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The Monitor's ViewWhat bubbles below the Gulf's oil giantsThe World Cup provides a glimpse into the Gulf Arab states and their leaders鈥� race to stay ahead of restless youth.
The Monitor's ViewThe World Cup runneth overIn material terms, such as trade, globalization may be faltering. But soccer鈥檚 soaring popularity hints at a better view of globalization, one that bends upward.
The Monitor's ViewThe uncoal: Decarbonizing as wise investmentNew 鈥渏ust鈥� approaches to climate change are lifting richer and poorer nations beyond disagreements over who should pay for the Impact of erratic weather.
The Monitor's ViewWho really won the US midterm electionsAn outsize proportion of independent voters helped shape a new Congress with no big majorities, forcing greater balance and deliberation.
The Monitor's ViewMexico's people powerMass protests in favor of civic integrity may help end a president鈥檚 attempt to change the way elections are run.
The Monitor's ViewWhen even dictators see a need for inclusionThe brutality of Myanmar鈥檚 military rulers against a national uprising has pushed other Southeast Asian nations to engage with the country鈥檚 pro-democracy forces.
The Monitor's ViewIndia鈥檚 new champion of civic equalityAfter a rise in Hindu nationalism and suppression of minority rights, a new Supreme Court justice may ensure all individuals are protected by the constitution.
The Monitor's ViewThe sheriff of the new WestThe European Union鈥檚 strongest moral response to the Ukraine war came from its eastern members who more strongly see Western values at stake. One country stands out: the Czech Republic.
The Monitor's ViewA light of lawfulness in Latin AmericaThe U.S. targets Paraguay for corruption, yet it may be grassroots efforts at affirming accountability that make the biggest difference.
The Monitor's ViewIn Iran鈥檚 protests, a hidden message made clearThe largely leaderless protests may have found a temporary leader in a popular Sunni cleric who called for a referendum based on equal rights.
The Monitor's ViewAlternate atmospherics at this year鈥檚 climate confabFrustration over slow progress on carbon goals has led many thinkers to offer new mental frameworks about the global challenge.
The Monitor's ViewPatient coaxing of peace in EthiopiaAn agreement between the government and Tigray rebels creates an opening for a national identity based on common values more than ethnic divisions.
The Monitor's ViewEnergy adversity as Europe's opportunityThe European Union鈥檚 ideals help unite its members to work together in the face of Russia鈥檚 gas cutoff.
The Monitor's ViewArt as liberation in IranProtesters are inspired by the works of recording artists to contemplate a different reality.
Connecting through languageBetter communication between Arab and Jewish Israelis would increase neighborliness, this Heart of a Nation Teen Essay Contest winner says. And she sees a way for that happen.
Respecting womenFor this teen essay contest winner, helping her society recognize women鈥檚 humanity is essential to progress. And she believes words have a part to play in that process.
Transforming urban environmentsThis Heart of a Nation Teen Essay Contest winner offers practical, bite-size solutions that could make a big difference to people in crowded cities 鈥� and to the environment.聽
Rooted in my headMeeting a young woman in another country who was both like her and unlike her held a lesson in peacemaking for this Heart of a Nation Teen Essay Competition top scorer in the empathy category.
Youth voices matterThis top scorer in a teen essay contest discovered that getting young people who have been conditioned to hate each other to interact together may surface surprising similarities in their perspectives.
Valuing generosity and volunteerismThere are practical ways to improve education, generosity, and community participation, says this Heart of a Nation Teen Essay Competition top scorer in the optimism category.聽
