All The Monitor's View
Harnessing star powerThe world鈥檚 first successful net energy gain through nuclear fusion is a measure of the infinite range of intelligence.
A view of Colombia beyond violenceThe new government鈥檚 pursuit of "total peace" with paramilitary groups is already shaping a public mindset of unity and reconciliation.
The bright lights of 2022In the biggest news stories this year 鈥� Ukraine, Iran, and China 鈥� one unifying symbol was light, and its literal or metaphorical power to liberate.
Argentina鈥檚 lesson in equalizing justiceMany democracies are healthy enough to probe alleged misconduct of top leaders. For Argentina, the conviction of a former president marks a special moment against corruption.
Europe鈥檚 neighborly deliverance of valuesNine months after Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine, the EU turns its idealism into concrete results for countries wishing to join the bloc.
Out of ashes of war, women in Yemen ariseWith a lull in fighting after eight years of conflict, Yemenis now view women differently, especially as leaders in restoring communities.
Ukraine鈥檚 liberation can be globalAs the world faces unprecedented humanitarian crises, the response to Ukraine鈥檚 needs has pushed reforms in the international aid community.
Worship by other meansA decline of faithful attendance in Western churches does not mean less practice of 海角大神 qualities of thought.
Saving biodiversity with a note of harmonyA global conference next week will take up a plan to preserve a third of the planet for nature.聽 Will nature鈥檚 intrinsic harmony be reflected at the gathering?
A new laboratory for merciful justiceAs the U.K. debates transitional justice in Northern Ireland, South Africa shows the patient and difficult work of reconciliation.
How Taiwan differs from China after pandemic misstepsMistakes during Covid-19 brought election losses for Taiwan鈥檚 ruling party. The party leader accepted the people鈥檚 judgment with humility.
Tender touch for Africa's troublesA peace accord in Ethiopia reflects a trend toward governance that puts a greater good above narrow political ambition.
Of homelands lost and home foundThrough hospitality and gratitude 鈥� the cornerstones of America鈥檚 Thanksgiving tradition 鈥� the world鈥檚 expanding mass of migrants and their hosts are finding a shared identity.
Gratitude aplenty for Spain鈥檚 reconciliationA new law to help find the remains of anti-fascist fighters in the civil war pays as much tribute as remembering those who restored democracy after Franco.
What bubbles below the Gulf's oil giantsThe World Cup provides a glimpse into the Gulf Arab states and their leaders鈥� race to stay ahead of restless youth.
The World Cup runneth overIn material terms, such as trade, globalization may be faltering. But soccer鈥檚 soaring popularity hints at a better view of globalization, one that bends upward.
The uncoal: Decarbonizing as wise investmentNew 鈥渏ust鈥� approaches to climate change are lifting richer and poorer nations beyond disagreements over who should pay for the Impact of erratic weather.
Who really won the US midterm electionsAn outsize proportion of independent voters helped shape a new Congress with no big majorities, forcing greater balance and deliberation.
Mexico's people powerMass protests in favor of civic integrity may help end a president鈥檚 attempt to change the way elections are run.
When even dictators see a need for inclusionThe brutality of Myanmar鈥檚 military rulers against a national uprising has pushed other Southeast Asian nations to engage with the country鈥檚 pro-democracy forces.