Safety Security Amid slog of Ukraine war, NATO turns warier eye on Russia | View caption Hide caption From its founding, NATO has guarded Europe against threats from the east. Those efforts are now being heightened, both for readiness and to deter an unpredictable Russia. This was a step many member nations wouldn’t entertain prior…
Resilience Europe The call of home: Why some Ukrainian refugees are risking a return now | View caption Hide caption Though millions of Ukrainians remain refugees abroad, an increasing number are returning home despite the war. But while being in their homeland brings some relief, it also poses new stress. Ms. Lvovych, whom the Monitor…
Hope Europe As world patience thins, Israel, Ukraine race against time | View caption Hide caption For Ukraine and Israel, nothing short of outright victory in their wars would be sufficient, but they are both fighting against the clock. Russia and Hamas have time enough to aim for a stalemate. For while these two very…
Known as the cheaper version of Paris, a city on France’s border with Belgium is often overlooked by those taking the Eurostar onto the continent – but it has plenty to offer. Lille is famous for its incredible markets, but also boasts fantastic architecture and great food. While so many miss it and head straight…
Balance Europe Protesters of Israel-Hamas war fear nuance is getting lost | View caption Hide caption Israel’s war against Hamas has unleashed a torrent of responses from Westerners, both positive and negative. Many are finding it a challenge to express their feelings without being co-opted by darker forces in society. Hamas’ deadly Oct. 7 attack…
Balance Europe Recovery in Ukraine: When horses do the whispering | View caption Hide caption The grief and pain that Ukrainian soldiers can suffer on the front line is sometimes beyond the reach of doctors and therapists. Horses, though, can help. “I am in a down moment,” he acknowledges, leaning on a crutch by the…
First Look Marches against antisemitism draw 180,000 in France Amid a large increase in anti-Jewish acts since the onset of the Israel-Hamas war, at least 182,000 French citizens nationwide marched on the streets to denounce antisemitism. The demonstrations also attracted a number of French politicians. | View caption Hide caption | More than 180,000 people…
The Explainer Could Ukraine take back Russian-occupied Crimea? | View caption Hide caption The peninsula is also connected directly to Russia by the 12-mile-long Kerch Strait Bridge. Commissioned by Mr. Putin in 2016, it’s a vital supply line, and Ukrainian special forces have hit it repeatedly with everything from explosives to jury-rigged drones. Ukraine’s defense…
Compassion Europe To counter teen suicide, French schools turn to lessons in empathy | View caption Hide caption A spate of teen suicides in France has drawn fresh attention to the threat that bullies pose. How can schools build more resilient children and break the silence cloaking school harassment? Ms. Revy started suffering from anxiety…
Responsibility Europe Russia’s nuclear saber rattling: A threat or wake-up call for the West? | View caption Hide caption Threats would appear to signal conflict. But the Kremlin’s nuclear diplomacy, seen by the West as risking escalation, is categorized as a longer-term strategy of deterrence in Russia. Tensions have been rising in the East-West confrontation…