All The Monitor's View
Myanmar's surprise turn toward rule of lawThe release of two Reuters reporters reflects the work of negotiators who played to the military鈥檚 own interest in rule of law. Dialogue won the day for press freedom.
A special insight on species extinctionA UN-backed prediction of mass extinctions also suggests a revisioning of the 鈥榞ood life鈥� away from material-based economic growth.
Europe鈥檚 search to curb anti-immigrant hatredWith far-right parties slated to do well in a big election this month, European officials must focus on proven ways to counter anti-migrant racism.
A leap in productivity, and perhaps in what inspires itA surprise jump in the output of American workers might nudge Washington to make good on promises of better infrastructure.
A China-US trade deal may hinge on an honesty pledgeAs the two giants near a trade deal, they must agree on ways to end China鈥檚 theft of foreign technology. China is already making some progress.聽
How gratitude can ease Japan-South Korea frictionsSeoul鈥檚 letter of appreciation for the peacemaking role of the departing Japanese emperor can help both sides soften their hard positions on issues from the past.
The tender embrace after a synagogue shootingBeneath the good deeds after the tragedy in Poway, California, lies a desire to restore a community鈥檚 harmony 鈥� and to curb hate-filled violence.
Why Arab protesters stay in the streetIn Sudan and Algeria, protesters who have won the downfall of longtime rulers know only democracy can deal with issues like corruption.
The Sri Lankan counter to post-bombing revengeA jihadist goal in the Easter Sunday bombings may have been to provoke retaliation against the minority Muslims. Tales of unity after the attack offer a counternarrative.
Taking 鈥榦ld age鈥� out of its old boxAs societies debate aging demographics, they are also being transformed by examples that defy stereotypes.
Ukraine鈥檚 bold choice of a wit to restore trustThe election of a TV comedian as president shows not only a mass rejection of a political elite but a deep demand for clean governance in a nation low on trust.
Reconciling Sri Lanka to its finer selfSunday鈥檚 bombings show why the island nation鈥檚 recent moves toward reconciliation need to be revived.
When saying no to a president saves democracyThe Mueller report leaves a shadow over President Trump about possible obstruction of justice, but it also offers insights on how acts of conscience can turn events.
For America鈥檚 poorest communities, opportunity knocksUnder new tax rules, patient investors can now lift up distressed areas with new businesses over 10 years, reducing geographic inequality in the U.S.
A planeload of truth lands in VenezuelaA dictator finally admits his regime has a humanitarian crisis and lets in foreign aid from the Red Cross. His reversal will help expose other lies and bring back democracy.
The rebirth of Notre Dame鈥檚 purposeThe fire in the iconic Gothic cathedral did not destroy its original role as a gathering place for grand purposes. Its restoration will only affirm the ideas that shaped the famed structure.
Indonesia鈥檚 youth put candidates to the testThe top quality in a leader expected by young voters is honesty, a sign that a coming election may help hasten Indonesia鈥檚 efforts against corruption.
Why Sudan rejects hate-baiting dictatorsThe protests that helped oust a dictator revealed a rejection of a regime鈥檚 many attempts to create enemies as a way to stay in power. The unity of the protesters on shared ideals may still win out.
A light of understanding into black holesThe first image of a black hole raises as many questions as it answers about the nature of time, space, and matter.聽
Putting the global back into the global economyA worldwide slowdown requires more 鈥榮ynchronized鈥� policies between countries to ensure the greater good prevails.
