All The Monitor's View
A life buoy for an Egypt sinking in red inkThe country’s helpful role in the war in Gaza has pushed foreign lenders to show empathy and gratitude in approving massive loans.
An award for architecture that unifiesThis year’s Pritzker Architecture Prize went to a Japanese designer whose work fosters community yet dignifies the individual.
A Mexican election offers freedomIn June, either of two accomplished women is expected to win the presidency. For women across Latin America, the candidacies mark progress over limitation and fear.
Unanimous court rebuttal to political animusOne “take home” message from a Supreme Court ruling against states barring Trump from the ballot is that unity in rule of law is more important than political differences.
‘Healing spaces’ in post-conflict societiesA new Afghan archive reflects the roles of empathy and personal dignity in lifting countries beyond war and repression.
The oyster is your worldEurope sets a path to restoring degraded natural areas, such as oyster beds, in hopes of showing that harmony with nature can not only help the climate but also boost prosperity.
A light for postwar Gaza, IsraelRecovery efforts in a Hawaiian town leveled by wildfire offer lessons in how a rethinking of community can bring a restorative effect.
Look who’s saving European democraciesLed by young voters, Poland has a new government restoring equality in rule of law. The European Union just rewarded the reforms, which help counter authoritarian populism.
Peaceful steps to defang gangsA truce between drug cartels in Mexico, though fragile, follows a pattern of discerning the motives of warring partners to restore calm.
Urban art as city correctiveNew forms of public art build on the experiences of cities like Philadelphia, where the arts help heal communities and individuals.
To fix Gaza, a glint of trustIn a region where suspicion runs high, Israel plans to rely on a few trusted Palestinians in Gaza to self-govern.
The light Navalny left to RussiaHis example, more than his leadership, inspires many Russians to not let fear take over their role in democratic change.
Tapping ingenuity in rural farmersTo adapt to climate change, global food agencies listen more to ideas from the two-thirds of the world’s poor people who work in agriculture.
African renewal in artistic expressionAn arts festival in Rwanda reflects a drive among younger Africans to shape a narrative of dignity, purpose, and achievement.
A clear light for Latin AmericaThe country that made the most progress against corruption last year offers up lessons on where honesty in governance begins.
Amid war, civilians’ power of innocenceFrom Gaza to Ukraine to Sudan, individuals lay the ground for peace through quiet acts of caring.
Elections that spark joyIndonesia’s highly serious election for a new president also comes with a tradition of festival-like fun. All the better to avoid national divisions.
Democracy’s foot soldiers in PakistanIn a surprise election result, youth and women set the tone for governance on honesty, humility, and accountability.
Seeds of compassion in MyanmarThailand’s plan to provide aid to innocent civilians in its war-torn neighbor opens a door for building trust between foes.
Civic strength in Senegal’s calmAn election delay has provoked an African nation to renew its democratic norms of dialogue and integrity.
