All The Monitor's View
A humanitarian pause in Ethiopia鈥檚 war?Reports of hunger being used as a tool of war in the Tigray region could force an international intervention for peace.
A year into the pandemic, one big lessonA new study finds societies with higher levels of trust have coped better against the virus. A country鈥檚 social compact helps in the healing work.
Is Russia ready for honest governance?The brave return home of dissident Alexei Navalny after his poisoning hints of confidence that Russians are fed up with Putin-style corruption.
One head start for Biden in unifying AmericansOn one foreign-policy stance 鈥� stopping genocide in China 鈥� the Trump administration gave official support for Mr. Biden鈥檚 view, offering a template for bipartisanship in Washington.
Poetic light for Biden鈥檚 inaugurationWith a theme of unity for the swearing-in ceremony, the president-elect chose a young poet to convince Americans that 鈥渓ike light, we can鈥檛 be broken.鈥�
How young Africans find liberationA challenger to Uganda鈥檚 strongman speaks to a generation鈥檚 desire for equality and truth.
The deterrent to insurrectionMost Americans 鈥� including most Republicans 鈥� decry political violence like that against the U.S. Capitol. The moral norm of peaceful deliberation still works against the hate and fear behind armed protesters.
Argentina's embrace of equality for womenA law giving women control over their reproductive decisions reflects a recognition of the inherent dignity of all.
Contrition in a crisis brings out truthUpheavals like a pandemic or political polarization often force humility in leaders. North Korea鈥檚 Kim Jong Un may be an example.
Textbook examples of dissolving hateAlong with warming Arab-Israel ties comes a crucial step: a rethink of how children are taught to disparage a perceived enemy.
Resisting hibernation"Winter placemaking" lures urban dwellers in cold-weather cities out of their self-made cocoons to experience the joys of the frosty season.
A time for healingThe U.S. has聽been shocked by rioters entering its Capitol Building. Americans must work together to find something better than perpetual tribal warfare.聽
Responding to a cyber Pearl HarborIn less unusual times the hacking of computer systems in top U.S. government agencies might have dominated the news. The act needs a prompt, vigorous response.
Why 2021 brings hope on climate changeEfforts to curb global warming have failed to meet the expectations of the Paris Agreement. But a new U.S. commitment gives a reason for optimism.
What's in a name? A lot.The year 2020 saw names that no longer represent how Americans see themselves come off buildings, places, even sports teams.
Home is where the work isThe pandemic has caused the concept of home as a haven of rest, shielded from the world of earning a living, to be revised.
Christmas 2020This year many traditions will be paused or altered. But the spirit of Christmas will still lift hearts.
Time to give, big or small2020 finds the welfare of many across the globe in jeopardy. But from billionaires to ordinary folks people are experiencing the joy of giving.
Changing tactics on terrorismNigeria has been hit by a series of abductions of schoolchildren by jihadis. Treating them as military opponents hasn鈥檛 succeeded. A new program offers amnesty and a way back into society.
The rewards of an upward and outward visionDespite a year of huge earthly challenges, the exploration of space has gone on, including many successful missions and firsts. Even more lies just ahead.聽
