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The Monitor's ViewLawful checks on cocaine traffickersPresident Donald Trump鈥檚 military campaign on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean comes as one nation in the region, the Dominican Republic, succeeds in an alternative approach.
The Monitor's ViewWhat Mexicans demand 鈥� and deserveThousands of citizens of all ages and classes have been demonstrating across Mexico for an end to corruption and cartel violence.聽They yearn for consistent actions that clean up democratic institutions.聽
The Monitor's ViewThe persuasive power of China鈥檚 consumersAs the Chinese economy faces a downward spiral in prices, leaders try to convince consumers to spend, shifting power from the ruling party to citizens.
The Monitor's ViewThe Golden Rule and a life of meaningWarren Buffett鈥檚 final Thanksgiving note as CEO highlights the 鈥減riceless鈥� values and 鈥済reatness鈥� that carry Americans through rough聽 times and smooth.
The Monitor's ViewAn Arab democracy? Yes, say Iraqis.The seventh parliamentary election since the 2003 U.S. invasion might not bring clean and efficient governance. Yet young Iraqis with strong civic identity know democracy helps ensure peace.
The Monitor's ViewCool heads douse a hot shutdown聽A few senators like New Hampshire鈥檚 Jeanne Shaheen revive the art of listening and reason to find a compromise on ending a freeze on federal spending.
The Monitor's ViewEgypt鈥檚 gift to the world 鈥� and itselfA spectacular new museum near the pyramids showcases priceless artifacts and an ancient civilization. It's also enabling Egyptians to reclaim and connect with their own history and culture of grand ideas.
The Monitor's ViewRestoring shared gain in world tradeA White House summit with Central Asian leaders might mark a step back from a year of mercantile practices led by the U.S. and China.
The Monitor's ViewWhere to now, after Tuesday鈥檚 elections?Voters chose a 鈥渟ocialist鈥� as well as centrists, hinting at Americans鈥� varied preferences and concerns. Pulling together and promoting a big-tent approach to politics can help narrow partisan divides.
The Monitor's ViewTrump鈥檚 peace tactics in SudanAs more nations protest civilian massacres in Africa鈥檚 third-largest nation, a US-led drive for a humanitarian truce takes shape, upholding a norm of protecting the innocent during wars.
The Monitor's ViewFaith, not Trump's guns, can fix Nigerian violenceThe U.S. president, claiming widespread persecution of 海角大神s in Africa鈥檚 most-populous country, seeks a military solution. Yet even as West Africa generally confronts Islamic extremism, nations like Nigeria are finding an answer in religious interaction and respect.聽
The Monitor's ViewGrace of giving in SNAP鈥檚 crisisAny delay or pause in federal food assistance is a time for generosity, says one food bank director. And Americans are stepping up to help their neighbors in need.
The Monitor's ViewAI and youth鈥檚 search for connectionGovernment and firms are debating how best to safeguard children from explicit or harmful chatbot 鈥渃ompanions.鈥� More and better human relationships also play a key role.
The Monitor's ViewClean sports vs. dirty gamblingA scandal in pro basketball, along with shifts against legalized sports betting, put more focus on raising the dignity of athletes and their ability to resist gambling鈥檚 temptations.
The Monitor's ViewHow Africa gains from transparencyThe continent is experiencing economic growth and improving financial governance and trustworthiness. Freer, fairer elections can support this trajectory.聽
The Monitor's ViewPatience pays off in ArgentinaVoters continue to back the massive economic reforms of President Javier Milei, relying on the shock absorbers of prudence, restraint, and patience.
The Monitor's ViewTwo women鈥檚 indelible impact on the USAlabama unveils statues honoring Rosa Parks and Helen Keller. With dignity, determination, and faith, both women uplifted American society and reinforced its values.
The Monitor's ViewTrump鈥檚 peaceful way to end the war in UkraineAs more Russians turn against the war, the United States and its allies ramp up oil sanctions that hit the Kremlin war machine, as well as gas prices at the pump in Russia.
The Voting Rights Act hangs in the balance. Remember those who lost their lives for it.The context of why civil rights activists like Medgar Evers and Maceo Snipes were murdered has been lost in the current conversation about the Voting Rights Act at the Supreme Court.
The Monitor's ViewDepolarizing America, the local wayWith the nation's capital in a stalemate, experiments in cooperating on local concerns are building social trust that can help bridge political rifts.
