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Making sense of disruptionThe Trump administration鈥檚 actions tend to incite immediate fear from critics or jubilation from supporters. In reality, it is too soon to tell what lasting impact of his policies will have on the country.
The Monitor's ViewArmenia redefines peace as withinA draft peace agreement with longtime foe Azerbaijan comes alongside a campaign for Armenians to reflect on an identity higher than ethnicity.
The Monitor's ViewThe hard knocks of rocketryA string of failures in space exploration is a lesson in the lessening of limitations.
The Monitor's ViewA burst of justice in the PhilippinesA country still scoring low in rule of law marks another success by handing over a former president to an international court for alleged crimes against humanity.
The Monitor's ViewListen up, wise up: Forums that inspire trustNew types of civic spaces for civil dialogue, such as citizen assemblies, are showing promise in 鈥渂ringing to light a truth.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewIn Gaza plan, Arabs recast the futureAs the U.S. shifts its role in the world, the Mideast finds some strength to design peace for endless conflicts.
Amid a torrent of news, eddies of calmIn the first months of 2025, important news from the U.S. political sphere has dominated the headlines. But equally as critical are the stories that don't plaster the front page.
The Monitor's ViewGermany jumps mental hurdlesNew leaders plan to break taboos on military spending and fiscal restraint. One reason that made this possible: the country鈥檚 hard work for postwar reconciliation.
The Monitor's ViewThe beauty in arguing over baseball umpiresThe major leagues are testing robots to call balls and strikes, prompting deeper questions about the irreplaceable values of human excellence.
The Monitor's ViewRedefining security in a hostile worldAs big powers grow aggressive, Taiwan and Ukraine find defense can be more than bombs and bullets
The Monitor's ViewWhen nations live by integrityA global body that sets norms for honesty and transparency in trade and finance has lately helped nations curb 鈥渄irty money鈥� and boost their economies.
The Monitor's ViewDrawing peace in SudanAmid an ongoing civil war, education for displaced children shows how societies in conflict preserve normalcy through dignity.
A new editor, an enduring commitmentThe Monitor鈥檚 new editor details the organization鈥檚 steadfast commitment to truth and the vision of founder Mary Baker Eddy聽鈥渢o injure no man, but to bless all mankind.鈥�
Now showing: The finest movie house memoriesStreaming has made it easier than ever to watch Oscar-nominated films.聽But there's still nothing like piling into a community movie house.
The Monitor's ViewA defeat for terrorism in the MideastThe founder of a Kurdish armed insurgency calls for his fighters to disarm and dissolve, reflecting a trend against terrorism in the Mideast and for democracy.
The Monitor's ViewWhy this basketball star shines onFor Diana Taurasi, her incredible success on the court came from an attitude of calm confidence and a love of others, helping draw new fans to women鈥檚 basketball.
The Monitor's ViewWit and light win the day against ChinaIn its showdown over offshore territory, the Philippines deploys transparency and comic books rather than a 鈥減rism of fear鈥� to isolate China.
The Monitor's ViewSyria鈥檚 path to innocenceThe Arab country鈥檚 new leaders join citizens and civil society organizations in establishing justice on a basis of forgiveness.
The Monitor's ViewFor Germany, all hangs on innovationSunday鈥檚 election gave a boost to parties seeking to end a long recession by unleashing the economy for digitization and other reforms.
The Monitor's ViewA new global center for clean governmentOnce a leader in tackling bribery and other corruption worldwide, the U.S. may be ceding that role to Europe.