All The Monitor's View
Worship by other meansA decline of faithful attendance in Western churches does not mean less practice of 海角大神 qualities of thought.
Saving biodiversity with a note of harmonyA global conference next week will take up a plan to preserve a third of the planet for nature.聽 Will nature鈥檚 intrinsic harmony be reflected at the gathering?
A new laboratory for merciful justiceAs the U.K. debates transitional justice in Northern Ireland, South Africa shows the patient and difficult work of reconciliation.
How Taiwan differs from China after pandemic misstepsMistakes during Covid-19 brought election losses for Taiwan鈥檚 ruling party. The party leader accepted the people鈥檚 judgment with humility.
Tender touch for Africa's troublesA peace accord in Ethiopia reflects a trend toward governance that puts a greater good above narrow political ambition.
Of homelands lost and home foundThrough hospitality and gratitude 鈥� the cornerstones of America鈥檚 Thanksgiving tradition 鈥� the world鈥檚 expanding mass of migrants and their hosts are finding a shared identity.
Gratitude aplenty for Spain鈥檚 reconciliationA new law to help find the remains of anti-fascist fighters in the civil war pays as much tribute as remembering those who restored democracy after Franco.
What bubbles below the Gulf's oil giantsThe World Cup provides a glimpse into the Gulf Arab states and their leaders鈥� race to stay ahead of restless youth.
The World Cup runneth overIn material terms, such as trade, globalization may be faltering. But soccer鈥檚 soaring popularity hints at a better view of globalization, one that bends upward.
The uncoal: Decarbonizing as wise investmentNew 鈥渏ust鈥� approaches to climate change are lifting richer and poorer nations beyond disagreements over who should pay for the Impact of erratic weather.
Who really won the US midterm electionsAn outsize proportion of independent voters helped shape a new Congress with no big majorities, forcing greater balance and deliberation.
Mexico's people powerMass protests in favor of civic integrity may help end a president鈥檚 attempt to change the way elections are run.
When even dictators see a need for inclusionThe brutality of Myanmar鈥檚 military rulers against a national uprising has pushed other Southeast Asian nations to engage with the country鈥檚 pro-democracy forces.
India鈥檚 new champion of civic equalityAfter a rise in Hindu nationalism and suppression of minority rights, a new Supreme Court justice may ensure all individuals are protected by the constitution.
The sheriff of the new WestThe European Union鈥檚 strongest moral response to the Ukraine war came from its eastern members who more strongly see Western values at stake. One country stands out: the Czech Republic.
A light of lawfulness in Latin AmericaThe U.S. targets Paraguay for corruption, yet it may be grassroots efforts at affirming accountability that make the biggest difference.
In Iran鈥檚 protests, a hidden message made clearThe largely leaderless protests may have found a temporary leader in a popular Sunni cleric who called for a referendum based on equal rights.
Alternate atmospherics at this year鈥檚 climate confabFrustration over slow progress on carbon goals has led many thinkers to offer new mental frameworks about the global challenge.
Patient coaxing of peace in EthiopiaAn agreement between the government and Tigray rebels creates an opening for a national identity based on common values more than ethnic divisions.
Energy adversity as Europe's opportunityThe European Union鈥檚 ideals help unite its members to work together in the face of Russia鈥檚 gas cutoff.
