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Monitor BreakfastFrom the Republic of Georgia, a president’s plea to the West: Stop Russia hereSalome Zourabichvili, Georgia’s “only legitimate president,” warned at a Monitor Breakfast that American interests would be at risk should her country fall under Russia’s sway.
Points of ProgressBelonging and going home: Malaysia embraces diaspora, Brazil reclaims stolen artProgress roundup: Indigenous art goes home to Brazil, rights are granted to children born to Malaysian mothers overseas, and farms help birds migrate.
Ukrainians urge Trump to back peace bid with armsUkrainians hope that Mr. Trump’s planned peace initiative will not let Moscow prevail, warning the U.S. leader not to trust his Russian counterpart.
First LookAs China’s population continues to plummet, demographic alarms are ringingOnce known for its efforts to curtail population growth, China is now facing a demographic crisis that threatens its economy and already-frail social security system.
Difference MakerA retired bishop transforms guns into garden tools to help youths envision peaceThe nonprofit Swords to Plowshares Northeast isn’t just raising awareness of gun violence; it is forging a more peaceful vision for the future.
Free trade, openness, and democracy: Why China’s rhetoric mirrors America’sAs Donald Trump takes office in the U.S., China pitches itself as the new global leader – and for all the countries’ ideological differences, Beijing seem to be taking notes from Washington.
First LookGaza ceasefire sets in motion release of 3 Israeli hostagesA ceasefire in the War in Gaza took effect on Sunday as Hamas released the first three hostages it has held for 15 months during its fighting with Israel.
South Korea’s president is arrested over a martial law declarationSouth Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested Sunday, just days after being apprehended at his home in Seoul. He faces possible imprisonment for declaring martial law last month.
In Gaza and Israel, ceasefire elicits happiness and delayed griefOver more than 15 months of war and loss, Israeli and Palestinian emotions have been rubbed raw, or suppressed. Now they are being released by an imminent ceasefire, even as questions over its durability persist.
Trump promises a quick end to the war in Ukraine. Russia is not convinced.Many assume Donald Trump’s policies mirror those of Vladimir Putin. But there is a yawning gulf between the two men’s outlooks for the war in Ukraine.
In Israel and Gaza, ceasefire deal’s many uncertainties temper joyWord of an Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal was greeted with relief and some celebrations. But Israelis and Palestinians have been disappointed before; joy over the fragile deal was muted.
Donald Trump aims dealmaking ambitions at world trouble spotsDonald Trump prides himself on his skills as a dealmaker, but his ambitions to reach agreements with China, Russia, and Iran may be beyond his reach.
When Trump hints at Greenland military action, Europe can’t ignore it. Here’s why.Donald Trump’s suggestion that he’d use force to acquire Greenland may just be bargaining. But for Denmark and Europe, it’s a possibility too serious to ignore.
Young Mozambicans lose patience with entrenched ruling partyFifty years after ousting Portugal’s colonial government in Mozambique, Frelimo is still in power. But young people’s desire for change was evident in protests against the inauguration of the country's new president.
First LookPhased Gaza ceasefire deal is announced between Israel and HamasAfter months of on-off negotiations conducted by Egyptian and Qatari mediators, there is hope that the remaining details of the ceasefire deal will be resolved within hours and could go into effect on Jan. 19.
Trump has threatened mass deportations. Mexico prepares for mass reintegration.Deportations entail fear and heartbreak. But amid an expected wave of deportees from the U.S., Mexican civil society is mobilizing to lay out a more positive reintegration.
First LookDon’t know what ASEAN is? Neither did Pete Hegseth. Why this Asian bloc is important.The 10-nation bloc, known as ASEAN, has been useful for the United States in countering China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific. Many member nations have territorial disputes with China, which has become increasingly assertive in pressing those claims.
In Biden-Trump handoff, a foreign policy shift for a changed world?President Joe Biden’s final foreign policy speech and Donald Trump’s previews of his priorities underscore a tectonic shift in how America projects global power, from relying on alliances to taking a more imperial approach. Does that fit the times?
Difference Maker‘Paw partners’ across the US step in to aid overwhelmed animal sheltersShelters are struggling to care for vulnerable animals. A constellation of animal welfare groups is supplementing their work.
Points of ProgressWhy preschool matters in Mexico and bees thrive in SloveniaProgress roundup: Preschool has lasting positive affects for children in Mexico, Slovenia’s affinity for bees aids in their conservation, and more.
