All The Monitor's View
A 鈥渓ove project鈥� to counter religious stereotypes in IndiaAs the ruling Hindu-based party passes laws banning interfaith marriage, couples of differing faiths speak out in favor of true marriage.
Italy gets a leader with good bedside mannersBoth the EU and Italy are at enough of a crisis point that they need the special qualities of Mario Draghi, who saved the euro as head of the European Central Bank.
With more people displaced, high praise for gracious hospitalityIn a year of rising humanitarian needs, some countries step up with a welcoming spirit, earning praise from global leaders.
When nations yearn for both justice and unityThe U.S. Senate trial of former President Donald Trump fits into a recent history of countries trying to seek both reconciliation and accountability. Colombia provides an example of finding that balance.
The sum of many mediators in Yemen's warA flurry of diplomacy to end one of the Middle East鈥檚 worst conflicts suggests all sides might see a shared interest in peace.
Neighborly nudges to restore Myanmar's democracyTwo of Southeast Asia鈥檚 democracies call for an urgent meeting in the region to reverse the military coup in Myanmar.
Beethoven rolls over Russian policeA dissident who played a calming Beethoven tune while being arrested is another example of how the arts are changing protests worldwide.
How honesty helps heal during a pandemicAnti-corruption protests in Africa during COVID-19 reveal a rising demand for integrity in governance and management of the crisis.
Green accounting starts to add upInvestments in nature and its biodiversity make economic sense, finds a British study, far more than short-term exploitation.聽
Why Myanmar coup shows military's limitsThe Army鈥檚 arrest 鈥� again 鈥� of Aung San Suu Kyi and her democracy fighters shows its legitimacy is slipping. More people in Myanmar buy into the idea of self-governance for a modern state.
Welcome to the climate-solution agePresident Biden鈥檚 initiatives on renewable energy may reflect a turning point in the climate debate.
Helping hands across the US borderBiden鈥檚 main foreign focus could be the Central American nations that produce the most illegal border crossings. His goal of $4 billion in aid is a neighborly act.
Redefining US leadership with foreign aidBiden鈥檚 focus on aid for his foreign policy will run into trends that require listening to aid recipients.
Europe's style toward bulliesAfter a military challenge to EU member Greece, Turkey opts for talks on maritime claims. Its change of heart may be a result of the EU鈥檚 patient and 鈥減ositive鈥� approach.
A humanitarian pause in Ethiopia鈥檚 war?Reports of hunger being used as a tool of war in the Tigray region could force an international intervention for peace.
A year into the pandemic, one big lessonA new study finds societies with higher levels of trust have coped better against the virus. A country鈥檚 social compact helps in the healing work.
Is Russia ready for honest governance?The brave return home of dissident Alexei Navalny after his poisoning hints of confidence that Russians are fed up with Putin-style corruption.
One head start for Biden in unifying AmericansOn one foreign-policy stance 鈥� stopping genocide in China 鈥� the Trump administration gave official support for Mr. Biden鈥檚 view, offering a template for bipartisanship in Washington.
Poetic light for Biden鈥檚 inaugurationWith a theme of unity for the swearing-in ceremony, the president-elect chose a young poet to convince Americans that 鈥渓ike light, we can鈥檛 be broken.鈥�
How young Africans find liberationA challenger to Uganda鈥檚 strongman speaks to a generation鈥檚 desire for equality and truth.