All The Monitor's View
Saudi Arabia sells an opening to the worldSelling shares in its giant oil company, Aramco, could force a repressive monarchy to be held accountable, not just by investors but by restless, freedom-seeking Saudi youths.
It takes a village to stop mass shootersA new federal focus aims at supporting citizens and communities to keep guns away from troubled individuals. Short of banning guns, local efforts may be the best prevention.
Plucking the hate out of Hong Kong protestsMonths of demonstrations have spiraled down to sheer hatred between protesters and police. The only way up is to listen to those who have conquered such hate.
Latin America's civic awakeningProtesters in Chile and Bolivia have thrown off their reputation for low political participation with mass protests that are bringing basic democratic reform.
The uniting politics of second-chance justiceOklahoma鈥檚 mass commutation reflects a bipartisan spirit of forgiveness that could find a place in American politics.
The motives behind two postwar protestsIn Iraq and Colombia, demonstrators expected more of a 鈥減eace dividend鈥� after the end to recent wars. They know peace is more than an absence of conflict.
The art of listening in Yemen's warA deal between two warring factions, a result of each side heeding the other鈥檚 interests, hints at a path toward peace in what is the world鈥檚 worst humanitarian disaster.
The epic struggle behind Iraq鈥檚 protestsDemonstrators are rejecting Iran鈥檚 influence and, along with it, cleric-based rule. The Middle East will be better off with their assertion of self-governance.
South Africa has a springbok in its stepA World Cup victory by its racially integrated national rugby team was not only inspiring, it set a tone of gratitude for the country鈥檚 progress on race and opportunity.
Sea level rising? Make some new landFor some seacoast cities new property reclaimed from the ocean could be more valuable than the cost of making it.
Celebrating the unlikely champsThe Washington Nationals managed to make winning in the face of almost certain defeat look routine. They entertained and sustained us.
Why we still drop a cardThe internet whisks images and texts around the globe nearly instantaneously. But after 150 years the common postcard still holds its own unique appeal.
Are job skills and an education the same thing?English majors may be in decline, but studying the humanities is still a worthwhile option.
Birds on a high wireTwo recent studies show North America鈥檚 birdlife in peril. But humans can still change the picture.
Rediscovering Mr. RogersWhat seemed like a simple, gentle children鈥檚 show has had an unexpected impact on society. It all began with the way he viewed his 鈥榥eighbors.鈥�
Sweet uses of adversity for African entrepreneursAfrica鈥檚 digital revolution may be lagging but its many obstacles are also a source for innovation.
The Balkans fuseThree nations in what was once Europe鈥檚 powder keg set plans to blend their economies, replicating the 鈥渃ommon home鈥� of the EU.
Canada鈥檚 breach over oil exportsMonday鈥檚 election may force Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to find a better balance between the oil-rich provinces and Canada鈥檚 leadership on climate change.
Lebanon awakes to fearmongeringDays of protests reveal a diverse nation shaking off corrupt politicians who divide by sects to stay in power.
Wanted: Ethical intelligence for artificial intelligenceFrom the Pentagon to the United Nations, leaders seek advice on AI鈥檚 potential to harm 鈥� or to serve.