All The Monitor's View
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 ‘black hands’Beijing’s claim that the West was behind the territory’s protests was shattered by Hong Kong’s leader, who now admits the people’s grievances.
A fully rooted peace in AfghanistanAn agreement “in principle” between the U.S. and Taliban must be only the first step toward building a viable peace among Afghans.
In Britain’s Brexit brawl, time for restraint, consentIn suspending Parliament, a prime minister plays hardball while Brexit’s opponents play for time after losing a referendum. Both need a change of course to save their democracy.
Philippines challenges China’s 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’s compassion is vital to Venezuela’s futureThe country’s generosity to Venezuelan refugees needs to be matched by foreign donors. Such aid gives hope to Venezuelans to resist their brutal regime.
Sunshine on a shakedown cultureTo break its culture of corruption, the former Soviet state has put a light of transparency on private companies and corrupt low-level officials. One result: a welcome spurt in economic growth.
Why corporations redefine progressThe influential Business Roundtable’s new purpose for corporations reflects the global search for less-material definitions of progress. The search itself is progress.
Saving the academic integrity of student-athletesNCAA’s attempts to prevent academic fraud and safeguard amateur sports are not working. Time to consider fresh ideas.
Hong Kong’s countermessage to ethnic patriotismThe long and popular protests have helped forge a civic identity in contrast to Beijing’s imposed ‘dream’ of cultural unity around a racial stereotype of Chinese subservience.
In presidential race, sharp elbows or big hugs?Biden and Booker speak of kindness in politics but have pivoted from it. Yet love can be a winning strategy.
Why the sudden challenge to autocracies?Pro-democracy protests from Hong Kong to Moscow may indicate a reversal in the decline of liberties and rights.
A seed for society’s safety: Gun buybacksNew Zealand’s program to buy guns after a March massacre may be a lesson for the U.S. in how to conduct a dialogue with gun owners.
For frictions in global commerce, the world tries a new greaseDozens of countries signed a treaty this week that will boost the use of neutral mediators in disputes between companies. At a time of high global tensions, this harmony-inducing approach is a welcome alternative.
