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All rights reserved.300en-usTue, 08 Oct 2024 03:16:09 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2024/1007/The-force-of-contrition-this-Oct.-7?icid=rss893b43a04c06a5aefd41c3214ae9ee35A year of conflict in the Middle East – and beyond – has led many to reflect on their roles in causing friction and on ways to end it.Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:04:55 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/From-the-Editors/2024/1007/october-7-israel-gaza-hope?icid=rss8a37572c3aadc8aa69b32745060b7b51After decades of covering conflict in Israel and Gaza, our columnist finds hints of something unexpected: hope.Mon, 07 Oct 2024 06:00:08 EDTNed Temkohttps://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2024/1004/Vibrant-times-for-children-s-rhymes?icid=rssc4c0d6b708cd0e6cf8a40c437b2273ffA British survey measures youthful joy in verse, establishing a basis for happiness that lasts a lifetime.Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:10:03 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2024/1003/Forgiveness-in-time-of-war?icid=rss54c79b3790e893c9af2dd53feda05333Despite its struggle with Russia, Ukraine seeks to reconcile with Poland over historical grievances.Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:39:43 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2024/1002/Civility-s-art-of-listening?icid=rss98699584dff08f7049fd175da672eb54A vice presidential debate brought out some respectful deliberation and a nudge toward civility by the journalist moderators.Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:27:12 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2024/1001/Winning-elections-with-voices-of-truth?icid=rssaa847e0e611af12050c66052f3c3894fOne of Europe’s smaller nations finds it can counter a Russian-led "firehose of falsehoods."Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:02:28 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2024/0930/Democracy-s-tail-winds-in-Lebanon?icid=rss0381efd1857a34babf176d01d383e2daSetbacks for Hezbollah open a door for the aspirations of young Lebanese to be governed by nonsectarian, elected leaders.Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:19:54 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2024/0927/Equality-as-birthright-in-Myanmar?icid=rssd6e4e14852b7245cd82dc1241735bf16Military rule is eroding in the Southeast Asian state because pro-democracy women have claimed equality for themselves.Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:46:52 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2024/0926/Mercy-s-role-against-human-smuggling?icid=rss44b22a0f5ced3b1a310238be3ecf68b1When a criminal transporter of migrants confesses and asks for forgiveness, it opens a new solution for global migration.Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:23:43 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2024/0925/Avoiding-war-by-truth-telling?icid=rss379c1d74bfbb6276c9f8327cf3a19e93The Philippines arms itself against China’s aggression by exposing violent incidents at sea by Chinese vessels.Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:13:34 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/From-the-Editors/2024/0924/Just-the-facts-about-the-presidential-candidates?icid=rss72234159124a2ec860b911ad7e2d80f2In an age of deep political division when each side is prone to share only the information that comport with its argument, do facts matter? Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:25:08 EDTMark Sappenfieldhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2024/0924/Signs-of-a-South-Asian-Spring?icid=rss5742241bd7dff3342ab6999dd8a1aafdSri Lanka’s election fits a pattern in the region as more voters expect honesty in leaders and equality in their rule.Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:28:04 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2024/0923/A-Chinese-answer-to-anti-foreigner-hate?icid=rssf2db9d6beec4efc56906f1e13f88ac7fThe killing of a Japanese boy in China evokes strong reaction to Beijing’s use of anti-Japan propaganda as a tool of control.Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:17:24 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/From-the-Editors/2024/0922/military-service-motivation-enlist?icid=rssda9a9ec5b77ed6da35e58832031a633cAs military recruitment numbers flag, what motivates young people to enlist? The reasons are more varied and personal than civilians might think.Sun, 22 Sep 2024 08:30:08 EDTNoelle Swanhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2024/0920/Pro-athletes-as-star-exemplars?icid=rssa2b3bc717f4ea2270ff88752a633e65aFans see high character as much as sports prowess in sports greats like Caitlin Clark and Shohei OhtaniFri, 20 Sep 2024 11:32:05 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2024/0919/Humble-pivots-to-a-political-center?icid=rss5dc2c1f75fbee0ab95c7c2df8b3203e4In three democracies, opponents are trying to forge alliances. In one, civility and respect are winning.Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:06:54 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2024/0918/Reviving-the-spirit-of-giving?icid=rss2888b48f76c04675f9104aefe8259ed8A major report looks at causes for the drop in charitable giving. One remedy: Look at all ways of giving, especially those driven by spiritual thinking.Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:36:38 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2024/0917/Venezuela-s-future-hangs-on-facts?icid=rss759dd2a065d5c646cb01373abe924285Telling the truth about an election’s results may be the opposition’s best strategy against the regime.Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:12:02 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2024/0916/Ukraine-s-high-ground-in-Russia?icid=rss5c6db7b74bbc5c686519c9cb2638c412By welcoming scrutiny of its military incursion into Russia, Ukraine abides by rules of war and wins over world opinion.Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:29:17 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2024/0913/The-new-kids-in-the-huddle?icid=rssbed5785c4d0c590bcb5156b77bad633dGirls are flocking to a variation of American football – “flag,” as it is called – that elevates agility and teamwork. This more inclusive version does away with the physical contact of the traditional game.Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:25:31 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Board