All The Monitor's View
Democracy鈥檚 tail winds in LebanonSetbacks for Hezbollah open a door for the aspirations of young Lebanese to be governed by nonsectarian, elected leaders.
Equality as 鈥榖irthright鈥� in MyanmarMilitary rule is eroding in the Southeast Asian state because pro-democracy women have claimed equality for themselves.
Mercy鈥檚 role against human smugglingWhen a criminal transporter of migrants confesses and asks for forgiveness, it opens a new solution for global migration.
Avoiding war by truth-tellingThe Philippines arms itself against China鈥檚 aggression by exposing violent incidents at sea by Chinese vessels.
Signs of a 鈥楽outh Asian Spring鈥�Sri Lanka鈥檚 election fits a pattern in the region as more voters expect honesty in leaders and equality in their rule.
A Chinese answer to anti-foreigner hateThe killing of a Japanese boy in China evokes strong reaction to Beijing鈥檚 use of anti-Japan propaganda as a tool of control.
Pro athletes as star exemplarsFans see high character as much as sports prowess in sports greats like Caitlin Clark and Shohei Ohtani
Humble pivots to a political centerIn three democracies, opponents are trying to forge alliances. In one, civility and respect are winning.
Reviving the spirit of givingA major report looks at causes for the drop in charitable giving. One remedy: Look at all ways of giving, especially those driven by spiritual thinking.
Venezuela鈥檚 future hangs on factsTelling the truth about an election鈥檚 results may be the opposition鈥檚 best strategy against the regime.
Ukraine鈥檚 high ground in RussiaBy welcoming scrutiny of its military incursion into Russia, Ukraine abides by rules of war and wins over world opinion.
The new kids in the huddleGirls are flocking to a variation of American football 鈥� 鈥渇lag,鈥� as it is called 鈥� that elevates agility and teamwork. This more inclusive version does away with the physical contact of the traditional game.
Cherishing 鈥榗limate volunteers鈥�After floods in Bangladesh 鈥� and just after a democratic renewal 鈥� a mass of volunteers sets a model for citizen participation in responding to extreme weather.
Honesty as income in ArgentinaAn amnesty for tax cheats is part of a broad attack on corruption and an attempt to build a culture of integrity.
Where civil debates yield civic resultsWhile presidential debates may suggest otherwise, many state legislatures are most聽productive when rival lawmakers treat each other as moral equals.
Afghan women sing freedomThe Taliban鈥檚 harsh laws that even command women not to sing at home have led many women to sing on social media 鈥� with a melody of equality and dignity.
Why China鈥檚 rock music is here to stayA new textbook warns that rock 鈥榥 roll is a security threat. Yet China鈥檚 vibrant rock scene is mainly a source of creative freedom.
One way to foil school shootingsMore educators find teaching empathy can enable students to help prevent gun violence rather than be caught in the crossfire.
Lifting Lebanon with one arrestThe apprehension of a former central bank chief raises expectations for integrity and rule of law in a nation demanding accountability.
Poland鈥檚 moment of conscienceA prime minister asks his officials to admit their failings and rebuild trust. After all, he鈥檚 demanding that of opponents from the previous government.
