All The Monitor's View
Choices in forgiving debtsModernizing financial institutions like the World Bank starts with setting individual dignity and shared prosperity above national interests.
Nimble US support of democratic bright spotsPresident Joe Biden’s policy of quickly aiding a country emerging from autocracy may meet its test after Thailand’s May election.
Curbing gun violence by ‘uncornering’ gangsA new plan by the city of Syracuse pinpoints gang leaders as agents of change, not targets for crackdowns.
Reflecting back Ramadan’s serenityViolent clashes in Jerusalem during Ramadan may mark Islam’s yearly holiday. Yet around the world, many non-Muslims are honoring the holy celebration.
Neighborly headwinds for the TalibanWhile Afghanistan’s leaders roll back rights for women, gender equality is starting to reshape a region emerging from outdated social norms.
Europe’s little platoons for changeRussia’s war on Ukraine has forced big changes in Europe – Finland in NATO! – but it may be small countries leading the way.
France breaks bread with its migrantsImmigration is steadily deepening bonds of unity and affection, finds a new study.
A truth-bearing defense against ChinaDemocracies like Taiwan are learning from each other on how to reinforce their values against attempts to divide through digital propaganda.
From war to warmth in East AfricaFragile transitions underway in Ethiopia and Sudan are laying the groundwork for a return to democracy based on truth and reconciliation.
Looping China into the anti-corruption fightA U.S. charge that an American crypto-currency leader bribed Chinese officials might bring China into the global campaign against transnational corruption.
Where the accent is on meritScotland’s new leader, the first Muslim to lead a Western European state, adds to a growing embrace of values over personal identity.
In Iran and Israel, a march to equalityProtests in both countries against religious-based rule have won in their own way.
In baseball’s new rules, sacrifice fliesThe national pastime will pitch artistry over analytics, team play over individual glory.
Turkish delight in unity to save democracyAs more elected leaders around the world turn autocratic, Turkey shows how opposition parties can put aside divisions to save basic rights and liberties.
Breaking the fear of witchcraft in AfricaThe African Union’s new guidelines for uprooting an entrenched source of fear and violence shed light on the value of empathy and kindness.
Can integrity be taught? Just watch Ukraine.To prepare for postwar reconstruction, the country promises to train officials in honesty and fairness.
A court spells out what’s at stake in UkraineAn arrest warrant for Russia’s president from the International Criminal Court signals universal justice must apply to abducted Ukrainian children.
What drives the Saudi-Iran detenteAutocratic leaders in both countries face demands from youth for social liberties, with Saudi Arabia far ahead.
Green energy from the grassrootsCitizen-led renewable projects in Europe are shaping a cleaner future.
A bottom-up approach to authentic peaceTop-down solutions to violent conflicts often don’t last. More peace builders are now listening to local people’s indicators of what constitutes peace.
