All The Monitor's View
- From fear to freedom for women
Making public transportation more female-friendly has built cities on compassion and equality.
- Ukraine’s creativity edge
Russia’s invasion sparked feats of technological innovation that have saved Ukraine and may help it win.
- Lessons for Gaza from Colombia
To curb armed groups, the South American country started with a vision of equality, patience, and trust – qualities needed in negotiations and in rebuilding society.
- A big restraint on a wider Mideast war
The Israel-Hamas war may spill over into Lebanon if Hezbollah, a Hamas ally and Iranian proxy, seeks to do so. But the Lebanese people may think otherwise.
- For global youth, it’s green by choice
A new generation isn’t waiting for leaders to settle their disputes over climate change. The young are relying on innovation, connection, and shared values to steward the planet.
- Sprouts of peace amid shots of war
Arabs showing an increasing preference for nonviolent tactics may influence the outcome of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
- Green energy’s green light
More Americans are willing to have renewable energy projects in their communities. Another shift is that regulators are learning to listen better before starting a green project.
- For Palestinians in Gaza, a coming choice
As Israel tries to oust Hamas, decisions on who rules Gaza can rely on a Palestinian dislike of Hamas corruption and a desire for clean institutions.
- Building bridges over a war’s divide
Quiet gestures of reconciliation in response to the crisis in Gaza perhaps mark new ways for peacemaking.
- What qualities China seeks in a leader
Tributes for the late Premier Li Keqiang reveal a public desire for openness, compassion, and integrity.
- Post shooting, healing in Maine
After another gun massacre, Lewiston finds answers through compassion and empathy.
- Lessons from a bounce-back nation
Greece’s resilience in recovering from a shattered economy is now praised as a model.
- Resetting the House
The election of a new Republican speaker puts civility first in style of leadership.
- Bulgaria gavels in rule of law
As most countries degrade their rule of law, the Black Sea nation comes out tops in a survey for embracing it.
- Mutual goals for Israelis, Palestinians
The Gaza crisis spotlights how much both peoples seek democratic ideals.
- Saying, ‘Hello, neighbor’ at Halloween
The trick-or-treating holiday that allows Americans to know their neighbors serves as a model for local groups trying to reduce social isolation and political polarization.
- Fearless citizens build Venezuela’s renewal
Opponents to a dictator organize a primary to elect a presidential candidate, with help from the United States in easing sanctions.
- Relief for the innocent in Gaza war
Rising global concern for civilian harm may finally be shaping the conflict in coming days.
- Softer ways to deterrence in Gaza
President Joe Biden’s trip to Israel fits a longer shift toward building peace through trust in the Middle East.
- Win for democracy in a Polish medley
An election in Poland results in a victory for three parties working together to end the ruling party’s drift toward authoritarianism.