All The Monitor's View
A fist bump away from an end to fearmongeringFrom Kenya to Sri Lanka, citizens find civic unity in rejecting divide-and-rule tactics by politicians.
Serena’s mental presence, in and after tennisHer 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 intrusionsBulgaria’s stand of integrity against Moscow’s bullying is a test for all of the European Union.
Undoing fear of hate among minoritiesThe 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 doorBelarus’s 2020 democratic uprising has served as both an example and as defense against Russian forces.
Ending Colombia’s cycles of revengeA 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 swaggerProgress 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 governanceThe country’s energy crisis compels the ruling party to embrace reforms - and humility - after years of corruption.
Why a poised Taiwan welcomed PelosiThe 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 reliefBeijing 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 townA study finds that urban gardens support rare species of bees and birds, placing a new value on the role of people in helping nature.
Footsteps of racial equalityLandmark cases aimed at correcting economic discrimination show how acknowledging past injustices moves societies toward fairness.
Democracy's gain in the Middle EastA turn toward one-man rule in Tunisia coincides with declining Arab confidence in elected government, but across the region support for female leaders is growing.
Changing the talk about climateCommunities around the world are finding that mutual respect enables shared solutions to the effects of shifting weather patterns.
The next scramble for AfricaAs Russia competes for greater influence on the continent, a new generation unbound by the past sets its own agenda for the future.
Post-pandemic workplaces that upliftNew office designs aim to appeal to the entire well-being of employees, including a spiritual side. The pandemic left a desire for higher purpose and greater connection.
Renewing consensus in democracyBipartisan legislation in Congress and state legislatures ranging from electoral reform to climate change shows democracy’s capacity to transcend partisan distrust.
Care for Ukraine's wartime rape survivorsRussia’s use of rape as a weapon of war has spurred an army of Ukrainian experts to help heal those who suffered such trauma. Foreign donors are backing this compassionate outreach.
Jihadis meet their match in AfricaIn Mozambique, a rise in violent Islamist groups has been countered by a mix of military and social responses based on shared values.
Italian pride in a leader's humilityPrime Minister Mario Draghi, a leader who listens and has kept a rare coalition of parties together, faces an upwelling of support after he tried to resign.
