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Ukraine’s fronts are not only in the warA corruption scandal is testing hopes for the rule of law, and American pressure to concede land is challenging national sovereignty. Ukrainians might yet again rise in unified purpose and strength.
Generosity as a climate-action driverAmid the latest global climate conference comes news of a record rise in private giving to help the world’s most vulnerable people adapt to climate extremes.
Lessons in multilateral mediationQuiet diplomacy by Saudi Arabia and other Gulf States helped achieve U.N. approval for the Gaza peace plan. Their culturally rooted approaches demonstrate the power of nonadversarial, respectful dialogue and consensus-building.
Lawful checks on cocaine traffickersPresident Donald Trump’s military campaign on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean comes as one nation in the region, the Dominican Republic, succeeds in an alternative approach.
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What Mexicans demand – and deserveThousands of citizens of all ages and classes have been demonstrating across Mexico for an end to corruption and cartel violence. They yearn for consistent actions that clean up democratic institutions.
The persuasive power of China’s consumersAs the Chinese economy faces a downward spiral in prices, leaders try to convince consumers to spend, shifting power from the ruling party to citizens.
The Golden Rule and a life of meaningWarren Buffett’s final Thanksgiving note as CEO highlights the “priceless” values and “greatness” that carry Americans through rough times and smooth.
An Arab democracy? Yes, say Iraqis.The seventh parliamentary election since the 2003 U.S. invasion might not bring clean and efficient governance. Yet young Iraqis with strong civic identity know democracy helps ensure peace.
Cool heads douse a hot shutdownA few senators like New Hampshire’s Jeanne Shaheen revive the art of listening and reason to find a compromise on ending a freeze on federal spending.
Egypt’s gift to the world – and itselfA spectacular new museum near the pyramids showcases priceless artifacts and an ancient civilization. It's also enabling Egyptians to reclaim and connect with their own history and culture of grand ideas.
Restoring shared gain in world tradeA White House summit with Central Asian leaders might mark a step back from a year of mercantile practices led by the U.S. and China.
Where to now, after Tuesday’s elections?Voters chose a “socialist” as well as centrists, hinting at Americans’ varied preferences and concerns. Pulling together and promoting a big-tent approach to politics can help narrow partisan divides.
Trump’s peace tactics in SudanAs more nations protest civilian massacres in Africa’s third-largest nation, a US-led drive for a humanitarian truce takes shape, upholding a norm of protecting the innocent during wars.
Faith, not Trump's guns, can fix Nigerian violenceThe U.S. president, claiming widespread persecution of Christians in Africa’s most-populous country, seeks a military solution. Yet even as West Africa generally confronts Islamic extremism, nations like Nigeria are finding an answer in religious interaction and respect.
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