All The Monitor's View
- Why one Ukraine struggle is everyone’s
Russia’s targeting of churches has reinforced Ukrainian resolve to defend religious liberty – and the freedom it allows for individual conscience.
- A South African answer to xenophobia
Despite a wave of attacks on migrants, one community sets an example for how to build trust between South Africans and other Africans.
- Israel celebrates its democracy's center
The first anniversary of a diverse governing coalition shows that the value of equality can be put into practice.
- Where India rejected violence
Restraint following acts of desecration at mosques in Ayodhya offers an antidote to rising tensions between Muslims and Hindus.
- An insight for peace in Sudan
Recognition of shared humanity may point a way forward from military rule to democracy.
- A cleansing turn in Honduras
Corruption reform is resetting democratic norms and shows regional leaders hope for addressing root causes of migration.
- A spark of democracy in Central Asia
After recent protests, voters in Kazakhstan overhaul their constitution with reforms that run counter to the autocracy in neighboring Russia.
- Charity's shift on gun violence
As communities redefine the problem as a public health issue, philanthropy is finding new opportunities to promote solutions.
- Africa's new introspection
An acknowledgment of responsibility for coups and terrorism by some of the continent’s leaders may mark a shift.
- Palpable peace for now in Yemen
The extension of a ceasefire that has brought tangible benefits may persuade rival factions to seek a permanent peace.
- Solutions that start with 'I'm sorry'
Mea culpas by public figures help open doors for reform of tough problems like gun violence.
- Peace in Ukraine as a 'matter of rights'?
A possible lesson for ending the war may come from current talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan after their war.
- Shared lessons from mass shootings
The people in Newtown and Charleston embrace Uvalde and Buffalo and also offer advice on the restorative power of forgiveness.
- Why Ukraine helps global causes for honest leaders
The country’s anti-graft successes may have helped trigger the Russian invasion. But the war now inspires calls for an international anti-corruption court.
- A basis for healing in Uvalde
Religious leaders in Texas set a higher tone for a national debate on mass shootings.
- The attraction to join clubs of democracies
With Russia’s aggression, Sweden and Finland want to join NATO while China’s moves have emboldened a democratic grouping in Asia.
- A global gauge to set the world aright
Crises from inflation to climate change are forcing transparency in how corporations measure progress in solving global issues.
- Glimpse of Ukraine-Russia ties to come
Ukraine’s first war crimes trial of a Russian soldier shows why forgiveness may be needed for postwar reconciliation.
- Walls start to fall in Northern Ireland classrooms
In a society still divided by “peace walls,” multidenominational schools help bridge divides in communities by focusing on shared values.
- Voters tweak Lebanon’s rule by sects
In an election, the armed Islamist party Hezbollah and its allies lost their parliamentary majority, yet another example of Mideast youth seeking governance based on equality, not on religion-based political patronage.