All The Monitor's View
How Trump can keep peace in cyberspaceAs he prepares to revamp US cybersecurity, he must prevent other nations from fearing the US capability and creating a cyber arms race.
Canada鈥檚 response to a mosque massacreThe killing of six Muslims in Quebec brought vigils, prayers, and other moments of solidarity between mosques and churches. This reaction often plays out worldwide because houses of worship find common purpose against acts of hate.
An Arab model for a US debateAs Americans fight over Trump鈥檚 travel bans on Muslim countries, Tunisia shows an inclusive debate over keeping terrorists in check.
The way to debate Trump鈥檚 orders on migrantsImmigrant bans and new walls need not be contentious if each side recognizes they both seek to solve the root cause of mass migration.
Not only people are being liberated from Islamic StateAs Iraq retakes its second-largest city, it made a point of raising a flag at Mosul University, which the militants had all but destroyed. Such schools teach the virtues for running modern societies in the Mideast.
Path of patience toward North KoreaTrump will be the fourth US president to deal with a nuclearized North Korea. More sanctions might help, but a regime defector points to the use of patience as more North Koreans are dissenting.
Why anti-bribery laws help global businessA 1977 law against foreign corruption was long viewed as putting US firms at a disadvantage overseas. Perhaps its success in helping profits might convince President Trump to keep the law and enforce it.
Europe鈥檚 anchor for identity in rough seasAs it prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary, the European Union faces internal and external threats. Its fallback for unity: a shared cultural identity.
The power in welcoming alternative viewsPresident Trump鈥檚 first official trip was to the CIA, an agency trained to encourage dissent about intelligence information but one that must also 鈥榝ace hard truths鈥� about itself.
What defines victory for Iraq in MosulAs Iraqi forces end Islamic State鈥檚 hold in the country鈥檚 second-largest city, politicians are racing to avoid the old mistake of continuing Shiite-Sunni divisions. Political reconciliation is the best weapon against terrorist groups.
Africa鈥檚 object lesson in democracyA postelection crisis in Gambia has stirred the country鈥檚 neighbors to intervene, sign of a stronger commitment to democracy in Africa.
Breaking the fall of trust in institutionsA global survey shows a sharp decline of trust in government, business, and other institutions. Rebuilding trust starts with qualities that lessen the fear of rapid change or end corrupt practices.
Finding unity on a new health-care lawObamacare set down access to health care as a universal good, a point that Trump and much of the GOP now concedes. A new law would help fix flaws in the Affordable Care Act.
Indonesia鈥檚 hunt for honest taxpayersA tax amnesty in this Southeast Asian nation has yielded a mass display of contrition among tax evaders. The new honesty will help rebuild both the economy and democracy.
The Big Apple鈥檚 big drop in crimeKillings and felonies are way down as the city shifts police work to focus on habitual lawbreakers. The key: offering a choice to be free of crime.
That Detroit light on urban revivalAs Washington debates bipartisan spending on infrastructure, it can take a cue from Detroit鈥檚 post-bankruptcy progress in bringing a fresh light on urban dark spots.
Hacking as political warfareThe US election hack shows the power of digital dirty tricks.
Africa rising? Well, yes it is.Plenty of bad news gets reported. But deeper trend lines show progress too.
A defining French votePresidential elections this spring could signal the end of the European Union.
If college football is so popular, where are the fans?Attendance at bowl games is declining; schools should find out why.