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The Monitor's ViewA tender way to treat armed militiasLatin America has two models for eradicating violent crime. One is rooted in dignity and forgiveness.
Millions of adults need help reading. Why the US needs to change course.As the U.S. considers how to improve reading instruction for young students, it shouldn't forget grown-ups, our commentator says. How could their hopes be better addressed?
The best way to fix a democracySurveys tell us that people around the world are not too enthusiastic about democracies, but few want to change to a different form of government. The change voters do want? Better politicians who listen to constituents and act ethically.
Whose betrayal? Our latest Rebuilding Trust story sparks internal debate.The murder of French teacher Samuel Paty聽after he displayed satirical pictures of the Prophet Muhammad to his class shook the country. Our story聽delves into the sense of betrayal felt by the teachers toward students at the school. Might some Muslim students have felt a sense of betrayal, too?
The Monitor's ViewWhy this Olympics feels festiveThe pandemic鈥檚 impact on the last Games has put many athletes and fans in a grateful, celebratory mood for the Summer Olympics in Paris.
The Monitor's ViewOpportunity knocks in Central AsiaRussia鈥檚 woes and other geopolitical shifts have allowed the heartland of Eurasia to build on the freedom from big-power intervention.
Commentary on Columbia: History, student protests, and humanityAfter arrests at Columbia University and other schools, our commentator considers the legacy of civil disobedience. How and why does society鈥檚 lens on protests change over time?
The Monitor's ViewWest Africa鈥檚 model of ballots over bulletsSenegal鈥檚 peaceful democratic change sets a model for governing with humility and trust in a region beset by military coups and violence.
The Monitor's ViewLifting a stigma in ChinaBadly in need of skilled labor, China is boosting vocational training, starting with a novel way to end prejudice against such a career path.
The Monitor's ViewA House vote that breaks the narrativeThe bipartisan passage of aid for allies and other legislation may mark a shift toward leadership forged by reason instead of political passion.
Israel, Gaza, and the 鈥榩ower of human existence鈥�The reality of life in a war zone is hard to comprehend, much less the聽sheer will and resilience required to carry on.
The Monitor's ViewHoly days during unholy warsInside Israel, both religious Muslims and Jews celebrate major religious holidays in ways that may bend the war in Gaza toward peace.
The Monitor's ViewThe joy in Mexico鈥檚 electionDespite persistent violence, voters seek a freedom from fear by embracing two presidential candidates marking a historic change.
The Monitor's ViewReplenishing UkraineFrom money to arms to recruits, Ukraine鈥檚 leader tries to keep building up his country鈥檚 protections. Yet he also focuses on the arts and culture. Why?
The Monitor's ViewListening while on the stumpAs nearly half of humanity holds elections this year, voters seek to be heard in order to place their trust in democracy.
The Monitor's ViewWhy many in Iran root for IsraelA history of Iranians shaping an inclusive national identity may explain support for the Jewish state.
Should you trust the Monitor? We asked one media watchdog to audit us.As part of the Monitor鈥檚 Rebuilding Trust project, we wondered: Are we trustworthy? So we asked Trusting News to do an audit. Here鈥檚 what it found.聽
The Monitor's ViewHidden restraints on a Mideast firestormIran鈥檚 threat of retaliation against Israel might be limited by the region鈥檚 trends toward peace.
The Monitor's ViewEurope鈥檚 model on migrationIn Europe and the U.S., illegal migration is a top concern. Yet new reforms by the European Union show how to balance competing views based on democratic values.
The Monitor's ViewHow resilient care can temper a warA yearlong war in Sudan could end by military victory or negotiation. Yet pro-democracy activists are attempting a sort of peacebuilding based on compassion.