All The Monitor's View
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.
Reset for clean governance in PakistanRestoration of a stalled international loan – with a requirement to address corruption – may keep the country from going the way of Sri Lanka.
Transforming an arid SouthwestFacing the prospects of more drought, the region’s water users learn new ways to steward a shared resource more efficiently.
An echo of Ukraine’s war in AsiaA new president in the Philippines reaffirms how rule of international law can help countries stand up to bullying neighbors like China or Russia.
Listening as a political de-polarizerVoters place more importance on accountability through direct dialogue with their elected officials than they do on party identity.
Keeping the faith in Sri LankaAs in many failed states, Sri Lankan religious groups step up in unity to help citizens through a deep political and economic crisis.
Kenya’s new civic sensibilitiesThe Aug. 9 presidential election could mark a historic break from political violence and show that constitutional norms have taken root.
India’s struggle to treat girls as equalsA parental preference for boys still leads to mass abortion and other sex-selection methods. India is trying new ways to shift norms but it can learn from one success story.
Energy security the clean wayAs world leaders scramble to the challenge of rising fuel prices, experts say climate-friendly changes can meet the need.
For Ukraine to win, not all weapons are militaryPledges by other democracies to rebuild Ukraine postwar do more than boost morale. They send a message to autocracies like Russia on why states must be preserved.
An alternative dialogue in post-Roe AmericaWhat’s missing in the polarizing rush to adopt new abortion measures is an emphasis on higher concepts of life and dignity within each individual.
Mending a hole in Asia’s securityTo defend their shared values against China and North Korea, Japan and South Korea have edged closer to reconciling by possibly resolving historic disputes.
What precedes Biden’s trip to Saudi ArabiaAmerican Jews and Saudi Muslims have sought an understanding of each other to lay groundwork for building peace in the Middle East.
An opening for change in Afghanistan?Amid an economic crisis marked by hunger, an earthquake forces the Taliban to accept foreign aid without condition.
A global end run on Russia’s food weaponJoint efforts by G-7 nations aim to free up Ukraine’s grain exports – and ensure freedom from hunger worldwide.
South Africa’s chance for honest governanceThe final report of a corruption commission challenges the ruling party – and points to resiliency in the country’s democracy.
A turn away from political violenceCourt cases show that judicial patience helps break the appeal of violence and the election lie behind it.
A fruitful intermission for the artsWhile the pandemic hit arts and cultural groups hard, donors stepped up to rescue an industry with a vital role in uplifting society.
Colombia's big break from the pastThe election of the country’s first leftist president reflects a demand for transparency, inclusivity - and humility in leadership.
Free thinking in unfree IranA new wave of protests against a theocratic regime reflect demands for equality and secular rule.
