All The Monitor's View
Hold-thy-tongue diplomacy in EthiopiaThe sudden but quiet departure of a U.S. envoy to the region sends a powerful signal about the need for action in ending a humanitarian crisis.
Divided by a war, Germans paid special attention to Easter sermonsChristian preachers used Germany’s “turning point” toward Russia to focus on the resurrection as a turning point in how to deal with fear and death.
What baseball can learn from Silicon ValleyFavoring caution over a possibly historic pitching performance runs against the merits of risking failure
The spark behind Ukraine's victoriesSeven years of reforms to curb corruption and instill transparency has paid off in the military’s win for the battle of Kyiv.
Populism’s future in EuropeElections in France and Hungary suggest nationalist politicians are on the rise, challenging the European Union. Trends suggest that may not be the case.
A war’s end by light of the innocent?A fresh approach by a new U.N. mediator in Yemen’s seven-year war puts the priorities of civilians first, yielding a truce and other peace-promising benefits.
Finding higher ground as floodwaters riseInstead of reacting with fear, more planners “create designs that talk with nature.”
How war crimes may catch up with RussiaThe long arm of international law has just reached Sudan over atrocities in Darfur, giving hope to Ukraine of similar justice someday.
Pakistan’s victory for rule of lawA Supreme Court decision against the prime minister reinforces judicial independence in a country with a long history of military intervention.
Why this UN climate report is differentIt tentatively endorses an idea from oil exporters that carbon capture may be needed to curb climate change. That reflects a better deliberative approach.
As the pandemic ends, more rulers face scrutinyIn Sri Lanka, mass protests revel a public eager for economic management by accountable and competent leaders – not by a family dynasty.
China’s shift on transparent auditsBeijing proposes allowing foreign regulators to check the financial reports of Chinese firms listed on overseas exchanges, a potential big win for integrity in global stock markets.
A light of impartial justiceA Kenya court ruling against a president marks a welcome triumph for judicial independence in Africa and elsewhere.
Restoring trust in US electionsPublic servants who manage voting procedures are stepping up to renew confidence in ballot outcomes.
Wake-up call for Ukraine’s neighborsFor tiny Moldova, the war and refugee influx help stir greater reform.
Latin America’s pursuit of peaceAn eruption of gang killings in El Salvador focuses the spotlight on democratic values that can curb violence in the region.
New sprouts of Arab-Israeli peaceA high-level summit on Israeli soil helps build on the neighborliness of the 2020 Abraham Accords.
Diversity’s benefits in the Supreme CourtIf confirmed as a justice, Judge Jackson would help reinforce the need for the law to reflect the Constitution’s universal principles.
Ukraine’s knock-on effect on democracyOther places struggling against dictators find inspiration in the bravery of Ukrainians to fight for freedom.
A Senate airing on the uses of punishmentThe hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson highlight the need to refine court sentencing to better define justice.
