All The Monitor's View
Generation gap in the presidential race?Democratic contenders defy stereotypes about age and point to cooperation across generations.
The sheltering shade of tree plantingEthiopia claimed a record tree planting this week to stem erosion and climate change. Yet trees also play into a new leader鈥檚 imagery to remake the nation.
Why the protests in Russia are differentTwo weekends of protests for a fair election in Moscow reveal a moral intensity rarely seen in Russia. They also reveal Kremlin fears over losing power.
Puerto Rico鈥檚 liberation momentMass protests helped oust a scandalous governor. But it is an awakening to constitutional principles that has really changed the U.S. territory.
An Arab template for peaceful handovers of powerWith the passing of its first freely elected president, Tunisia quickly planned to elect a new leader, again setting a model for a region badly in need of democracy.
Mueller鈥檚 best advice to AmericansHis testimony before Congress came alive when he warned of further foreign meddling in elections and 聽the need to counter it.
For Ukraine, it鈥檚 no-joke cleanup timeA president鈥檚 anti-corruption party sweeps into power by riding on an upsurge in demand for clean governance. First task: Make it easy to remove corrupt officials.
Turning around Puerto Rico鈥檚 woesAnti-corruption outrage in the territory looks a lot like that in Chile in 2015. The Chilean tale ended with an embattled leader becoming a successful anti-corruption reformer.
Saving dignity of equality in Hong KongIf the territory鈥檚 officials can punish the pro-China thugs who attacked peaceful protesters on Sunday, it will show rule of law can be applied equally, unlike in the mainland鈥檚 version of justice.
The yeoman service to save YemenThe world鈥檚 largest aid effort is also a tool to end the world鈥檚 worst conflict. As a humanitarian deal between warring parties in Yemen moves along, peace seems more possible.
Healing the social wounds behind EbolaThe new 鈥渆mergency鈥� over the spread of Ebola in Africa is really a desire to address the fears and distrust that drive this second-worst outbreak of the virus.
Defining poverty to end itThe latest progress report on poverty uses聽multiple measures. Yet it also points to the need for better definitions of well-being.
The harmony that belies Japan and South Korea strifeAs relations sour between the two American allies, it may be ever-closer ties between the two peoples that prevent further rupture.
What keeps us from expelling fellow citizensWhen a president suggests political opponents should leave the country, he must contend with those who know what binds a democracy.
Why Amazon 鈥榰pskills鈥� its workersCompanies may have more faith in retraining current workers by recognizing the talents they already have.
To frame the good or shame the corrupt? Africa鈥檚 choice.More Africans feel hopeful they can make a difference in fighting corruption. One reason may be the few countries raising moral norms.
Quiet mediators in noisy placesFrom Sudan to Venezuela, honest brokers are bringing a special skill set to ending conflicts. Not all succeed. Yet their quiet force of moral persuasion can be effective.
Soft path to a hard peace in AfghanistanThe first talks between Afghan officials and the Taliban may have achieved some progress because of a mood of empathy that was created by the sharing of personal sorrows during 18 years of war.
Humility wins in a Greek electionA new prime minister runs against Europe鈥檚 nationalist tide by reminding Greeks they are better off uniting and finding a stronger role in the EU.
50 years on, why the moon landing still inspiresThe globally televised achievement was a transcendent moment that reflected an unmet need to know and understand creation.
