All The Monitor's View
Why global health emergencies first need a dose of trustA new world body set up to track preparedness for pandemics finds a key missing piece is trust in basic institutions. One cure: more community engagement.
The 'cry' in El Salvador to clean houseA new president with an anti-corruption mandate starts to set up an international investigative body that might help curb violence and reduce emigration.
Patience as a tool of statecraftAt least one world leader, Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia, sees the virtue of asking for patience to solve such problems as ethnic violence.
Elections that shape identity, not just shift powerCivic unity keeps rising in two Arab democracies, Iraq and Tunisia, that only recently were riven by religious divides. Just look at Tunisia鈥檚 presidential election with 26 candidates.
Mood lift for climate actionA report from a prestigious group looks at ways that adaptation to global warming can counter hopelessness about slow progress in preventing warming.
A continental model for gender parityTwo of Europe鈥檚 most powerful executive bodies are slated to be run by women, a result of a more inclusive view of every person鈥檚 capabilities.
Why curbs on youth vaping can succeedThe latest U.S. campaign on teen use of e-cigarettes is an example of global efforts to safeguard the innocence of children.
The Afghan way to a deal with the TalibanPresident Trump鈥檚 scuttled talks with the militant group can now lead to a focus on an election that will further show the source of power in Afghanistan.
Africa rises for immigrant rightsIn a surprising grassroots unity, much of Africa decried the violence against immigrants in South Africa. This unity may reflect a continent finding shared values and purpose.
In Colombia, peacemakers rally to save a peace dealAfter a few former guerrillas declared a return to armed conflict, the response showed the depth of the desire to save a 2016 peace pact.
Hong Kong busts a myth of foreign 鈥榖lack hands鈥�Beijing鈥檚 claim that the West was behind the territory鈥檚 protests was shattered by Hong Kong鈥檚 leader, who now admits the people鈥檚 grievances.
A fully rooted peace in AfghanistanAn agreement 鈥渋n principle鈥� between the U.S. and Taliban must be only the first step toward building a viable peace among Afghans.
In Britain鈥檚 Brexit brawl, time for restraint, consentIn suspending Parliament, a prime minister plays hardball while Brexit鈥檚 opponents play for time after losing a referendum. Both need a change of course to save their democracy.
Philippines challenges China鈥檚 mischief on the seasLike the protesters in Hong Kong, the Philippines demands that Beijing obey the law in the South China Sea.
One reason not to be a cynic about the MideastAn unlikely group of nations has helped launch Sudan on a path toward democracy, breaking a prevalent pessimism about the Middle East and North Africa.
Dousing the political fire over the AmazonIn the feud between Brazil and France over the future of the Amazon, one solution lies in defining sovereignty down to those living in the rainforest.
The road back to trusted institutionsGatherings of global leaders, such as the G-7 or central bankers, show a desire to reverse declining trust in government and other institutions.
Encircling the interrupters with civilityCandidates who interrupt each other in debates may be on the losing end of citizen campaigns to restore civility in politics.
Natural motivators for plastic bansOne global leader in banning the use of plastic, Vanuatu, is also a leader in how to motivate people to adopt a new lifestyle.
Colombia鈥檚 compassion is vital to Venezuela鈥檚 futureThe country鈥檚 generosity to Venezuelan refugees needs to be matched by foreign donors. Such aid gives hope to Venezuelans to resist their brutal regime.