All Editorials
The Monitor's ViewA clean shelter from Russian stormsLike its neighbor Ukraine, tiny Moldova fights off Moscow, only it must battle the influence of money from Russia 鈥� through anti-corruption reforms.
The Monitor's ViewCivic awakening among young KenyansLike their peers the world over, Kenyan youth value accountability, transparency, and justice. They鈥檙e using tech savvy to organize and hold their government to democratic standards.
The Monitor's ViewIran鈥檚 opening for libertyThe war shifted the debate among Iranians about the ability of individuals to chart a new course for the country.
The Monitor's ViewNATO eyes the essence of securityThe 32-country transatlantic military alliance will decide if today鈥檚 conflicts and challenges demand spending on nontraditional defenses 鈥� and democratic values.
The Monitor's ViewSouth Africans reimagine identity through sportsA world win for the country鈥檚 multiracial cricket team, led by its first Black captain, moves the conversation beyond labels of race and color.
The Monitor's ViewSpain weighs a leader鈥檚 apologiesA corruption scandal engulfs a prime minister who tries to make amends. Europe watches as Spaniards balance mercy and justice.
The Monitor's ViewWhat happens when the world sees children differentlyThe decline in child labor over a quarter century speaks to both citizen activism and a shift in views on what children stand for.
The voices that didn鈥檛 make it into the storyGeopolitics never exist in a vacuum. The regular people who live near the results of international deals 鈥� like the Peruvian fishermen whose coastline has been overtaken by port construction 鈥� often best describe the real impacts of those deals.
The Monitor's ViewA peace by Israelis and Iranians?Israel鈥檚 attacks on Iranian military leaders left out the commander in chief. That decision hints at an opening for removing the nuclear threat.
The Monitor's ViewLiberation through music 鈥� in prisonWrite an aria? Check. Learn music theory? Check. Master a sound board? Check. Incarcerated individuals are finding the universal language of music provides redemption and key life skills.
The Monitor's ViewArgentina鈥檚 win for clean governanceA high court affirms the sentencing of a former president for corruption, marking another reform boosting public confidence in government accountability.
The Monitor's ViewA new anchor for ocean protectionSupport rises for a 鈥渉igh seas鈥� treaty to govern marine resources, adding to similar protections for both the land and oceans.聽聽
The Monitor's ViewGentle ways to deal with illegal migrationEven as Los Angeles is now a battleground over migrant issues, the U.S. has joined hands with the United Nations in assisting the voluntary return of unauthorized migrants to their home countries. It鈥檚 an opening for consensus.
Cultivating self-reliance and cooperationIn New England, the push-pull between independence and interdependence makes for fertile soil for an emerging local food system.
The Monitor's ViewArchitecture drawn with local listeningToday鈥檚 winning designs for buildings are more sensitive to culture, climate, and community.
The Monitor's ViewIn a parched Syria, a path to plentySix months after liberation from a dictator, Syrians not only are aiming for democracy, but also must find solutions for a severe drought. That crisis may be a unifying moment.
The Monitor's ViewAfrica鈥檚 tech comes of ageThe world鈥檚 youngest continent finds that its adaptation skills and curiosity create entrepreneurs who can be globally competitive.聽
The Monitor's ViewMongolia鈥檚 young people right the shipProtests against corruption fell a prime minister and reveal a generation shaping accountable, transparent governance.
The Monitor's ViewSmall-town values speak to young AmericansAn accelerating trend of leaving large cities points to new possibilities for strengthening community and connection 鈥� and reinvigorating local economies.聽
The Monitor's ViewWhat Europeans hold dearA survey finds rule of law so popular in the European Union that it ranks higher than climate action 鈥� and justifies sanctions on errant EU states like Hungary.