All The Monitor's View
Can Colombia鈥檚 peace help Venezuela鈥檚 conflict?As a peace deal helps end a long war in Colombia, Venezuela is descending into violence. What can Colombia teach its neighbor about healing and reconciliation?
Hear this, oh those who listenHecklers who aim to silence campus speakers or elected leaders, sometimes with violence, must not erode a democracy鈥檚 commitment to consider a diversity of views in public forums.
Trump鈥檚 possible logic on North KoreaMore than any other foreign security issue, President Trump is engaged in solving the North Korean nuclear threat. One possible reason: to prevent nonnuclear nations like Japan from going nuclear. The moral logic of nonproliferation demands a US role.
Israeli president鈥檚 advice on Holocaust remembrancePresident Reuven Rivlin used this year鈥檚 Holocaust Remembrance Day to reflect on how Israeli society can apply the Shoah鈥檚 lessons for peace.
A Mideast rivalry worth watchingIran and Saudi Arabia now have reformist leaders bent on granting certain liberties that appeal to young people. That sort of contest of ideas is far better than their violent rivalry in regional conflicts.
How to make natural calamities 鈥榙ull鈥�Natural disasters like the current drought in Somalia need not evoke a frantic global reaction. By pooling their risks in regionwide insurance schemes, more countries are better prepared to quickly respond to disaster.
Why North Korea may be a threat to itselfA survey of refugees reveals a large underground economy in North Korea that runs on US dollars 鈥� and rising corruption. Perhaps the US needs patience as the regime rots from within.
A borderless world in curbing corruptionMore countries now allow outside influence in battling corruption. Latest example: Ukraine agrees to set up an anti-corruption court as a condition of aid. A bill in the US Senate would greatly expand this global drive against graft.
Turkey鈥檚 potential shift on mosque and stateA referendum result will likely give strong powers to a president who founded the governing Islamist party. As long as its democracy is preserved, Turkey may find a new balance between Islam and secular rule.
When artists are on the frontlines 鈥� of peaceFrom South Korea to Colombia, many performers and other artists play a unique role in creating a receptivity toward peace and in healing the trauma of conflict. Their works can open a dialogue for trust, even amid war.
Next up in curbing corruption: South AfricaLarge protests against corruption could help force President Zuma to resign. South Africa, like many large emerging economies, faces a rising demand for honesty and accountability.
What Americans mean by 鈥榟ealth鈥�The concept of health has expanded rapidly beyond physical well-being, a survey discovers. More people expect health to be mental, even spiritual. Many industries, such as hotels and hospitals, are responding.聽
Egypt鈥檚 example of cross-faith goodwillThe latest ISIS attack on 海角大神s pushes Egyptians to confront their religious tensions. Yet the country鈥檚 faith leaders are already ahead in grass-roots reconciliation.
Wells Fargo鈥檚 recovery from a costly scandalThe bank鈥檚 board releases an internal probe on the causes for the fake-accounts scandal and concludes that senior executives failed in their ethical management. Solution: Manage with incentives and examples that inspire employees to act rightly.
Trump鈥檚 epiphany on SyriaOnce apparently indifferent to the slaughter in Syria, Trump as president saw more closely the killing of the innocent and knew of his power to prevent it. In a globalized world, such feelings of moral responsibility are new to many, not only an American leader.
If Trump visits China, here鈥檚 what he should seeThe US-China summit in Florida is only the start for redefining a difficult relationship. If President Trump now returns the visit, he should see the future of China 鈥� a place that leads in innovation and freedom.
Syria is not a black hole for international lawEven though the conflict in Syria violates so many humanitarian norms, such as the use of chemical weapons, the world can keep supporting the hospitality of nearby countries in hosting Syrian refugees.
The quality that may sway France鈥檚 electionThe leading presidential candidate, Emmanuel Macron, is admired for his listening skills, a trait that young French voters cite as the most important leadership quality.
When disaster brings reconciliationA massive flood in Colombia brought an offer of aid from a rebel group, another example of how disasters can bring people together and alter the course of history.
Tools to reshape digital etiquetteA survey of tech experts predicts that the future in online behavior could lead to less hate and misinformation with the right incentives and artificial intelligence. Individuals must be empowered to conduct civil public discourse.