All The Monitor's View
New cornerstones of Balkan peaceSerbia and Kosovo make empathy for the families of those missing from conflict the basis for renewed ties.
Thanks versus tanks in Sudan鈥檚 warAs with Ukraine鈥檚 exodus of war refugees, the Sudanese fleeing a civil conflict find a welcome in neighboring states, a compassion that has earned global gratitude.
A May Day of mental liberation in CubaThe cancellation of the Communist Party鈥檚 traditional May Day celebration only highlights popular aspirations for democratic renewal.
China鈥檚 wave of temple visitorsA surge of interest in traditional faiths offers an alternate vision to an imposed set of 鈥渃ivilizational鈥� values by the ruling party.
What binds Colombian gangs to peaceA renewed truce between rival gangs rests on a compassion for 鈥� and from 鈥� those seeking a way out of violence.
Fresh forms of dissent in RussiaThe Kremlin鈥檚 suppression of rights activists opposed to the war has led many to find new ways to make demands for peace and freedom.
An earthquake unearths Turkey鈥檚 democratic rootsThe February temblor pushes residents to renew their civic engagement in order to rebuild, challenging an autocrat鈥檚 rule.
Ukraine鈥檚 drive to put Putin on trialThe principle of territorial integrity would be affirmed if Ukraine wins U.N. support for a special court to deal with Russia鈥檚 invasion 鈥� a 鈥渨ar of aggression.鈥�
Reefs and rangelands of renewalSuperblooms and deep-water discoveries promote new bonds of appreciation as humanity confronts climate change.
Freeing the truth for freedom of the seasAs Ukraine did with Russia鈥檚 invasion, the Philippines now exposes China鈥檚 hostile actions in the legal domain of Philippine waters and islands.
Renters and landlords as partners?Pandemic-era bans on evictions have evoked a healthy rethink on ways to curb adversity and costs of evicting tenants.
The inner life of IraniansThe regime tries new ways to force women to cover their heads, even as it misses how many Iranians have turned away from Muslim practices to seek alternative sources of meaning.
Despite Sudan fighting, a society reshapes itselfAs military factions battle in the streets for power, pro-democracy groups still work behind the scenes.
The worst of war violence versus the best of humanityRussia鈥檚 reaction to videos that seem to show its forces beheading Ukrainian soldiers hints at recognition of humanitarian law.
Preempting gun violence in schoolsSchools that invest strongly in caring for students have less violence, a study finds. Can cities do the same for citizens?
A key lubricant in Mideast talksIn talks on one of the region鈥檚 worst conflicts 鈥� Yemen 鈥� Oman has brought calm mediation based on seeing the best in participants.
Choices in forgiving debtsModernizing financial institutions like the World Bank starts with setting individual dignity and shared prosperity above national interests.
Nimble US support of democratic bright spotsPresident Joe Biden鈥檚 policy of quickly aiding a country emerging from autocracy may meet its test after Thailand鈥檚 May election.
Curbing gun violence by 鈥榰ncornering鈥� gangsA new plan by the city of Syracuse pinpoints gang leaders as agents of change, not targets for crackdowns.
Reflecting back Ramadan鈥檚 serenityViolent clashes in Jerusalem during Ramadan may mark Islam鈥檚 yearly holiday. Yet around the world, many non-Muslims are honoring the holy celebration.
