All The Monitor's View
Spain starts to lose fear of the pastThe peaceful way the country is dealing with Franco鈥檚 remains could lead to necessary reflection on his fascist rule.
Unlearning corruption, the Indonesian wayMass protests this week by young people to save an anti-corruption agency show one of the world鈥檚 most corrupt nations may be seeing a big change in public attitudes.
Unimpeachable values for an impeachmentThe House speaker laid out a baseline of ideals to judge any wrongdoing by the president. That鈥檚 a start for Americans to reach a consensus on the virtues at stake.
Neighborly nudges between nationsA Latin American group鈥檚 effort to penalize the Venezuelan regime is the latest example of regional bodies trying to fix an errant country in their neighborhood.
Israeli Arabs make plain Israel鈥檚 identityOnce apathetic voters, their high turnout in an election and endorsement of a Zionist to form a government reveal a faith in a democracy with equality for all.
Why youth are leading climate strikesThe Sept. 20 protests over global heating reflect a rise in youth-led activism and the particular perspectives of young people, starting with their innocence.
Trudeau鈥檚 ultimate test in making apologiesAfter apologizing often for official misdeeds of past governments, the prime minister faces voters over a racist-tinged misdeed and their judgment on his contrition.
Why global health emergencies first need a dose of trustA new world body set up to track preparedness for pandemics finds a key missing piece is trust in basic institutions. One cure: more community engagement.
The 'cry' in El Salvador to clean houseA new president with an anti-corruption mandate starts to set up an international investigative body that might help curb violence and reduce emigration.
Patience as a tool of statecraftAt least one world leader, Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia, sees the virtue of asking for patience to solve such problems as ethnic violence.
Elections that shape identity, not just shift powerCivic unity keeps rising in two Arab democracies, Iraq and Tunisia, that only recently were riven by religious divides. Just look at Tunisia鈥檚 presidential election with 26 candidates.
Mood lift for climate actionA report from a prestigious group looks at ways that adaptation to global warming can counter hopelessness about slow progress in preventing warming.
A continental model for gender parityTwo of Europe鈥檚 most powerful executive bodies are slated to be run by women, a result of a more inclusive view of every person鈥檚 capabilities.
Why curbs on youth vaping can succeedThe latest U.S. campaign on teen use of e-cigarettes is an example of global efforts to safeguard the innocence of children.
The Afghan way to a deal with the TalibanPresident Trump鈥檚 scuttled talks with the militant group can now lead to a focus on an election that will further show the source of power in Afghanistan.
Africa rises for immigrant rightsIn a surprising grassroots unity, much of Africa decried the violence against immigrants in South Africa. This unity may reflect a continent finding shared values and purpose.
In Colombia, peacemakers rally to save a peace dealAfter a few former guerrillas declared a return to armed conflict, the response showed the depth of the desire to save a 2016 peace pact.
Hong Kong busts a myth of foreign 鈥榖lack hands鈥�Beijing鈥檚 claim that the West was behind the territory鈥檚 protests was shattered by Hong Kong鈥檚 leader, who now admits the people鈥檚 grievances.
A fully rooted peace in AfghanistanAn agreement 鈥渋n principle鈥� between the U.S. and Taliban must be only the first step toward building a viable peace among Afghans.
In Britain鈥檚 Brexit brawl, time for restraint, consentIn suspending Parliament, a prime minister plays hardball while Brexit鈥檚 opponents play for time after losing a referendum. Both need a change of course to save their democracy.
