All The Monitor's View
Where Muslims are a learning experienceith their strong diversity of faiths, college campuses are essential training grounds to teach tomorrow’s leaders about interfaith cooperation, including engagement with Muslims.
Argentina’s pivot from PeronismSunday’s election of a president with a reconciliatory style may upend the populist ruling style created by Juan and Eva Perón.
The other front against Islamic State: self-defeating fearPresident Obama pleads not to let fear of Islamic State or Syrian refugees play into IS hands. He’s right but must do more in this critical homefront against the purveyors of fear.
Honesty’s force in a global drive against corruptionAttempts to measure the effects of corruption on an economy are welcome. But as people in more countries demand accountable government, a focus should also be put on measuring levels of honesty – to uphold models.
Thanksgiving lessons for the Syrian refugee debateAfter the Paris attacks, Americans are divided on Obama’s plan to let in 10,000 Syrian refugees. The timing is good: Thanksgiving can shed light on how much the nation’s tradition of hospitality should influence this decision.
EU’s preemptive move on African migrationWhile debate rages in Europe over Syrian refugees, the EU starts to build consensus on immigration by offering aid to Africa to prevent migration. All the better to tackle root causes than symptoms.
After Paris, a global resolve to dispel Islamic State’s darknessThe Islamic State attacks in Paris bring sorrow and prayers, yet also a chance for sustained global unity in supplanting the false allure of a violent caliphate with hope for troubled Muslim youth and nations.
DraftKings vs. the joy of athleticsNew York’s crackdown on fantasy-sports gambling sites like DraftKings reflects a desire to retain the purity and joy of athletics. Too many nonsport interests, from betting to drugs, infringe on the virtues of sports.
Why the world’s most generous country may yet be democraticMyanmar was declared the most generous country just two days after an election moved it closer to democracy. A spirit of egalitarian giving lies behind its steady progress toward freedom.
Russia’s sports doping scandal: Why this one may be differentA report on Russia’s drug-fueled cheating in sports comes as the International Olympic Committee realizes it must put an emphasis on ‘clean athletes,’ not just trying to catch the minority of athletes who cheat.
A quiet revolution in Venezuela’s regimeA prosecutor who put away Venezuela’s most popular opposition figure has come clean on his role in the sham trial. His defection might turn a key election and be a model for those working in any authoritarian regime.
Romania’s turn at cleaning up governmentReflecting a global trend in anti-corruption protests, Romanians oust a prime minister, demonstrating an embrace of equality before the law.
China’s handshake with Taiwan: A dragon lies down with a lambA historic summit between the presidents of Taiwan and China may be Beijing’s recognition that the Taiwanese prefer civic principles like freedom over ethnic or cultural ties.
A Japan-South Korea healing momentAn unexpected summit on Monday suggests each country is ready to resolve issues about the past in order to deal with current challenges in Asia together.
Anchors for rule of law on the high seasTwo actions in October may push Beijing to accept universal rules in maritime law: a UN court’s decision favoring the Philippines’ claim to islets taken by China and the transit of a US warship near a reef built up by the Chinese.
Ryan expressed: the new US Speaker's healing wordsIn his inaugural speech as Speaker of the US House, Rep. Paul Ryan reminds legislators and all Americans what it takes to bring about ‘boundless ... good.’
In Turkey vote, a window on common identityA Nov. 1 election may confirm a trend seen in a June vote that Turkey may be joining those democracies finding unity on civic values. Will membership in the European Union follow?
An exemplary way to defeat Islamic StateThe war on Islamic State may not be won with military might or theological arguments but by providing role models for young Muslims seeking purpose and belonging. This would dry up the group’s recruitment stream.
Indonesia’s promised ‘mental revolution’ for honest governanceOne year into Joko Widodo’s presidency, his campaign hope for Indonesians to think differently about corruption needs help – from the people.
China’s reach for sage adviceAs the Communist Party launches its next five-year economic plan, it also seeks ancient Chinese virtues to restore morality in the party and society. In a new book, a leading ethicist explains what the party should do.
