All The Monitor's View
The peace that wears on the Hamas-Israel warNonviolent tactics, such as general strikes or peaceful protests, offer an alternative that can lessen anger and radicalism.
What matters in writing a new constitutionChile鈥檚 election of a new constitution-writing assembly helps bend the arc of democracy in Latin America.
A lesson in rights from Afghan schoolgirlsAfter a school bombing that killed more than 80, survivors show why rights are seen as inherent 鈥� and one protection from Taliban rule.
Venezuela鈥檚 ruler taps a moral forceNicol谩s Maduro鈥檚 appointment of independent activists to an election board exposes the growing power of civil society under an authoritarian regime.
The hounds of peace that could end the Gaza warThe fourth Israel-Hamas war in 12 years may not stand a chance against a new mood in the Middle East.聽
Iraq as Mideast peacemakerA prime minister with skills in conflict resolution is now a key mediator in talks between rival giants Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Falling space debris, rising hopes to end itA near miss from the reentry of a Chinese rocket caught the world鈥檚 attention about litter in orbit. That could make it easier to set a global norm on space behavior.
How India lightens its crisisAs government fails in curbing COVID-19, a rush of volunteers and donors step in, perhaps weaving new levels of trust in India.
Iraq鈥檚 aid for wartime rape survivorsThe world鈥檚 approach to sexual violence in conflict has shifted to a focus on restoring the dignity of survivors. Iraq, a land of war, is now a leader in this peace strategy.
Why the US extends the long arm of lawIn Ukraine, Central America, and elsewhere, President Biden builds on decades of anti-corruption efforts by the U.S., creating a norm for honest governance.
Feeling creative? Join the pandemic-weary.Isolation and remote work have led to a burst of innovation 鈥� and a search for the sources of creativity.
Why the world needs another food summitA rise in hunger from the pandemic has forced a need to rethink the global food system. India offers one example for reform.
Democracy鈥檚 invisible armor against bulliesBiden has shored up four key allies 鈥� and their democratic ideals 鈥� against next-door aggressors.
Biden taps into a new 'discovering'The president鈥檚 spending plans rely on a post-pandemic spirit of innovation that may be driven by a renewed curiosity.
Why nations rush to help IndiaGratitude for India鈥檚 assistance to other countries over the past year is behind much of the aid to end its coronavirus crisis.
Otherworldly respite in space venturesFirst flight on Mars, samples of an asteroid, and recycled spacecraft in orbit 鈥� a welcome lift from the mental gravity of pandemic woes.
Why it鈥檚 easier being green in GermanyA novel experiment in shared leadership helps boost the Greens party high in the polls ahead of an election. The party knows climate decisions will require patient listening and civil debate.
From three tragedies, cathartic breakthroughsIn recent days, the world has reached thresholds on the pandemic, climate change, and police violence in the U.S. The deeper meaning is an awakening to the common good.
A light for Myanmar's darknessDemocrats still free after a military coup have set up an alternative government, relying on the attraction of liberty and rights more than resistance to a violent regime.
Manifold justice for George FloydReactions to the murder verdict of a former Minneapolis police officer reflect a United States digging deeper for all the aspects of justice coming out of this tragedy.
