All The Monitor's View
- Malaysia’s new norm for justice on high
A powerful former prime minister goes to prison for corruption, the result of public shift toward honest governance.
- Ukraine’s identity shift may outlive the war
Six months into the Russian invasion, Ukrainians find national unity around concrete values that explain their military’s strength.
- A great rethink on student debt
A pending decision by President Joe Biden about student loan forgiveness has put a light on how borrowers can think differently about education and taking on debt.
- Bytes and bravery over bullets
This year’s military aggressors – Russia, China, Iran - have faced resistance in their target nations because of democratic values.
- Flashlights in the cosmic cave
New telescopes offer dazzling celestial views, further pointing to a reality ordered on principle and law.
- Prodigal nation: Europe pats Greece on the back
A country that almost ruined the EU by lying about its public finances now gets praised for reforms aimed at financial integrity.
- In Africa, a lesson in peaceful gains of equality
Chad’s pro-democracy groups put enough trust in military rulers to win equal footing in coming negotiations.
- Blissful are Kenya’s peacemakers
A history of election violence has led to grassroots efforts – sermons, prayers, caravans, and art – to calm people after the Aug. 9 election.
- Hidden hand of calm in Iraq
Ten months of political chaos has not turned violent, perhaps due in large part to the guidance of the top Shiite religious leader.
- A fist bump away from an end to fearmongering
From Kenya to Sri Lanka, citizens find civic unity in rejecting divide-and-rule tactics by politicians.
- Serena’s mental presence, in and after tennis
Her impact on pro tennis goes beyond race, gender, wins, or style. She uplifted others by the way she uplifted herself.
- A crucial front against Russian intrusions
Bulgaria’s stand of integrity against Moscow’s bullying is a test for all of the European Union.
- Undoing fear of hate among minorities
The killing of Muslims in New Mexico has prompted the usual fight-or-flight reaction. For many Asian Americans, hate violence has brought a different response.
- Ukraine’s fellow fighters next door
Belarus’s 2020 democratic uprising has served as both an example and as defense against Russian forces.
- Ending Colombia’s cycles of revenge
A new president takes office Sunday vowing to uncouple the military and police forces as the country seeks healing after decades of conflict.
- Trust and calm over guns and swagger
Progress with Iran and in Yemen’s war relies in large part on Oman’s ability to be a neutral, serene facilitator of dialogue.
- South Africa’s spark for clean governance
The country’s energy crisis compels the ruling party to embrace reforms - and humility - after years of corruption.
- Why a poised Taiwan welcomed Pelosi
The controversial visit of the House speaker, while riling China, helps reinforce Taiwan’s best defense: national unity on civic values.
- China’s shift on debt relief
Beijing shows a willingness to work with Western creditors in a deal for Zambia, the first African country to default during the pandemic.
- The buzz around town
A study finds that urban gardens support rare species of bees and birds, placing a new value on the role of people in helping nature.