All The Monitor's View
- How honesty fuels Nigeria
Africa’s most populous nation reaches toward an economy of trust without fossil fuel subsidies.
- Peacemakers and Putin’s holy war
In former Soviet states with churches tied to the Russian Orthodox Church, the Kremlin leader faces a rebellion against the invasion of Ukraine.
- Rising seas, rising compassion
The world’s first agreement on climate mobility – between Australia and a South Pacific nation – offers a model based on dignity and individual agency.
- Gaza truce as a marker for peace
Qatar’s mediation in the Israel-Hamas ‘humanitarian pause’ reflects other triumphs in building a less-violent Middle East.
- A mind for peace in Africa
Societies across the continent refine models of justice based on equality, inclusion, and reconciliation.
- Thanksgiving unity during a divisive war
When Americans gather for a day of gratitude and praise, their gestures of love are needed to heal the strains of the Gaza war.
- Climate fairness on a Dutch ballot
Europe’s architect for achieving climate neutrality faces a national election that may show how voters view the shared burden of energy sacrifices.
- Argentina as a Latin American bellwether
Voters opt for a libertarian president yet, at a deeper level, Sunday’s election continues a regional trend of strengthening democracy through trust and equality.
- The giving season’s new song
Appeals for charity, especially from Thanksgiving through New Year’s, may work better if those in need are able to control their story.
- Returning Afghans bring dignity home
The mass repatriation of migrants from Pakistan may strengthen a renewal of equality for women.
- At Biden-Xi summit, the voices of Taiwan
The summit’s reach for stability between the U.S. and China relies on respect for Taiwan’s embrace of democracy and independence.
- 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.