All The Monitor's View
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.
Israel confronts its religious identityThe country鈥檚 debate over lifting an exemption to military service for ultra-Orthodox students of the Torah prompts a deeper reflection on the effect of prayer during war.
In global trouble spots, the force of faithGovernments have noted the healing role of religious figures in mediating between gangs and in violent conflicts.
Seeds of honest governance in AfricaAs young Africans expect more of their rulers, they find hope in a maturing of opposition parties that operate with transparency and rule of law.
How 鈥榬adical love鈥� won in TurkeyThe main opposition parties won big in municipal elections by embracing the supporters of an authoritarian ruler and not echoing the rhetoric of hate.
Beyonc茅 takes country to high placesHer new album not only crosses music genres, but also is part of a renaissance of Black storytelling in the arts that touches on the universal.
Resilience against Russian liesA main target for Russian propaganda, Moldova is learning how to shake off such foreign interference.
An honest hearing in GibraltarAn inquiry into corruption in the British enclave creates an opportunity to deepen public trust and boost integrity in global finance.
A caring act for Myanmar鈥檚 innocentThailand delivers aid across the border in hopes that the gesture of compassion will influence a civil war that鈥檚 escalating.
Harmony wins in Senegal鈥檚 ballotA presidential election marked by judicial independence and civic participation sets a new course for governing with integrity and equality.
Victories against Russia 鈥� outside UkraineMany former Soviet states are shaking off Moscow鈥檚 meddling to join the European Union 鈥� and embrace a civic identity that unites.
Sports and love bridge an Asian riftA TV romance series and Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani bring South Korea and Japan closer than ever toward healing the frictions of the past. Love and sports really are universals.