All The Monitor's View
European shield in GeorgiaMass protests in the former Soviet state against a Russia-inspired bill are yet another front against Moscow鈥檚 attempt to rebuild an empire.
Dissolving abortion鈥檚 battle linesElection-year politics aside, Americans are learning that listening leads to compassion even when they disagree.
Neighborly nudge to rehabilitate HaitiThe selection of interim leaders for the gang-ruled country only happened after other Caribbean states saw a need to fill a power vacuum.
A tender way to treat armed militiasLatin America has two models for eradicating violent crime. One is rooted in dignity and forgiveness.
Why this Olympics feels festiveThe pandemic鈥檚 impact on the last Games has put many athletes and fans in a grateful, celebratory mood for the Summer Olympics in Paris.
Opportunity knocks in Central AsiaRussia鈥檚 woes and other geopolitical shifts have allowed the heartland of Eurasia to build on the freedom from big-power intervention.
West Africa鈥檚 model of ballots over bulletsSenegal鈥檚 peaceful democratic change sets a model for governing with humility and trust in a region beset by military coups and violence.
Lifting a stigma in ChinaBadly in need of skilled labor, China is boosting vocational training, starting with a novel way to end prejudice against such a career path.
A House vote that breaks the narrativeThe bipartisan passage of aid for allies and other legislation may mark a shift toward leadership forged by reason instead of political passion.
Holy days during unholy warsInside Israel, both religious Muslims and Jews celebrate major religious holidays in ways that may bend the war in Gaza toward peace.
The joy in Mexico鈥檚 electionDespite persistent violence, voters seek a freedom from fear by embracing two presidential candidates marking a historic change.
Replenishing UkraineFrom money to arms to recruits, Ukraine鈥檚 leader tries to keep building up his country鈥檚 protections. Yet he also focuses on the arts and culture. Why?
Listening while on the stumpAs nearly half of humanity holds elections this year, voters seek to be heard in order to place their trust in democracy.
Why many in Iran root for IsraelA history of Iranians shaping an inclusive national identity may explain support for the Jewish state.
Hidden restraints on a Mideast firestormIran鈥檚 threat of retaliation against Israel might be limited by the region鈥檚 trends toward peace.
Europe鈥檚 model on migrationIn Europe and the U.S., illegal migration is a top concern. Yet new reforms by the European Union show how to balance competing views based on democratic values.
How resilient care can temper a warA yearlong war in Sudan could end by military victory or negotiation. Yet pro-democracy activists are attempting a sort of peacebuilding based on compassion.
A welcome for German leadershipIn its first permanent stationing of combat troops outside of its borders, Germany shows it will stand for NATO鈥檚 values as well as defend countries most vulnerable to Russia.
The roots of forest preservationTwo countries in the Amazon basin have slowed deforestation through community peacemaking.聽
What an eclipse brings to lightMonday鈥檚 solar eclipse will be a giant mingling of diverse strangers across America. The shared experience will reflect the shared values often eclipsed in the nation鈥檚 politics.