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As Bangladesh turns 50, the secret to its progress: Educate girlsAs Bangladesh celebrates the 50th anniversary of its independence on Victory Day, it can attribute its progress, in large part, to educating girls.聽
The Monitor's ViewGiven a chance, forests bounce backIn many cases, land cleared of trees can return to its forested state quicker than thought possible, an encouraging sign.
The Monitor's ViewThe gig work problem: Who is an employee, anyway?The European Commission is proposing rules that seek to bring more clarity and fairness to the murky world of app-based self-employment.
The Monitor's ViewHealing the Russia-Ukraine faith divideEnding Kremlin aggression against Ukraine will take a dialogue between each country鈥檚 Orthodox churches.
The Monitor's ViewWhen peace enters quietlyDiplomacy takes off in the Middle East as the US role diminishes.
The Monitor's ViewThe core mission of the democracy summitReversing the rise in autocracies will require democracies to self-reflect on the corruption that breeds a loss of trust.
The Monitor's ViewAn urgent need for relief aid puts a spotlight on womenThe number of people requiring humanitarian aid could rise 17% next year. Countries like Bangladesh show women are often key to problem-solving.
The Monitor's ViewFinding freedom under Myanmar鈥檚 militaryThe army鈥檚 sentencing of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi will only put a spotlight on her ideas of mental liberation.
The Monitor's ViewWhy young Saudis may reshape the Muslim worldThe country鈥檚 new textbooks are moving away from teaching hate and toward a tolerance of other faiths.
The Monitor's ViewIraqis opt for less religious strifeAn election born of the 2019 protests reveals a distaste for religious-based parties and a preference for clean, secular rule.
The Monitor's ViewHousecleaning time for democraciesNext week鈥檚 summit convened by the U.S. will show democracy鈥檚 capacity for self-correction.
The Monitor's ViewHow robots make us smarterThe first global standards for ethics in artificial intelligence show humans can better understand intelligence itself.
The Monitor's ViewCentral America鈥檚 bright hopeAn election victory in Honduras turned on a candidate鈥檚 promise to curb mass corruption.
The Monitor's ViewShared blessings as Afghans settle in the USIn the spirit of Thanksgiving, both the refugees who fled Taliban rule and the Americans assisting their resettlement are expressing gratitude.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine鈥檚 best defense against RussiaThe country has been rewarded by international lenders for its progress against corruption. Clean governance can help a democracy fight off neighboring bullies.
The Monitor's ViewBees by the watercooler?To bring more coherence and meaning to the workplace for returning employees, more firms are integrating nature into offices, based on ideas about the origins of mental health.
The Monitor's ViewThe next big leap into an unseen universeA powerful, new space telescope due for a December launch will peer much farther than Hubble has. Prepare to be wowed.
The Monitor's ViewChina meets its match in women鈥檚 tennisThe Women鈥檚 Tennis Association defends a top Chinese player who disappeared after accusing a Communist Party leader of sexual assault.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Africa鈥檚 bright spots catch US attentionAs the continent deals with coups, conflicts, and COVID-19, Niger is rising as a model for progress.
The Monitor's ViewWhat鈥檚 different for these Iran nuclear talksWater woes caused by climate change could compel Iran to seek a deal on its nuclear program 鈥� and join others in the Middle East in water cooperation.
