All The Monitor's View
Africa eyes a new path to clean governanceThe continent鈥檚 leaders set 2018 as a year to tackle corruption. But a top-down approach may not work, as Nigeria is learning.
Humility as an asset in FranceA new leader claims he is helping the French learn how to fail in business, a necessary step for innovation and one that requires humility.
US response to China鈥檚 techno threats: Do what you do wellAs China moves to achieve technological dominance, the US must continue to value the very things that foster innovation.
The Vegas shooter and problem gamblingStephen Paddock鈥檚 motives in the Las Vegas massacre remain unclear but officials point to his extensive gambling as a possible factor. Can problem gamblers be better enticed to curb their behavior?
A global wish for honest leadersCan there be a #MeToo-style campaign against corruption? One region shows that a cross-border movement is possible.
Facebook鈥檚 about-face on news credibilityRather than rely on machines to pick items for its news feed, the media giant will now trust its users to select trustworthy media outlets. The move reflects a broader need to restore trust in news by relying on readers as truth seekers.
With forgiveness, a need for economic justiceIn Liberia and Colombia, civil conflict has been halted by programs that aid former rebels. South Africa has avoided civil war but it also needs to help those who don鈥檛 share in its wealth.
Reducing drunken-driving tragediesA new study suggests tougher laws will work and a new task force points to higher taxes that change behavior.
Coarse words and new thinkingThe use of foul language to describe immigrants from certain regions provides an opportunity to examine our own preconceptions 鈥� and to seek the facts.
Will Europe speak up for cooperation?President Trump is expected to make his case for 'America First' at this month鈥檚 World Economic Forum. French President Macron and German Chancellor Merkel could offer an opposing view that values working together over self-interest.
Tunisia鈥檚 revolution, Act 2Days of protests against austerity in the North African country serve as yet another model for the Arab world on how to tolerate dissent and define the common good in a spirit of equality.
A pang of conscience in MyanmarThe military鈥檚 admission of a mass atrocity perpetrated against the minority Rohingya may hint at a desire to end one of the world鈥檚 worst cases of human rights abuse.
Children on digital overloadBig investors in Apple have flagged the effects of excessive screen time on kids. Fresh solutions may lie in paying better attention to each child鈥檚 capabilities.
North Korea鈥檚 Olympic challengeIn accepting South Korea鈥檚 offer to join it at the Winter Olympics, the Kim regime may be buying into a common diplomatic technique of building up trust through sports as a way to avoid war.
Reading liberty in TehranMass protests in Iran hint at a sharp shift against rule by clerics and for democratic freedoms. Such a possibility may add to similar moves against theocracy and religious divides in the Middle East.聽
When families flee will the US open its arms?Refugees, a tiny portion of the immigrants who legally enter the US, are in special need of help. Why is the US accepting fewer of them?
Is 2018 the year to defeat 'fake news'?France and Germany are trying restrictive new laws to stamp out fake news and hate speech online. But helping students 鈥� and adults 鈥� sharpen their own reasoning ability may be a better solution.
When cold winds blow Americans give shelterThe Arctic cold spell that has gripped much of the United States has found many people taking extra care to help homeless people find food and shelter. That effort is needed year round.
Iran boils againA new round of protests reaffirms that Iran鈥檚 oppressive theocracy is ill-suited to serve the hopes of its people for a better life.聽
States make headway on opioid abuseIn New England overdose deaths appear to be dropping. And nationwide new state laws and programs are beginning to make a difference.
