All The Monitor's View
Cool heads douse a hot shutdown聽A few senators like New Hampshire鈥檚 Jeanne Shaheen revive the art of listening and reason to find a compromise on ending a freeze on federal spending.
Egypt鈥檚 gift to the world 鈥� and itselfA spectacular new museum near the pyramids showcases priceless artifacts and an ancient civilization. It's also enabling Egyptians to reclaim and connect with their own history and culture of grand ideas.
Restoring shared gain in world tradeA White House summit with Central Asian leaders might mark a step back from a year of mercantile practices led by the U.S. and China.
Where to now, after Tuesday鈥檚 elections?Voters chose a 鈥渟ocialist鈥� as well as centrists, hinting at Americans鈥� varied preferences and concerns. Pulling together and promoting a big-tent approach to politics can help narrow partisan divides.
Trump鈥檚 peace tactics in SudanAs more nations protest civilian massacres in Africa鈥檚 third-largest nation, a US-led drive for a humanitarian truce takes shape, upholding a norm of protecting the innocent during wars.
Faith, not Trump's guns, can fix Nigerian violenceThe U.S. president, claiming widespread persecution of 海角大神s in Africa鈥檚 most-populous country, seeks a military solution. Yet even as West Africa generally confronts Islamic extremism, nations like Nigeria are finding an answer in religious interaction and respect.聽
Grace of giving in SNAP鈥檚 crisisAny delay or pause in federal food assistance is a time for generosity, says one food bank director. And Americans are stepping up to help their neighbors in need.
AI and youth鈥檚 search for connectionGovernment and firms are debating how best to safeguard children from explicit or harmful chatbot 鈥渃ompanions.鈥� More and better human relationships also play a key role.
Clean sports vs. dirty gamblingA scandal in pro basketball, along with shifts against legalized sports betting, put more focus on raising the dignity of athletes and their ability to resist gambling鈥檚 temptations.
How Africa gains from transparencyThe continent is experiencing economic growth and improving financial governance and trustworthiness. Freer, fairer elections can support this trajectory.聽
Patience pays off in ArgentinaVoters continue to back the massive economic reforms of President Javier Milei, relying on the shock absorbers of prudence, restraint, and patience.
Two women鈥檚 indelible impact on the USAlabama unveils statues honoring Rosa Parks and Helen Keller. With dignity, determination, and faith, both women uplifted American society and reinforced its values.
Trump鈥檚 peaceful way to end the war in UkraineAs more Russians turn against the war, the United States and its allies ramp up oil sanctions that hit the Kremlin war machine, as well as gas prices at the pump in Russia.
Depolarizing America, the local wayWith the nation's capital in a stalemate, experiments in cooperating on local concerns are building social trust that can help bridge political rifts.
Drumroll for Japan鈥檚 first female leaderThe new prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, takes power as more Japanese women seek help in their work-life balance.
Why baseball鈥檚 Ohtani earns aweThe dexterous talent, humility, and hard work of Shohei Ohtani bring a unifying joy to Los Angeles 鈥� and also serve as a reminder of 鈥渉ow free from mortal constraints we can be.鈥�
Reviving the integrity of prosecutorsUnder President Donald Trump, the Justice Department appears to be breaking norms for prosecutorial conduct through its indictments of perceived foes. Yet it may be the states that will help reset the norms of justice.
Africa builds a continental economyAmid global trade shocks, 54 nations boost commercial ties among themselves to achieve self-reliance and to lessen trade dependence on non-African countries.
Infinite prizes for ideas on progressThis year鈥檚 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences聽鈥� like many in the past 鈥� spotlights theories about causes for growth. One key: an openness to new and often challenging ideas.
New drivers of Middle East progressPresident Donald Trump鈥檚 Gaza peace plan still has lots of details to be worked out. But its widespread support signals evolving priorities in the region 鈥� and ongoing hope.
