All The Monitor's View
Opportunity knocks in Central AsiaRussia鈥檚 woes and other geopolitical shifts have allowed the heartland of Eurasia to build on the freedom from big-power intervention.
West Africa鈥檚 model of ballots over bulletsSenegal鈥檚 peaceful democratic change sets a model for governing with humility and trust in a region beset by military coups and violence.
Lifting a stigma in ChinaBadly in need of skilled labor, China is boosting vocational training, starting with a novel way to end prejudice against such a career path.
A House vote that breaks the narrativeThe bipartisan passage of aid for allies and other legislation may mark a shift toward leadership forged by reason instead of political passion.
Holy days during unholy warsInside Israel, both religious Muslims and Jews celebrate major religious holidays in ways that may bend the war in Gaza toward peace.
The joy in Mexico鈥檚 electionDespite persistent violence, voters seek a freedom from fear by embracing two presidential candidates marking a historic change.
Replenishing UkraineFrom money to arms to recruits, Ukraine鈥檚 leader tries to keep building up his country鈥檚 protections. Yet he also focuses on the arts and culture. Why?
Listening while on the stumpAs nearly half of humanity holds elections this year, voters seek to be heard in order to place their trust in democracy.
Why many in Iran root for IsraelA history of Iranians shaping an inclusive national identity may explain support for the Jewish state.
Hidden restraints on a Mideast firestormIran鈥檚 threat of retaliation against Israel might be limited by the region鈥檚 trends toward peace.
Europe鈥檚 model on migrationIn Europe and the U.S., illegal migration is a top concern. Yet new reforms by the European Union show how to balance competing views based on democratic values.
How resilient care can temper a warA yearlong war in Sudan could end by military victory or negotiation. Yet pro-democracy activists are attempting a sort of peacebuilding based on compassion.
A welcome for German leadershipIn its first permanent stationing of combat troops outside of its borders, Germany shows it will stand for NATO鈥檚 values as well as defend countries most vulnerable to Russia.
The roots of forest preservationTwo countries in the Amazon basin have slowed deforestation through community peacemaking.聽
What an eclipse brings to lightMonday鈥檚 solar eclipse will be a giant mingling of diverse strangers across America. The shared experience will reflect the shared values often eclipsed in the nation鈥檚 politics.
Israel confronts its religious identityThe country鈥檚 debate over lifting an exemption to military service for ultra-Orthodox students of the Torah prompts a deeper reflection on the effect of prayer during war.
In global trouble spots, the force of faithGovernments have noted the healing role of religious figures in mediating between gangs and in violent conflicts.
Seeds of honest governance in AfricaAs young Africans expect more of their rulers, they find hope in a maturing of opposition parties that operate with transparency and rule of law.
How 鈥榬adical love鈥� won in TurkeyThe main opposition parties won big in municipal elections by embracing the supporters of an authoritarian ruler and not echoing the rhetoric of hate.
Beyonc茅 takes country to high placesHer new album not only crosses music genres, but also is part of a renaissance of Black storytelling in the arts that touches on the universal.
