All Editorials
The Monitor's ViewRedefining Ethiopia in midst of warAfter two years of war between the government and a rebellious state, civil society groups seek a unifying identity forged through shared values instead of conflict.
The Monitor's ViewWhat Iran protesters really wantAnger over mandatory hijabs has shifted to challenging the theological pillar for clerical rule.
Readers RespondReaders write: From bear safety to the meaning of citizenshipLetters to the editor for the Oct. 3, 2022 weekly magazine. Readers express concern about encouraging coexistence with bears and wonder about pathways toward civic engagement.
The Monitor's ViewA creative response to inflationAs central banks raise interest rates to rein in rising prices, consumers and businesses tap into an innovative spirit to lower costs.
The Monitor's ViewIsrael revives hope for a Palestinian stateThe long-ignored idea of equal states for the two people builds on demands in the Mideast for greater equality.
The Monitor's ViewThe skies open for climate aidDenmark sets a precedent for industrial nations in deciding to assist countries least responsible for global warming.
The Monitor's ViewIran鈥檚 George Floyd momentThe arrest of a woman for not wearing proper dress and her death in custody have ignited public debate on civic equality and freedoms.
The Monitor's ViewListening to the world鈥檚 studentsThe pandemic鈥檚 disruption to classrooms has forced educators to see youths as partners and developers in learning.
The Monitor's ViewPrivate giving rises to new global challengesMany of the world鈥檚 biggest donors will gather at the United Nations this month, a sign of how philanthropy has become more worldwide.
The Monitor's ViewRail workers help the U.S. find a new work-life balanceA pact that averted a rail strike includes better rules on time off for employees, an example of similar shifts in other workplaces after the pandemic.
The Monitor's ViewA peace-shaping deal for the MideastIsrael and Lebanon near a deal on their fuel-rich maritime boundaries that might also fuel better bilateral ties.
The Monitor's ViewApologizing for slavery: A Dutch way to make amendsWhy attitudes have shifted quickly about the Netherlands鈥� colonial-era role in the slave trade.
The Monitor's ViewA key weapon in Ukraine鈥檚 blitzRussia鈥檚 big retreat in eastern Ukraine was caused by more than military weapons from the West. Ukrainians were aided by an openness to the truth.
Bear witness: Compassion at the forest鈥檚 edgeHow a Monitor photographer found herself feeding a wild black bear named Cedric while on assignment in Minnesota
The Monitor's ViewA monarch鈥檚 patient work toward post-empire equalityQueen Elizabeth II shepherded Britain through the loss of an empire with persistent perfecting of the ideal of service.
The Monitor's ViewSoccer as icebreaker in a world hot spotAs Qatar readies to host the World Cup, it feels pressure from fans and the sport鈥檚 governing body to deal with rival Israel. The joy of athletics can often break through geopolitical rivalry.
The Monitor's ViewLeft or right, Latin Americans find their voiceBelow the current shifts in elections lies a deeper shift toward citizen activism that demands clean, effective governance.
The Monitor's ViewThe global contest for semiconductor talentThe new U.S. push to dominate in making computer chips only helps drive a deeper understanding of the sources of innovation.
An Afghan 鈥榲oice for voiceless sisters鈥�The Afghan women's national soccer team聽is thriving, in exile, as a special member of an Australian women's soccer league.
Readers RespondReaders write: Ukraine coverage where grace mattersLetters to the editor for the Sept. 12 & 19, 2022 weekly magazine. Readers consider the importance of grace, climate realism, and train travel.聽