All The Monitor's View
An earthquake unearths Turkey鈥檚 democratic rootsThe February temblor pushes residents to renew their civic engagement in order to rebuild, challenging an autocrat鈥檚 rule.
Ukraine鈥檚 drive to put Putin on trialThe principle of territorial integrity would be affirmed if Ukraine wins U.N. support for a special court to deal with Russia鈥檚 invasion 鈥� a 鈥渨ar of aggression.鈥�
Reefs and rangelands of renewalSuperblooms and deep-water discoveries promote new bonds of appreciation as humanity confronts climate change.
Freeing the truth for freedom of the seasAs Ukraine did with Russia鈥檚 invasion, the Philippines now exposes China鈥檚 hostile actions in the legal domain of Philippine waters and islands.
Renters and landlords as partners?Pandemic-era bans on evictions have evoked a healthy rethink on ways to curb adversity and costs of evicting tenants.
The inner life of IraniansThe regime tries new ways to force women to cover their heads, even as it misses how many Iranians have turned away from Muslim practices to seek alternative sources of meaning.
Despite Sudan fighting, a society reshapes itselfAs military factions battle in the streets for power, pro-democracy groups still work behind the scenes.
The worst of war violence versus the best of humanityRussia鈥檚 reaction to videos that seem to show its forces beheading Ukrainian soldiers hints at recognition of humanitarian law.
Preempting gun violence in schoolsSchools that invest strongly in caring for students have less violence, a study finds. Can cities do the same for citizens?
A key lubricant in Mideast talksIn talks on one of the region鈥檚 worst conflicts 鈥� Yemen 鈥� Oman has brought calm mediation based on seeing the best in participants.
Choices in forgiving debtsModernizing financial institutions like the World Bank starts with setting individual dignity and shared prosperity above national interests.
Nimble US support of democratic bright spotsPresident Joe Biden鈥檚 policy of quickly aiding a country emerging from autocracy may meet its test after Thailand鈥檚 May election.
Curbing gun violence by 鈥榰ncornering鈥� gangsA new plan by the city of Syracuse pinpoints gang leaders as agents of change, not targets for crackdowns.
Reflecting back Ramadan鈥檚 serenityViolent clashes in Jerusalem during Ramadan may mark Islam鈥檚 yearly holiday. Yet around the world, many non-Muslims are honoring the holy celebration.
Neighborly headwinds for the TalibanWhile Afghanistan鈥檚 leaders roll back rights for women, gender equality is starting to reshape a region emerging from outdated social norms.
Europe鈥檚 little platoons for changeRussia鈥檚 war on Ukraine has forced big changes in Europe 鈥� Finland in NATO! 鈥� but it may be small countries leading the way.
France breaks bread with its migrantsImmigration is steadily deepening bonds of unity and affection, finds a new study.
A truth-bearing defense against ChinaDemocracies like Taiwan are learning from each other on how to reinforce their values against attempts to divide through digital propaganda.
From war to warmth in East AfricaFragile transitions underway in Ethiopia and Sudan are laying the groundwork for a return to democracy based on truth and reconciliation.
Looping China into the anti-corruption fightA U.S. charge that an American crypto-currency leader bribed Chinese officials might bring China into the global campaign against transnational corruption.