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Finding hope for the future in a complicated pastRich, complex Native American societies offer a rebuke to the idea that聽civilization can only thrive at the expense of the environment.聽
The Monitor's ViewA hate crime verdict sends a message on raceA federal jury finds a racist motive in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, helping lift the national conversation.
The Monitor's ViewUkrainian liberation from Putin鈥檚 ethnic patriotismMoscow鈥檚 invasion of eastern Ukraine only affirms the country鈥檚 embrace of European Union-style values.
The Monitor's ViewDeeper solutions to Africa鈥檚 Islamist violencePeace dialogues between Nigeria鈥檚 feuding communities could produce fewer recruits for radical militant groups.
The Monitor's ViewIn Ukraine, cool calm may prevent a hot warThe country鈥檚 experience in how to react to cyberattacks provides lessons for avoiding the kind of panic that Russia seeks.
The Monitor's ViewRule of law as Europe鈥檚 defining valueThe EU鈥檚 top court approves sanctions on Poland and Hungary for their authoritarian tendencies.
The Monitor's ViewWhy youth still drive Mideast peaceA historic visit of Israel鈥檚 leader to the Gulf state of Bahrain was not only about regional security. It also provides hope for restless youth in the Middle East.
The Monitor's ViewAppealing to Russia's better natureIt has long enjoyed shaping Europe鈥檚 security by peaceful means. Now Ukraine seeks to remind Russia of that by asking for details about Russian troops on its border.
Readers RespondReaders Write: Lessons learned in sports, knitting, and romanceLetters to the editor for the February 21, 2022 weekly magazine. Readers look back fondly at old memories and point out mistakes we'll be sure not to make again.聽
In Kashmir, journalist's arrest intensifies pressure on mediaThe arrest of Fahad Shah sends a harsh message to other Kashmir journalists, one observer says. Journalists globally face rising threats.聽
The Monitor's ViewRobots as umpires and referees?Yes, robo-umps in baseball could make better calls. But what of the human side of the sport?
The Monitor's ViewCan Haiti defy failed-state syndrome?A proposed two-year road map to restore democracy may fare better than foreign intervention.
The Monitor's ViewBreaking gambling鈥檚 grip on the Super BowlAllegations of game-fixing in the NFL won鈥檛 help the league in its embrace of legal sports gambling.
The Monitor's ViewA heap of coups challenges AfricaWhen some countries welcome military rule, the continent rethinks how to better nurture democracy.
The Monitor's ViewA compelling reason for Putin not to invade UkraineBoth inside and outside Russia, a concern for saving innocent civilians may put a damper on the Kremlin鈥檚 aggression.
Recognizing Black history as American historyDoes a monthlong focus on Black history make that material more or less likely to be recognized as聽American history year-round?
The Monitor's ViewCities mix and match solutions to violenceNational divisions over policing vs. social programs melt away in urban experiments to curb gun killings.
Black History Month: These writers鈥� messages still ring trueA college literature anthology reminds our commentator how central Black people鈥檚 experiences are to American history 鈥� and how current the past can be.聽 聽
The Monitor's ViewIn one nation鈥檚 battle with corruption, more than an ounce of preventionIndonesia鈥檚 frustration with capturing corrupt officials and businesspeople has led it to focus on reinforcing integrity in individuals. One result: Its ranking on a corruption index improved last year.
Why this Tennessee teacher sees value in 鈥楳aus鈥�"People don鈥檛 just walk out of a concentration camp and go back to living their lives,鈥� says Heather Green. "Maus" explains that lingering trauma.