A New Year’s resolution for progress: Focus on what works

AS WE close out the past year and look ahead to 2025, the holiday season is a time when we reflect on what we’ve achieved and how we can make next year better – achieve our personal goals, give back to our communities and contribute to the betterment of the world.

When we give, there’s no shortage of noble causes, from alleviating poverty and improving education to protecting the environment and advancing healthcare. We should, in theory, all align around shared aspirations to make 2025 a year of progress for all.

But the hard truth is that global cooperation has struggled mightily over the past decade.