All The Monitor's View
- After Memphis, peals of unity in defining justice
The public response to another incident of police brutality offers one measure of progress toward ensuring law enforcement stays with the law.
- A rising global norm against bribery
Amid world pacts against corruption, one practice stands out: companies adopting an international standard to build a culture of integrity.
- Small country, model gains in Africa
Gambia’s democratic gains top a new index of Africa’s progress in building societies based on justice and equality.
- Ukraine’s other war front wins a few battles
An arrest and a flurry of firings and resignations point to new victories against corruption – and for rising public demands for integrity.
- A nod to Palestinian equality
The ordaining of the first female Christian pastor in the Holy Land amplifies the importance of women to peace.
- China, Russia show freedom’s role in ‘disruptive’ science
An exodus of talent in both countries is driven by researchers seeking a free flow of ideas that can revive breakthroughs in thought.
- The social medium of happiness
The antidote to the disruptive effects of internet disinformation may reside more in caring relationships than government regulations.
- A leader’s parting grace
In a surprise departure, New Zealand’s prime minister reminds a nation of the qualities that she – and the people – needed during a few big crises.
- From drought and storm to calm in California
Amid changing weather patterns, the state is finding a basis for security in a unity of caring for the environment.
- The armor of innocence in Ukraine
As Russia shifts from taking Ukraine to terrorizing its people, Western countries change their choices of weapons to offer the Ukrainian military.
- An African defense against dishonesty
In Ghana, countering cyberthreats and disinformation starts with civic unity and strong democratic virtues.
- The humility of contrition opens a healing path in Indonesia
A president’s deep regret over six decades of human rights violations sets the stage for the Southeast Asian country to heal old wounds.
- Earth’s protective layer of trust and unity
Progress in restoring the ozone layer provides a model in caring for the environment through global cooperation.
- Why Brazil dodged a military coup
Despite pleas from Sunday’s protesters for the military to join them in storming the capital, the top brass honored an election result – as well as civilian rule.
- Border solutions that bridge a political divide
Common concern for the rule of law shows that security and compassion are not incompatible.
- An Arab soccer tournament tackles corruption
The sport’s world body is letting Iraq host the Gulf Cup, citing better governance – a symbol of progress in Islamic nations.
- Israel’s strengths are more than arms and land
As a hardline government settles into power, the military’s outgoing chief upholds the wisdom of protecting noncombatants under international law.
- A very modern model of security for Ukrainians
Croatia’s entry into the inner sanctum of the EU, where principles are a source of power, is a model for Ukraine in defining a secure future.
- Colombia’s disarming compassion
The government’s peace agenda seeks to include rebel factions in the work of ending conflict through a caring response to communities torn by violence.
- A commander in chief’s prayer on the battlefront
In the darkness of winter and war, Volodymyr Zelenskyy evoked the light of innocence.