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The Monitor's ViewFor two of the world鈥檚 pariahs, more honey than vinegarAfter a decade of isolating Syria and Venezuela, regional leaders hope engagement can bring change.
The Monitor's ViewA reign of listening beginsAs Charles III accepts the crown, he adapts an ancient monarchy to the world鈥檚 new voices of dignity and equality.
The Monitor's ViewPitching peace in Northern IrelandThe region鈥檚 bid to host the Euro soccer tournaments shows how sports, as much as formal peace pacts, can help bring social reconciliation.
The Monitor's ViewNew cornerstones of Balkan peaceSerbia and Kosovo make empathy for the families of those missing from conflict the basis for renewed ties.
The Monitor's ViewThanks versus tanks in Sudan鈥檚 warAs with Ukraine鈥檚 exodus of war refugees, the Sudanese fleeing a civil conflict find a welcome in neighboring states, a compassion that has earned global gratitude.
The Monitor's ViewA May Day of mental liberation in CubaThe cancellation of the Communist Party鈥檚 traditional May Day celebration only highlights popular aspirations for democratic renewal.
The Monitor's ViewChina鈥檚 wave of temple visitorsA surge of interest in traditional faiths offers an alternate vision to an imposed set of 鈥渃ivilizational鈥� values by the ruling party.
The Monitor's ViewWhat binds Colombian gangs to peaceA renewed truce between rival gangs rests on a compassion for 鈥� and from 鈥� those seeking a way out of violence.
The Monitor's ViewFresh forms of dissent in RussiaThe Kremlin鈥檚 suppression of rights activists opposed to the war has led many to find new ways to make demands for peace and freedom.
The Monitor's ViewAn earthquake unearths Turkey鈥檚 democratic rootsThe February temblor pushes residents to renew their civic engagement in order to rebuild, challenging an autocrat鈥檚 rule.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine鈥檚 drive to put Putin on trialThe principle of territorial integrity would be affirmed if Ukraine wins U.N. support for a special court to deal with Russia鈥檚 invasion 鈥� a 鈥渨ar of aggression.鈥�
A photo affirms Ralph Yarl鈥檚 humanity. Should it need to?For our commentary writer, the shooting of Black teenager Ralph Yarl raises questions of how to overcome fear and racism with humanity and love.
The Monitor's ViewReefs and rangelands of renewalSuperblooms and deep-water discoveries promote new bonds of appreciation as humanity confronts climate change.
The Monitor's ViewFreeing the truth for freedom of the seasAs Ukraine did with Russia鈥檚 invasion, the Philippines now exposes China鈥檚 hostile actions in the legal domain of Philippine waters and islands.
The Monitor's ViewRenters and landlords as partners?Pandemic-era bans on evictions have evoked a healthy rethink on ways to curb adversity and costs of evicting tenants.
The Monitor's ViewThe inner life of IraniansThe regime tries new ways to force women to cover their heads, even as it misses how many Iranians have turned away from Muslim practices to seek alternative sources of meaning.
The Monitor's ViewDespite Sudan fighting, a society reshapes itselfAs military factions battle in the streets for power, pro-democracy groups still work behind the scenes.
The Monitor's ViewThe worst of war violence versus the best of humanityRussia鈥檚 reaction to videos that seem to show its forces beheading Ukrainian soldiers hints at recognition of humanitarian law.
The Monitor's ViewPreempting gun violence in schoolsSchools that invest strongly in caring for students have less violence, a study finds. Can cities do the same for citizens?
Why one Black mayor sees an American 鈥榓partheid鈥�The Tennessee House expulsions, together with bills to address the Jackson, Mississippi, water crisis, point to聽attitudes that deny Black self-determination. 聽聽
