All The Monitor's View
Muslim lands staking out interfaith coexistenceSudan becomes the latest largely Muslim society to start embracing ecumenical governance.
China's rulers face a new type of dissentFor democracy activists, hatred in the face of state violence hasn鈥檛 worked very well. China鈥檚 Mongolian minority 鈥� now being forced to adopt Han culture 鈥� is trying new approaches.
Tracking the pandemic on private phonesNew tech tools on smartphones that record data related to COVID-19 put a new focus on the ability of people to self-govern their personal information.
The seeders of a new LebanonForeign leaders are working with trusted activists to revive an inclusive identity for a country in turmoil since an Aug. 4 blast.
A peace deal to piece Sudan togetherLast year鈥檚 pro-democracy protests and their unifying identity have led to a pact to integrate most rebel groups into a more inclusive government.
Why Germany鈥檚 Merkel finds it hard to retireCrisis after crisis has called for her approach, one based more on values than force.
The subtle power of nonviolent activismViolent responses to social justice protests require protesters to be even more focused on peaceful tactics.
New choices in justice after shootingsIn New Zealand and the U.S., many seeking justice after a shooting also yearn for social and individual healing.
The peacemakers in BelarusWith clever tactics of inclusion and empathy, women took to the streets to curb police violence against pro-democracy protesters. 聽
The egalitarian impulse in Thailand鈥檚 protestsMore youthful Thais are breaking a taboo by challenging a monarchy that holds back democracy. Their brave demand for free speech is itself an embrace of civic liberty.
The power of hospitality for democracyGermany rescues a Russian dissident. Lithuania hosts fleeing democrats from Belarus. The U.S. provides a haven for Chinese reformers. Such welcome mats help drive freedom in the world.
Electric vehicles near market cruising speedNow electric SUVs, buses, and even garbage trucks are approaching mass scale, helping to drive solutions for climate change.
How false fears drive anger in US votersAs the presidential race officially kicks off with party conventions, the candidates must rise above voter misperceptions of each other.
Local fixes for Africa鈥檚 jihadi violenceMilitary responses to radical Islamist groups aren鈥檛 working. Community-brokered solutions to local issues just might end the rise in attacks.
Watching a dictatorship fall one conscience at a timeAfter a rigged election in Belarus, police are defecting in response to attacks on peaceful pro-democracy protesters.
Why Israel looks different to some Arab leadersAspirations of young Arabs may help explain why the United Arab Emirates recognized Israel and may lead other Arab nations to follow.
Summer鈥檚 antidote to 鈥楥OVID fatigue鈥�Months of following a strange new lifestyle have left people ready to break away and enjoy themselves. But summer鈥檚 pleasures can be experienced in a responsible way.
College football鈥檚 unexpected opportunityWith the season hanging in the balance, the game鈥檚 evolution into a multibillion-dollar business has come uncomfortably into view.聽
Europe鈥檚 missing democratic pieceA flawed election in Belarus, a Soviet-like state, is an opening for Europe to lead in advancing democracy.
Biden鈥檚 historic choice as running mateKamala Harris as the Democratic vice presidential nominee represents steady progress in Americans perceiving each individual鈥檚 inherent worth.