In this week’s magazine, we look at the fortunes of Afghan women today from inside Afghanistan and from Europe.

As interest and investment in women’s sports surges, a new “league of their own” steps up to the plate: the Women’s Pro ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Advocates say smart cameras can help bring down crime – a top priority for many Brazilians – but this technology is exploding before a clear legal framework has been put into place.

Authors increasingly use AI tools to craft their work. Readers are concerned about transparency and quality.

A touring art exhibit of life-size elephants is in Boston for the next month, aiming to connect with people and inspire ...

The Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani compact is a response to the prolonged Iran war, an Israel perceived as seeking hegemony, and the ...

Trying to understand AI? Monitor reviewers plunge into AI-related books that offer a path through the complex issues.

Iran has issued dramatic new demands around any reopening of the waterway. Oman says talks to manage the strait between it ...

The East Mediterranean is becoming an alternative energy source for Europe as Russia’s war in Ukraine and Middle East ...

Former Soviet states in Central Asia are questioning Russia’s war with Ukraine ...

Instead of rushing to repair a war damaged university, policymakers decided to wait. They gained international support – and ...