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Why the thanks for German tanksTiny Lithuania on the Russian border welcomed the first permanent deployment of German forces on foreign soil since World War II. Germany welcomed the gratitude for its transformation into a trusted leader of Europe.
Montana puts ‘red’ and ‘blue’ values in housingIn the state with the least affordable homes, lawmakers and citizens of different ideologies unite on reforms to lower prices, setting a model for nonpartisan solutions.
Syria’s path of justice and mercyConcern over the country splitting apart may be headed off by an attempt at national reconciliation through two commissions probing past atrocities.
Compassion tempers a war’s impactA civil war in Sudan has triggered community-led support for people displaced by fighting. This civilian response is rooted in a tradition of Islamic spiritual struggle and a “call to mobilize.”
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In Romania, clean politics clean upA surprise win for a graft-fighting candidate to be the next president shows the top priority of young Romanians. All the better to fend off Russian influence.
Why Japan, South Korea inch closerWill their troops work together to save democracy in Asia? Perhaps. Meanwhile, an election in South Korea reveals a shift toward reconciliation.
Latin America’s model of modest leadershipThe region’s response to the death of a beloved former president in Uruguay underscores how that nation’s values have inspired democratic norms across the Americas.
Sovereignty for Colombia’s Indigenous peopleBy granting autonomy to Indigenous groups, the government promotes peace and protects the environment.
In Norway, more voices, better solutionsWith a rise of distrust in government, a national panel of everyday people shows how civil listening can find a consensus on values for decisions on difficult issues.
A win for peaceful accord in TurkeyThe country’s main Kurdish separatist group is disbanding and laying down arms – initiating a process that could both strengthen and test democracy in Turkey.
The inviting geniality of a front porchA large exhibit on how Americans use the porch serves as a reminder of how this public-private space can foster dialogue and neighborliness.
Women’s freedom to ride – and provideIn more countries, women are driving motorbikes, breaking social restrictions while helping other women find safe rides. They are finding new abilities and inner freedom as they support themselves and their families.
Syrians learn to bend and blendBouts of religious violence since December’s liberation from a dictator have not halted a historic desire for an inclusive society. “We learn together and we empower each other,” one minister explained.
The meekness behind human ‘flourishing’A global survey by two American universities finds a link between a satisfying life and spiritual well-being. People in less-wealthy nations rank particularly high because of their regular religious engagement.
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