All The Monitor's View
Behold Greeks giving thanksInstead of reviling Germany鈥檚 leader for imposed austerity during a visit, Greece showed some gratitude. That has helped bilateral ties become based on trust and partnership.
Renewing German-French vows for EuropeWith the EU splintering on its edges, the original founders plan to better integrate their two peoples as a model of friendship for the rest of Europe.
Breaking Latin America鈥檚 migration driverThe region needs fresh attempts at curbing gang violence, as Brazil鈥檚 new leader is learning. The promise, as he says, is that 鈥榞ood will beat evil.鈥�
A light of moral legitimacy in Congo, VenezuelaLeaders in both countries face postelection challenges by citizens and institutions who rely on social norms to determine power.
In immigration standoff, a little tenderness, pleaseFederal workers are the latest victims in a national debate that requires all those who suffer from failed immigration policies to see the mutual misery. Such empathy can lead to a solution.
Apple鈥檚 stumble may be China鈥檚 gainThe tech giant鈥檚 data about the Chinese market shows why Beijing must embrace honesty and transparency in its statistics.
Where age is a state of mindCoverage of Nancy Pelosi鈥檚 election as House speaker was remarkable in not focusing on her age. Is this a sign of a shift against stereotypes on aging?
Why civic values are Taiwan鈥檚 best defenseIn a public debate, the leaders of China and Taiwan reveal what it takes to create a national identity rooted in shared ideals.
The impetus driving an anti-lynching billSenate passage of a bill defining lynching as a hate crime is long in coming. But if a new Congress in 2019 can finally address this brutal practice, it will at least highlight how moral progress is made.
Hold off the forecasts of doomDespite its 鈥榳orst of times鈥� feel, the world in 2018 made progress. And more should be expected in 2019.
New missiles and old treatiesRussia tested a potentially much more lethal nuclear missile yesterday. At the same time the US seems ready to abandon hard-won current arms control treaties.
Those tiny flying intrudersThe drones that buzzed London鈥檚 Gatwick airport earlier this month show that these little unmanned aircraft need more attention from authorities.
When Christmas bells ringLong ago an American found comfort and inspiration listening to them. They can still chime in hearts today.
Beneath the bowl game glamourThe holidays are festooned with televised college football. But the sport needs to care more for its players.
Facebook鈥檚 terrible, horrible yearThe social media giant has been the subject of congressional hearings and numerous investigations for its casual sharing of user data. Now it needs to do the hard work to reshape itself as an ethical entity.
Joining hands on migrationA US-Mexican agreement recognizes that solutions to the flow of migrants begin with improving conditions in Central America 鈥� and聽with working together on the problem.
Climate change action goes homeThe just-concluded COP24 conference in Poland took only a few modest steps forward. What each country does now will determine whether real progress can be made.聽
Navigating the giving season, with joyOne way to reverse a decline in volunteering and boost charity is to know better how to do both 鈥� and why.
What strips power from today鈥檚 emperorsChallenges to strong democratic leaders are common. In China, ruled by a 鈥榮upreme leader,鈥� a pastor has challenged personal rule by pointing to the real source of power.
An unlikely place for women to help end a tragic warA new cease-fire in Yemen鈥檚 war required women at the table. For a country with the largest gender gap, this is a breakthrough for the whole Middle East.
