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The Monitor's ViewFor U.S. voters, a test about a president's ageThe next president, no matter who wins the election, will be the oldest ever. That puts a spotlight on changing views of aging and how much voters accept old ideas about limitations.
The Monitor's ViewBalm of gratitude eases the virus crisisOfficials from Beijing to Washington are thanking those battling the coronavirus. The appreciation helps allay fear and form bonds across borders.
The Monitor's ViewA corporate role in ending epidemicsA promise of no layoffs by many firms during the virus crisis should help reduce at least one fear.
The Monitor's ViewFor climate action, lessons from the virus crisisThe pace and intensity of the global response to the coronavirus should inspire better cooperation on global warming.
The Monitor's ViewIsrael鈥檚 Arabs stand up for equalityTheir high voter turnout in an election, winning them a record number of seats in parliament, reveals a new yearning for equality as a minority.
The Monitor's ViewIn Central Europe, a stereotype of corruption breaksAn election win for an anti-corruption party in Slovakia signifies a popular shift toward making honesty and merit the rule in governance.
The Monitor's ViewTurkey鈥檚 threat of a refugee exodusStuck in a standoff with Russia, Turkey tried to manipulate help from Europe with a flow of migrants. This exploitation of innocent people ran into a global norm.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Afghan women must negotiate with the TalibanFor a peace deal to stick in Afghanistan, women must be at the table, ensuring their rights are protected.
The Monitor's ViewBillions of good deeds to defeat an epidemicFrom pay cuts in Singapore to school closures in Japan, people are sacrificing for the safety of others. Such selflessness is a curative in itself.
The Monitor's ViewMexican women try the power of silenceIn quiet protest of gender violence, many women plan a one-day retreat from public life March 9. Their temporary absence might bring permanent change.
The Monitor's ViewThe origins of world order 鈥� on the streets of BeirutWith Lebanon on the brink of financial default, its protesters are demanding a new order in governance, one that global bodies can鈥檛 ignore.
The Monitor's ViewGermany鈥檚 response to a racist rampageIn marches and in acts that embrace immigrants, Germans are countering a rise in right-wing racism.
The Monitor's ViewAntidote to coronavirus fears: Trust in leadersThe global outbreak puts a useful spotlight on governments that have built up credibility, transparency, and other traits of trustworthy leadership.
The Monitor's ViewAfrica鈥檚 quiet moves to 鈥榮ilence the guns鈥�Goals for peace set by the continent鈥檚 leaders may have found success in war-torn South Sudan with a new unity government.
The Monitor's ViewCharity in China during a health crisisThe coronavirus outbreak has led to massive private donations, filling a vacuum of leadership 鈥� and a vacuum of distrust in the ruling Communist Party.
The Monitor's ViewSharing the Nile beats war over itEgypt and Ethiopia appear near an agreement that would avoid conflict over a new dam鈥檚 effects downstream. Mediation and listening skills have helped.
The Monitor's ViewAfghan triumphs drive Afghan truceA tentative agreement sets an initial trust-building goal of a seven-day 鈥渞eduction in violence鈥� between the Taliban and the U.S. Then difficult talks begin, supported by the Afghan people鈥檚 embrace of their democratic progress.
The Monitor's ViewYelling 鈥榝oul鈥� on legal sports bettingBoth athletes and elected leaders deserve medals for recognizing the problems of online sports gambling.
The Monitor's ViewJustice for Darfur, healing for SudanSudan鈥檚 move to submit an ousted dictator to international justice would also help reconcile a nation torn by mass atrocities.
The Monitor's ViewPolitics of hate loses a key vote in IndiaVoters in the nation鈥檚 capital sent a message to the ruling party that anti-Muslim policies go against India鈥檚 secular tradition.
