After eight decades of a taboo against the use of nuclear weapons, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other leaders are raising the prospect again.
Ukraine鈥檚 Western allies are taking Vladimir Putin鈥檚 veiled nuclear threats seriously, and seeking to deter him without risking Armageddon.
Our reporter in Ukraine found remarkable unity of purpose among the people he met 鈥� teachers, farmers, stand-up comics 鈥� a unity symbolized by a blue-and-yellow bracelet.
The Ukraine grain deal reached last summer helped lower world food prices. Eager to bring their crop to market, Ukrainian farmers remain mindful of the nation鈥檚 role as a global breadbasket.
On Ukraine, President Biden is conducting his signature global defense of democracy. But at the U.N., he stressed other vital challenges that much of the world cares more about.
War has forced millions in Ukraine from their homes, overtaxing the battle-focused government鈥檚 safety nets. To the rescue have come civilians who feel compelled to take responsibility for one another.
As a safety-minded Ukraine launches a new school year at a time of war, the conflict has sharpened a seriousness of purpose 鈥� among educators and students alike.
Chasing down news in rural Ukraine, this reporter found one interview opportunity came with a surprising condition: to stay for a wedding luncheon.
Delivering joy at times of stress is a tough act. Unless, perhaps, you鈥檙e a comedian. In Odesa, a new crop of stand-up comics is giving war-weary audiences some comfort.
That freedom is taken for granted until someone tries to take it away might be a truism. Yet a Monitor reporter in Ukraine found Independence Day to be especially resonant this year.
As part of my prep for interviewing Indian oral historian Aanchal Malhotra for my story on the 75th anniversary of colonial India鈥檚 partition, I purchased a copy of her latest work 鈥� 700-plus pages of interviews with the survivors and their descendants of one of the 20th century鈥檚 most...
Formal efforts to understand the chaotic events of 1947 are increasingly making space for tales of heroism, humanity, and kindness.
Even amid mounting tensions, analysts say Presidents Biden and Xi both appreciate the need for calm and dialogue.
Raised hopes for the global food crisis were the first fruits of the Russia-Ukraine grain deal. Yet the cooperation the deal demands may hold even more promise.
To address global food insecurity made worse by the Ukraine war, world leaders are looking beyond mere aid, focusing on increased food production and improved supply chains.
President Biden has a hard act to follow in Europe after his stands against autocracy and Russian aggression. Can competing with China freshen his moral leadership?
The Summit of the Americas went from a hopeful high point in Miami to a U.S. president-less event in Lima years later. Doubts about U.S. priorities linger, but the Biden administration is sending its A team to Los Angeles.
The Summit of the Americas is proving rough terrain for President Biden鈥檚 global leadership. His ability to inspire trust is compromised by principles he has articulated for his presidency.
Beijing is dramatically expanding its footprint in Latin America, seeking everything from lithium to pork. It is nudging aside the U.S. as it does.
In both China and the U.S., the Ukraine conflict is shifting strategic thinking on Taiwan. All sides face high stakes.
