon on the brink of financial default, its protesters are demanding a new order in governance, one that global bodies can鈥檛 ignore.
Germany鈥檚 response to a racist rampageIn marches and in acts that embrace immigrants, Germans are countering a rise in right-wing racism.
Antidote to coronavirus fears: Trust in leadersThe global outbreak puts a useful spotlight on governments that have built up credibility, transparency, and other traits of trustworthy leadership.
Africa鈥檚 quiet moves to 鈥榮ilence the guns鈥�Goals for peace set by the continent鈥檚 leaders may have found success in war-torn South Sudan with a new unity government.
Charity in China during a health crisisThe coronavirus outbreak has led to massive private donations, filling a vacuum of leadership 鈥� and a vacuum of distrust in the ruling Communist Party.
Sharing the Nile beats war over itEgypt and Ethiopia appear near an agreement that would avoid conflict over a new dam鈥檚 effects downstream. Mediation and listening skills have helped.
Afghan triumphs drive Afghan truceA tentative agreement sets an initial trust-building goal of a seven-day 鈥渞eduction in violence鈥� between the Taliban and the U.S. Then difficult talks begin, supported by the Afghan people鈥檚 embrace of their democratic progress.
Yelling 鈥榝oul鈥� on legal sports bettingBoth athletes and elected leaders deserve medals for recognizing the problems of online sports gambling.
Justice for Darfur, healing for SudanSudan鈥檚 move to submit an ousted dictator to international justice would also help reconcile a nation torn by mass atrocities.
