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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.
Of democracy saviors and the peopleA critical Nov. 8 election in Myanmar will provide a lesson for the world: that hopes for democracy should not be tied to one person (Aung San Suu Kyi) but should be embedded in the people and their demands for basic rights.
California’s useful model in water thriftAs global talks heat up on a climate-change pact, models are needed on collective action to deal with environmental problems. California’s response to a record drought may be one.
Welcome the ‘gift economy’The sharing economy, driven by commercial platforms such as Uber, has also spurred new forms of charitable giving and free giveaways. A new mix of charity, consumption, and community defines its own economy.
How Canada can help save democracyThe Liberals under Justin Trudeau won the Oct. 19 election by promising inclusive, respectful politics. With many democracies engaging in fear-mongering campaigns, Canada could set a model for a return to deliberative governance.
Why one Arab nation acts as peacemakerThe way Algeria ended its violent civil war helps it act as a broker today in other conflicts, teaching that political solutions can quell terrorism.
Why the US will stay in an ‘endless war’For President Obama, supporting US interests in Afghanistan trumped keeping a campaign promise to leave.
Who killed the electric car? No one.Despite low gas prices, world automakers from Toyota to VW are moving ahead on nonpolluting vehicles.
The difficulty with dronesTargeted killings are already an ethical tangle. And “swarming,” laser, and “vampire” drones are on the way.
Outlook brightens for a new generation of women at workA worldwide poll finds challenges from wage inequality to harassment. But it sees changes, too.
