https://www.csmonitor.comEditorials from The Christian Science Monitor.https://images.csmonitor.com/csm/2024/04/1172291_2_csmlogo_feed_250x30_standard.pnghttps://www.csmonitor.comChristian Science Monitor. All rights reserved.300en-usFri, 14 Aug 2026 21:33:17 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0814/Japan-eyes-nonartificial-intelligence?icid=rssd04dd37ebaf28bf3b18c91b34ef70365Quite aware that it lags in creating AI models, Japan instead aims to gain advantage by speeding up AI’s use in its mighty factories. That requires elevated types of human intelligence.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:11:26 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0813/Taking-heed-of-nature-s-chorus-and-of-each-other?icid=rss0377d35be239e78374936117e44ed719“Soundwalking” – or giving an ear to all that the natural environment communicates – holds lessons for how to better listen to one another. It speaks volumes to what’s needed today.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:18:37 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0812/A-Mideast-beacon-for-the-sanctity-of-life?icid=rssf1a9ad365a47f5e8ece4278bf7cec234Amid war within its borders and elsewhere, Lebanon officially ends the death penalty, setting an example for a region that often resorts to violence.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:35:08 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0811/Turkey-brightens-the-outlook-for-peace?icid=rss0c3b5e4611693441b014ebe64aae94ebNew legislation paves the way to end ethnic conflict and reintegrate Turkey's Kurdish separatists. Even as details are ironed out, the law positions this NATO member to play a stabilizing role in a restive region.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:45:32 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0810/Young-people-bid-for-online-agency?icid=rss3bea507031605a3bf706df8efba1552aPending laws and recent legal cases seek increased transparency into social media design features that target youth audiences. Preserving the innocence of childhood is a shared civic motivation across generations.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:04:21 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0807/The-power-of-honesty-in-AI-research?icid=rssc0ed39aa4ee06042329ae37e5c711846A giant Chinese firm, ByteDance, tells its AI researchers to not imitate American models, but rather rely on patient, long-term work to build the best product. Such rectitude might be a light for AI regulators.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:47:43 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0806/Helping-wildlife-roam-one-safe-path-at-a-time?icid=rss4b10e435216b69fe9e829f38ed44c27dAround the world, governments are investing in infrastructure that’s extending habitat range and enabling freer movement for animals. These innovations benefit human safety, too, and affirm the intrinsic value of wildlife.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:08:36 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0805/A-soft-way-to-harden-homes-against-wildfire?icid=rssddf3de00aba38bc017d78c3155927950Utah, in contrast with California and Colorado, will try a less restrictive approach to fortifying houses in fire-prone areas. Climate resilience might be more sustainable with buy-in from homeowners.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:44:23 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0804/Africa-plows-a-different-growth-path?icid=rss6434d53e0a38839fc449abd07fee374cForeign investors and African governments are boosting agricultural productivity and exports that blend business and social benefits, creating new models for economic development.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:49:18 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0803/Iran-s-war-on-its-homefront?icid=rss5aa7c48115a18884eabdf1e72b49440bDespite a surge of executions to instill fear of further protests, rare public defiance of the regime reveals widespread dissent, even against the nuclear program.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:20:22 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0731/AI-s-boost-to-enterprise-innovation-and-jobs?icid=rssdafe9fff4ed19699faa80493a85dea03An upsurge in business startups in the U.S. – assisted by affordable artificial intelligence – points to opportunities for Americans, challenging old ideas about what is possible. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:42:57 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0730/A-green-thumb-for-community-renewal?icid=rss6836fcd05c093d1846c03d13c210d612For reducing loneliness and political polarization, nothing quite beats community gardens. Their rise has built connections that have sown both beans and bonds.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:09:50 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0729/Parents-in-prison-New-ways-to-sustain-family-bonds?icid=rss0dc0b08d93136c92124bad2ec31fd861The increasing incarceration of women – often for minor, nonviolent offenses – carries a high human cost. There is a shift toward alternatives that balance accountability with the right of children to continued parental care.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:55:18 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0728/Finding-liberty-in-a-Chinese-prison?icid=rssa1e8a4106f1d3646d754282ccd4d746bA Christian pastor attributes his July release to both prayer and political pressure. His freedom began in a recognition of a spiritual reality that most Americans acknowledge.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:20:25 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0727/How-to-dull-the-lure-of-sports-gambling?icid=rss6287e9b3e258d7846faf38cfd1cd6b8cSeveral U.S. states are taking steps to address the rise in gambling addiction. Preventive education could help shift the focus from the ‘troubling illusion’ of luck to the importance of individual agency – and restore players' and fans' joy in athletic competition.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:00:28 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0724/The-maturity-and-dignity-of-Ukraine-s-citizens-and-leaders?icid=rss08973e8a30dbed3a16228791dd7fdbc4In wartime protests, Ukrainians have shown what peaceful, “loyal opposition” looks like – and can achieve. Their president has responded with both pragmatism and a degree of humility.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:52:57 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0723/India-s-Gen-Z-is-speaking-up?icid=rss9b9b518173fe3579b27a5b6cfe106c5eThe burgeoning “cockroach” youth movement isn’t just about humor and social media. Demonstrators’ calls for accountability are  tapping into the nation’s deeper desire to reclaim its democratic voice.   Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:59:46 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0722/The-EU-moves-forward-on-expansion-and-the-rule-of-law?icid=rssced81c50b481ffe13edec43a31bb02f4To join the European Union, countries need to meet governance and anti-corruption standards. As European citizens also keep pushing for these, a new report finds some evidence of progress.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:33:48 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0721/Respecting-refugees-dignity-in-Africa?icid=rssb9b0b9e8e93be8f73f966c28b2e41650A new integration  program in Ethiopia confirms a broader shift in outlook that recognizes the individual worth and potential of refugees as assets to society.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:47:45 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Boardhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0720/The-US-voting-system-merits-both-trust-and-vigilance?icid=rss8e05cbd48d0eefb5c0fff1d6dfdfb453A majority of ordinary Americans as well as tech and political experts view the U.S. voting system as reliable and trustworthy. However, it can – and should – be strengthened to counter potential AI-enabled interference in the future.  Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:39:03 EDTthe Monitor's Editorial Board