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The Monitor's ViewPost-riots, France looks at left-behind youthA week of unrest following the police killing of an ethnic Arab youth stirs a renewal of social cohesion.
The Monitor's ViewPatriotism that heals communitiesA police shooting in Akron last year led to a canceling of the Fourth of July celebrations. This year, the Ohio city finds renewal through the civic values of American liberty.
The ongoing march toward a more perfect unionA sense of exceptionalism has long infused pride in the American system.聽That self-image took a hit with the federal indictment of Donald Trump
Readers RespondReaders write: What鈥檚 missing from the reparations conversationLetters to the editor for the July 10 & 17, 2023 weekly magazine. Readers reflect on the complexities of reparations 鈥� and Kissinger's legacy.
Happy Interdependence Day!With the United States celebrating its Independence Day, our commentator imagines how the holiday could be more forward-looking 鈥� with a focus on unity.
The Monitor's ViewAfrica鈥檚 moment of truth after Russia鈥檚 mutinyThe continent鈥檚 desire to stay neutral in big-power rivalries is now tested by Moscow鈥檚 continuing use of the Wagner mercenaries and invasion of Ukraine.
The Monitor's ViewThe court鈥檚 homework assignment for colleges on raceIn finding racial preferences in college admissions unconstitutional, the Supreme Court encourages pursuit of the聽 鈥渃ommendable goals鈥� of campus diversity by other means.
The Monitor's ViewMiddle East fence-mendingIn a forward step amid a spike in West Bank violence, Israel and Palestinians at least speak about justice for innocent victims of attacks.
The Monitor's ViewA new civic confidence in GuatemalaThe unexpected embrace of a reformist presidential candidate shows a determination by voters to renew equality and honest governance.
The Monitor's ViewHow truth bombs for Russians may end the warA popular Russian commander bursts the lies that justified the invasion of Ukraine. Despite his failed mutiny and exile, his truth-telling may ricochet in the war trenches.
The Monitor's ViewA prototype for China-West teamworkPatience has paid off in a debt deal for Zambia that sets a precedent for China鈥檚 cooperation on global financial governance.
The Monitor's ViewShoots of green integrityCorruption risks in extracting metals for green technologies are encouraging transparency and better governance in companies and countries.
The Monitor's ViewThe second big front against RussiaLike Ukraine as it rolls out its military offensive, neighboring Moldova has launched a truth-telling campaign against a massive information war by Moscow to keep the country in its orbit.
The Monitor's ViewAn India of 'trusted collaboration'?A state visit to Washington by the country鈥檚 leader comes with hints of shared values, not just shared interests.
The Monitor's ViewRepair of a postwar Ukraine means fixing RussiaInternational steps to seek reparations from Russia are not only about money. They also aim at driving introspection and atonement.
Community and the art of repairReparations are a fraught political topic. But as the Monitor looks at the issue in depth, we look for one key element: building community.聽 聽
The Monitor's ViewEurope鈥檚 new unity on migrationDealing with recent crises has built up enough trust that the European Union now finds it can better solve the wave of migrants.
Black lives lost, and the 鈥榣anguage of the unheard鈥�The killing of a Black middle schooler for no apparent reason reminds our contributor of too many similar losses. What could prove that Black lives matter?
The Monitor's ViewA newly 鈥榬ational鈥� Turkey?After years of trying unorthodox economics 鈥� and failing 鈥� a reelected president appears ready to follow data-driven norms based on proven principles.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Mexico may beat the US in having a woman presidentA very active women鈥檚 movement in Mexico may not have changed attitudes much. But in politics, it has changed results.