All The Monitor's View
Why China's homeowners prefer universal rightsDespite the ruling party鈥檚 dismissal of 鈥渦niversal values,鈥� resident associations are demanding free elections of their leaders based on ideas such as equality and liberty.
Taking measure of Biden's unity callAs Congress takes up his proposals, it can also reflect his request to 鈥渆liminate the vitriol.鈥�
A bright light on Russian justiceA European court with jurisdiction in Russia has ordered the release of leading dissident聽Alexei Navalny, exposing the weakness of arbitrary rule under President Vladimir Putin.
Blackouts in Texas put a light on how to make energy choicesThe Arctic cold snap that shut down power sources has forced Texans to rethink their own role in electricity supply.
The saffron color of power in MyanmarThe military鈥檚 Feb. 1 coup has focused not only on pro-democracy civilian聽leaders but Buddhist monks, whose moral and spiritual legitimacy holds sway over who rules in Myanmar.
The world鈥檚 answer to pandemic nationalismTo counter rising protectionism, the major countries picked an African woman to lead the World Trade Organization, one who seeks聽鈥渁 new spirit of kindness鈥� to counter the pandemic鈥檚 effects.
A 鈥渓ove project鈥� to counter religious stereotypes in IndiaAs the ruling Hindu-based party passes laws banning interfaith marriage, couples of differing faiths speak out in favor of true marriage.
Italy gets a leader with good bedside mannersBoth the EU and Italy are at enough of a crisis point that they need the special qualities of Mario Draghi, who saved the euro as head of the European Central Bank.
With more people displaced, high praise for gracious hospitalityIn a year of rising humanitarian needs, some countries step up with a welcoming spirit, earning praise from global leaders.
When nations yearn for both justice and unityThe U.S. Senate trial of former President Donald Trump fits into a recent history of countries trying to seek both reconciliation and accountability. Colombia provides an example of finding that balance.
The sum of many mediators in Yemen's warA flurry of diplomacy to end one of the Middle East鈥檚 worst conflicts suggests all sides might see a shared interest in peace.
Neighborly nudges to restore Myanmar's democracyTwo of Southeast Asia鈥檚 democracies call for an urgent meeting in the region to reverse the military coup in Myanmar.
Beethoven rolls over Russian policeA dissident who played a calming Beethoven tune while being arrested is another example of how the arts are changing protests worldwide.
How honesty helps heal during a pandemicAnti-corruption protests in Africa during COVID-19 reveal a rising demand for integrity in governance and management of the crisis.
Green accounting starts to add upInvestments in nature and its biodiversity make economic sense, finds a British study, far more than short-term exploitation.聽
Why Myanmar coup shows military's limitsThe Army鈥檚 arrest 鈥� again 鈥� of Aung San Suu Kyi and her democracy fighters shows its legitimacy is slipping. More people in Myanmar buy into the idea of self-governance for a modern state.
Welcome to the climate-solution agePresident Biden鈥檚 initiatives on renewable energy may reflect a turning point in the climate debate.
Helping hands across the US borderBiden鈥檚 main foreign focus could be the Central American nations that produce the most illegal border crossings. His goal of $4 billion in aid is a neighborly act.
Redefining US leadership with foreign aidBiden鈥檚 focus on aid for his foreign policy will run into trends that require listening to aid recipients.
Europe's style toward bulliesAfter a military challenge to EU member Greece, Turkey opts for talks on maritime claims. Its change of heart may be a result of the EU鈥檚 patient and 鈥減ositive鈥� approach.
