海角大神

All The Monitor's View

Thanks for all proofs of goodness
Even in bleak circumstances, now and centuries ago, virtue and hope shine through. Gratitude for national and civic structures and individual examples of compassion and faith buoy us all.
Extracting minerals in Africa 鈥� for Africa
A summit of European and African leaders sets a new ethical tone in terms of leaving Africa far better after extracting 鈥済reen minerals鈥� for the world鈥檚 tech industries.
Ukraine鈥檚 fronts are not only in the war
A corruption scandal is testing hopes for the rule of law, and American pressure to concede land is challenging national sovereignty. Ukrainians might yet again rise in unified purpose and strength.
Generosity as a climate-action driver
Amid the latest global climate conference comes news of a record rise in private giving to help the world鈥檚 most vulnerable people adapt to climate extremes.
Lessons in multilateral mediation
Quiet diplomacy by Saudi Arabia and other Gulf States helped achieve U.N. approval for the Gaza peace plan. Their culturally rooted approaches demonstrate the power of nonadversarial, respectful dialogue and consensus-building.
Lawful checks on cocaine traffickers
President 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.
What Mexicans demand 鈥� and deserve
Thousands 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 persuasive power of China鈥檚 consumers
As 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 Golden Rule and a life of meaning
Warren 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.
An 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.
Cool 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.
Egypt鈥檚 gift to the world 鈥� and itself
A 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.
Restoring shared gain in world trade
A 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.
Where 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.
Trump鈥檚 peace tactics in Sudan
As 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.
Faith, not Trump's guns, can fix Nigerian violence
The 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
Grace of giving in SNAP鈥檚 crisis
Any 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.
AI and youth鈥檚 search for connection
Government 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.
Clean sports vs. dirty gambling
A 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.
How Africa gains from transparency
The continent is experiencing economic growth and improving financial governance and trustworthiness. Freer, fairer elections can support this trajectory.聽

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