All The Monitor's View
- How China鈥檚 women claim freedomThose with good incomes tout their singlehood and economic power in a quiet movement against patriarchal tradition and invasive government.
- Fearless renewal in KashmirIn its first elections in a decade, the disputed region between India and Pakistan rejects violence to restore democracy.
- Calm amid climate changeThe next climate summit will focus on peace. Some countries in conflict 鈥 caused in part by climate change 鈥 are already trying to achieve reconciliation between feuding groups.
- Beyond politics of identityThe diversity of candidates grows with each U.S. election, prompting office seekers and voters to see through gender and ethnicity to universal qualities.
- The sound of silent givingGenerous donors who prefer anonymity may have many motives, such as humility. One study finds unobserved altruism can increase giving.
- Historic grievances, new friendsFrance and Madagascar collaborate to heal colonial-era wounds through contrition and forgiveness.
- Roots of Mexico鈥檚 confidence against crimeA new president鈥檚 tactics to curb violent cartels reflects the country鈥檚 past progress as a democracy against nonelected threats.
- The kindly calm after a stormLike many natural disasters, hurricanes often push communities to respond with a climate of trust and compassion.
- The force of contrition this Oct. 7A year of conflict in the Middle East 鈥 and beyond 鈥 has led many to reflect on their roles in causing friction and on ways to end it.
- Vibrant times for children鈥檚 rhymesA British survey measures youthful joy in verse, establishing a basis for happiness that lasts a lifetime.
- Forgiveness in time of warDespite its struggle with Russia, Ukraine seeks to reconcile with Poland over historical grievances.
- Civility鈥檚 art of listeningA vice presidential debate brought out some respectful deliberation and a nudge toward civility by the journalist moderators.
- Winning elections with voices of truthOne of Europe鈥檚 smaller nations finds it can counter a Russian-led "firehose of falsehoods."
- Democracy鈥檚 tail winds in LebanonSetbacks for Hezbollah open a door for the aspirations of young Lebanese to be governed by nonsectarian, elected leaders.
- Equality as 鈥榖irthright鈥 in MyanmarMilitary rule is eroding in the Southeast Asian state because pro-democracy women have claimed equality for themselves.
- Mercy鈥檚 role against human smugglingWhen a criminal transporter of migrants confesses and asks for forgiveness, it opens a new solution for global migration.
- Avoiding war by truth-tellingThe Philippines arms itself against China鈥檚 aggression by exposing violent incidents at sea by Chinese vessels.
- Signs of a 鈥楽outh Asian Spring鈥Sri Lanka鈥檚 election fits a pattern in the region as more voters expect honesty in leaders and equality in their rule.
- A Chinese answer to anti-foreigner hateThe killing of a Japanese boy in China evokes strong reaction to Beijing鈥檚 use of anti-Japan propaganda as a tool of control.
- Pro athletes as star exemplarsFans see high character as much as sports prowess in sports greats like Caitlin Clark and Shohei Ohtani