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The Monitor's ViewWar in the Caucasus as a window on what brings peaceA serious eruption of violence between Armenia and Azerbaijan is a test for the idea that democracies are less inclined to use war to distract from domestic woes.
The Monitor's ViewAn embrace of law to curb China鈥檚 bullyingThe Philippines has joined a chorus of nations asserting international law over Beijing鈥檚 claims to remote islands.
The Monitor's ViewFinding justice for Breonna TaylorLike other cities following police violence, Louisville is relying on a local desire for social harmony and justice to drive needed reforms.
Poverty vs. school choice: Commentary on equity in educationBehind the clamor about school choice in U.S. education lies a fundamental issue affecting parents and their children: poverty.聽
The Monitor's ViewAn ideal of innocence kept aliveThe U.N. doctrine of preventing atrocities has faltered since its adoption 15 years ago. But two cases show the principle endures.
The Monitor's ViewTeaching America鈥檚 past with a common goalDifferent approaches to U.S. history 鈥� from President Trump鈥檚 to The New York Times鈥� 1619 Project 鈥� share the same future: instilling critical thinking skills for citizenship.
The Monitor's ViewPicking a court justice without hardball tacticsBoth James Madison and Ruth Bader Ginsburg had advice about majorities violating the golden rule.
The Monitor's ViewAn oil giant鈥檚 epiphany on climate changeBP鈥檚 slow shift to clean energy since the Deepwater Horizon spill is picking up speed, perhaps setting an example for the petroleum industry.
鈥楲iving with fire鈥�: Can West learn to coexist with longtime adversary?The West has fought wildfire for more than a century. Reaching a detente will depend on embracing strategies for managing fires and forests.
The Monitor's ViewLifting the clouds of doubt over votingFears over the integrity of the U.S. voting process are high. They shouldn鈥檛 be.
The Monitor's ViewWhy some world alliances endureAs the U.N. celebrates its 75th anniversary, its model of cooperation based on values is helping counter modern bullies.
The Monitor's ViewWhen political clich茅s fall awayAfter an ambush of two police officers, a sheriff shows gratitude for both presidential candidates supporting public servants.
The Monitor's ViewWho鈥檚 really 'in the room' of Afghan peace talksThe run-up to the first direct talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government took many players, least of which are Afghans 鈥� especially women 鈥� demanding peace and rights.
鈥榃e need to listen to each other鈥�: An interracial couple finds hope in loveRecent racial unrest has prompted many Americans to consider bias and privilege in new ways. Interracial couples聽have long grappled with these issues.
The Monitor's ViewAfter a megafire, what Paradise foundThe California town, largely burned in 2018 by the state鈥檚 worst fire, is teaching others in the West how to respond to the region鈥檚 record fires.
The Monitor's ViewPandemic鈥檚 bright light on drug preventionThe other health crisis in 2020 鈥� opioid misuse 鈥� has worsened under social isolation and economic strain. That should help shift the focus more to preventing addiction.
The Monitor's ViewThe hidden key to a country鈥檚 liberationFrom Belarus to Tunisia, people under dictatorship have shown they must act with dignity, not plead for it.
The Monitor's ViewMuslim lands staking out interfaith coexistenceSudan becomes the latest largely Muslim society to start embracing ecumenical governance.
The Monitor's ViewChina's rulers face a new type of dissentFor democracy activists, hatred in the face of state violence hasn鈥檛 worked very well. China鈥檚 Mongolian minority 鈥� now being forced to adopt Han culture 鈥� is trying new approaches.
The Monitor's ViewTracking the pandemic on private phonesNew tech tools on smartphones that record data related to COVID-19 put a new focus on the ability of people to self-govern their personal information.
