All The Monitor's View
Russia鈥檚 religious war in UkraineKremlin money for the Russian Orthodox Church in eastern Ukraine reflects a larger struggle over the role of religion in national identities.
Brazil votes for more than a presidentThe Oct. 2 election may show that political intimidation and fear are not equal to a public desire for honesty in vote counting and democratic rule of law.
American school kids are doing all rightA Harvard study finds universal gains in math and reading over 50 years, pointing to the innate nature of intelligence.
Big hearts can help win a warDespite close ties to Russia, Kazakhstan defies the Kremlin by welcoming Russians fleeing a roundup of conscripts for the Ukraine war.
Redefining Ethiopia in midst of warAfter two years of war between the government and a rebellious state, civil society groups seek a unifying identity forged through shared values instead of conflict.
What Iran protesters really wantAnger over mandatory hijabs has shifted to challenging the theological pillar for clerical rule.
A creative response to inflationAs central banks raise interest rates to rein in rising prices, consumers and businesses tap into an innovative spirit to lower costs.
Israel revives hope for a Palestinian stateThe long-ignored idea of equal states for the two people builds on demands in the Mideast for greater equality.
The skies open for climate aidDenmark sets a precedent for industrial nations in deciding to assist countries least responsible for global warming.
Iran鈥檚 George Floyd momentThe arrest of a woman for not wearing proper dress and her death in custody have ignited public debate on civic equality and freedoms.
Listening to the world鈥檚 studentsThe pandemic鈥檚 disruption to classrooms has forced educators to see youths as partners and developers in learning.
Private giving rises to new global challengesMany of the world鈥檚 biggest donors will gather at the United Nations this month, a sign of how philanthropy has become more worldwide.
Rail workers help the U.S. find a new work-life balanceA pact that averted a rail strike includes better rules on time off for employees, an example of similar shifts in other workplaces after the pandemic.
A peace-shaping deal for the MideastIsrael and Lebanon near a deal on their fuel-rich maritime boundaries that might also fuel better bilateral ties.
Apologizing for slavery: A Dutch way to make amendsWhy attitudes have shifted quickly about the Netherlands鈥� colonial-era role in the slave trade.
A key weapon in Ukraine鈥檚 blitzRussia鈥檚 big retreat in eastern Ukraine was caused by more than military weapons from the West. Ukrainians were aided by an openness to the truth.
A monarch鈥檚 patient work toward post-empire equalityQueen Elizabeth II shepherded Britain through the loss of an empire with persistent perfecting of the ideal of service.
Soccer as icebreaker in a world hot spotAs Qatar readies to host the World Cup, it feels pressure from fans and the sport鈥檚 governing body to deal with rival Israel. The joy of athletics can often break through geopolitical rivalry.
Left or right, Latin Americans find their voiceBelow the current shifts in elections lies a deeper shift toward citizen activism that demands clean, effective governance.
The global contest for semiconductor talentThe new U.S. push to dominate in making computer chips only helps drive a deeper understanding of the sources of innovation.
