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The Monitor's ViewWhat binds Colombian gangs to peaceA renewed truce between rival gangs rests on a compassion for 鈥� and from 鈥� those seeking a way out of violence.
The Monitor's ViewFresh forms of dissent in RussiaThe Kremlin鈥檚 suppression of rights activists opposed to the war has led many to find new ways to make demands for peace and freedom.
The Monitor's ViewAn earthquake unearths Turkey鈥檚 democratic rootsThe February temblor pushes residents to renew their civic engagement in order to rebuild, challenging an autocrat鈥檚 rule.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine鈥檚 drive to put Putin on trialThe principle of territorial integrity would be affirmed if Ukraine wins U.N. support for a special court to deal with Russia鈥檚 invasion 鈥� a 鈥渨ar of aggression.鈥�
A reporter鈥檚 鈥榝ull investment of head and heart鈥�Reporter Martin Kuz sees potential for Ukraine to find a kind of positive transformation known as post-traumatic growth on the other side of the war.
A photo affirms Ralph Yarl鈥檚 humanity. Should it need to?For our commentary writer, the shooting of Black teenager Ralph Yarl raises questions of how to overcome fear and racism with humanity and love.
The Monitor's ViewReefs and rangelands of renewalSuperblooms and deep-water discoveries promote new bonds of appreciation as humanity confronts climate change.
The Monitor's ViewFreeing the truth for freedom of the seasAs Ukraine did with Russia鈥檚 invasion, the Philippines now exposes China鈥檚 hostile actions in the legal domain of Philippine waters and islands.
The Monitor's ViewRenters and landlords as partners?Pandemic-era bans on evictions have evoked a healthy rethink on ways to curb adversity and costs of evicting tenants.
The Monitor's ViewThe inner life of IraniansThe regime tries new ways to force women to cover their heads, even as it misses how many Iranians have turned away from Muslim practices to seek alternative sources of meaning.
The Monitor's ViewDespite Sudan fighting, a society reshapes itselfAs military factions battle in the streets for power, pro-democracy groups still work behind the scenes.
A father鈥檚 sunny smile on Ramadan morningsMy siblings and I grew up as first-generation Muslims in the United States, far from the decorated streets and festive atmosphere overseas.
The Monitor's ViewThe worst of war violence versus the best of humanityRussia鈥檚 reaction to videos that seem to show its forces beheading Ukrainian soldiers hints at recognition of humanitarian law.
The Monitor's ViewPreempting gun violence in schoolsSchools that invest strongly in caring for students have less violence, a study finds. Can cities do the same for citizens?
Why one Black mayor sees an American 鈥榓partheid鈥�The Tennessee House expulsions, together with bills to address the Jackson, Mississippi, water crisis, point to聽attitudes that deny Black self-determination. 聽聽
The Monitor's ViewA key lubricant in Mideast talksIn talks on one of the region鈥檚 worst conflicts 鈥� Yemen 鈥� Oman has brought calm mediation based on seeing the best in participants.
The Monitor's ViewChoices in forgiving debtsModernizing financial institutions like the World Bank starts with setting individual dignity and shared prosperity above national interests.
Finding hope in early efforts to educate the formerly enslavedAfter the Civil War, efforts to educate the formerly enslaved were wide ranging.聽Remnants of that move toward equality are still evident today.
The Monitor's ViewNimble US support of democratic bright spotsPresident Joe Biden鈥檚 policy of quickly aiding a country emerging from autocracy may meet its test after Thailand鈥檚 May election.
Why Ehud Barak sees hope in Israeli unrest