All The Monitor's View
Civic dividends in debt reformGlobal lenders show the deeper benefits of cooperation with borrowing countries such as Sri Lanka and Ghana.
President Biden鈥檚 essential purposeHis party may try to seek his retirement, while others see his capabilities as leading to many alternatives.
Ballots for kinder politicsIn elections worldwide this year, voters are sending a message that civility can matter more than party or policy.
A joyful rise in 鈥榞iving circles鈥�As more Americans gather in small groups to donate modest amounts of money for local needs, they are expanding the idea of charity and community.
Argentina鈥檚 reforms are more than economicFor most Argentines, cooperation among political rivals is a reason for patience amid economic reform.
Lebanon鈥檚 stirrings of peacemakingOnline activists, worried about Hezbollah鈥檚 drift toward full-scale war with Israel, are reminding the group to respect people鈥檚 demands for peace and dignity.
Celebrating diversity in the labAs the share of women researchers rises, so does the view that innovation requires different and unique perspectives.
A new Baltimore bridge will span more than waterA civic dialogue about replacing the collapsed bridge brings out qualities that help bind the city.
Safe learning for children in war zonesUkraine鈥檚 first permanent underground school shows yet another innovation in providing education 鈥� and places for kids to heal 鈥� in the world鈥檚 trouble spots.
South Africa鈥檚 calming political centerAn election ends one-party rule and leads to a new era of forging unity that is obtained by humility and respect.
Graceful honesty for the beautiful gameThis year鈥檚 European soccer tournament comes with new rules to help ensure truth will prevail over lies.
A diverse roster of female leadersAs more women lead countries, attitudes shift on what qualities they bring to governing.
Playing to a child's innocenceBringing joy to children in Gaza is a good example of why the UN designated the first International Day of Play this year.
Climate progress the honest wayThe buying of carbon credits to offset a company鈥檚 emissions is getting a whole lot more transparent to prevent greenwashing.
Europe鈥檚 election: The art of listeningWhile the right made gains in the European Parliament, both sides showed a willingness to listen to disillusioned voters.
A prize for repairing riven societiesThis year鈥檚 Templeton Prize, given to South Africa鈥檚 Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, speaks to places of conflict about the journey of forgiveness in healing generations of hate.
Ukraine鈥檚 push on border integrityTo win the war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tries to revive a global norm on the sovereignty of national boundaries.
The wonder of voters demanding trustElections in three pivotal democracies 鈥� India, South Africa, Turkey 鈥� hint at a renewal of rights and liberties, not a decline.
An Arab way to a Gaza peaceA few Gulf states, such as Qatar, bring a subtle cultural approach as facilitators of negotiations between Hamas and Israel.
An alternate future for war-torn SudanA large and diverse group of ordinary citizens gathered to shape a vision of a peaceful society based on individual liberty and democratic equality.