All The Monitor's View
At Biden-Xi summit, the voices of TaiwanThe summit鈥檚 reach for stability between the U.S. and China relies on respect for Taiwan鈥檚 embrace of democracy and independence.
From fear to freedom for womenMaking public transportation more female-friendly has built cities on compassion and equality.
Ukraine鈥檚 creativity edgeRussia鈥檚 invasion sparked feats of technological innovation that have saved Ukraine and may help it win.
Lessons for Gaza from ColombiaTo curb armed groups, the South American country started with a vision of equality, patience, and trust 鈥� qualities needed in negotiations and in rebuilding society.
A big restraint on a wider Mideast warThe Israel-Hamas war may spill over into Lebanon if Hezbollah, a Hamas ally and Iranian proxy, seeks to do so. But the Lebanese people may think otherwise.
For global youth, it鈥檚 green by choiceA new generation isn鈥檛 waiting for leaders to settle their disputes over climate change. The young are relying on innovation, connection, and shared values to steward the planet.
Sprouts of peace amid shots of warArabs showing an increasing preference for nonviolent tactics may influence the outcome of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Green energy鈥檚 green lightMore Americans are willing to have renewable energy projects in their communities. Another shift is that regulators are learning to listen better before starting a green project.
For Palestinians in Gaza, a coming choice鈥婣鈥媠聽Israel聽鈥媡ries to oust Hamas, decisions on who rules聽鈥婫aza聽can rely on a Palestinian dislike of Hamas corruption and a desire for clean institutions.
Building bridges over a war鈥檚 divideQuiet gestures of reconciliation in response to the crisis in Gaza perhaps mark new ways for peacemaking.
What qualities China seeks in a leaderTributes for the late Premier Li Keqiang reveal a public desire for openness, compassion, and integrity.
Post shooting, healing in MaineAfter another gun massacre, Lewiston finds answers through compassion and empathy.
Lessons from a bounce-back nationGreece鈥檚 resilience in recovering from a shattered economy is now praised as a model.
Resetting the HouseThe election of a new Republican speaker puts civility first in style of leadership.
Bulgaria gavels in rule of lawAs most countries degrade their rule of law, the Black Sea nation comes out tops in a survey for embracing it.
Mutual goals for Israelis, PalestiniansThe Gaza crisis spotlights how much both peoples seek democratic ideals.
Saying, 鈥楬ello, neighbor鈥� at HalloweenThe trick-or-treating holiday that allows Americans to know their neighbors serves as a model for local groups trying to reduce social isolation and political polarization.
Fearless citizens build Venezuela鈥檚 renewalOpponents to a dictator organize a primary to elect a presidential candidate, with help from the United States in easing sanctions.
Relief for the innocent in Gaza warRising global concern for civilian harm may finally be shaping the conflict in coming days.
Softer ways to deterrence in GazaPresident Joe Biden鈥檚 trip to Israel fits a longer shift toward building peace through trust in the Middle East.