All The Monitor's View
Britain's stroke against luckA government review of betting laws is aiming at reducing problem gambling, a move that might also reduce a widespread belief in luck and put a focus instead on talent, skill, and discipline.
A Bidenesque aisle-crossing in CongressAs lawmakers near a consensus on a coronavirus aid package, they also reinforce the president-elect鈥檚 promise to bind 鈥渢he wounds of division.鈥�
For Biden, a path out of Iran-US resentmentsBoth countries must address feelings of humiliation over past actions. A window of opportunity opens next year to do just that.聽
The pandemic鈥檚 crisis of doubt about progressThe huge setback for humanity need not lead to a bleakness about the future. One lesson lies in the last crisis that was fully global.
Work-from-home fathers rethink parentingCouples who have school-age children and can work from home are resetting traditional parenting roles. After the pandemic, old notions of fatherhood may not hold anymore.
War might not fix Ethiopia鈥檚 ethnic puzzleArmed victory by the national government over a belligerent minority will only put off the need for a new social contract.
Vivan los artistas de CubaA protest by independent artists and writers may have forced the regime to recognize the need for some freedom to sustain Cuba鈥檚 rich culture.
The generous sauce that lifts this year's ThanksgivingNational traumas have left many Americans despondent yet also grateful enough to be generous toward others. They are both counting and sharing their blessings.
Finding one鈥檚 way in a late autumn walkPeople hunkering down for the winter can find well-being in a good stroll that opens one's vistas.
Why Biden gives Trump some spaceThe president-elect as well as many Republican leaders rely on qualities like truth and patience to ease Mr. Trump out of office and persuade his supporters to accept the election result.
A focal point for Biden鈥檚 democracy summitFor his plan to convene聽the world鈥檚 democracies next year, the new president can give a platform to the independent judges in Hong Kong fighting off China鈥檚 dictatorial hand.
America鈥檚 new pastime: Police reformVoters approved all police reform measures on the Nov. 3 ballot. Those initiatives and other reforms show a nation coming together for a just and compassionate society.
Iraq, Saudi Arabia span a religious divideThe two reflect Islam鈥檚 big split but in opening their border, they show a new tolerance.
Why countries still prefer open tradeThe flow of new ideas across borders contributes to economic progress more than ever. That fact drives many of the latest trade deals despite the pandemic and anti-globalization.
Peru鈥檚 cry for honest governanceThe ouster of two presidents reflects a society yearning for equality under the law.
Ethiopia鈥檚 road to war needs an offrampArmed conflict with the Tigray minority could end if a drive for democratic unity were more inclusive.
Who can bridge the US divide?As the president鈥檚 assertions of voting fraud fail in the courts, the US must look to its past and other nations on how credible associates can appeal to him to concede.
Russia鈥檚 peaceful hand against aggressionIts role in ending Azerbaijan鈥檚 war against Armenia may hint at a new respect for the sovereignty of national borders.
Biden鈥檚 best advice to AmericansHis first post-election speech centered on the best advice ever given to him: Demonizing others is not a strategy for good results.
A liberating way to end Libya鈥檚 long warOutside mediators are trying a novel tactic: Those who waged war in Libya must promise not to run it when peace prevails.聽