All The Monitor's View
- Cities mix and match solutions to violence
National divisions over policing vs. social programs melt away in urban experiments to curb gun killings.
- In one nation’s battle with corruption, more than an ounce of prevention
Indonesia’s frustration with capturing corrupt officials and businesspeople has led it to focus on reinforcing integrity in individuals. One result: Its ranking on a corruption index improved last year.
- A day of silence sends a loud message in Myanmar
The Feb. 1 “silent strike” that closed most city life was a reminder by and for the people that they, not the military, have the power to shape civic values.
- A Senate reset for approving a new justice
Here are a few reasons the confirmation process for the president’s nominee to the Supreme Court could break from past political tactics.
- Latest front in data integrity: Turkey
The president’s sacking of his statistics chief after a report of high inflation will run into the public’s demand for truthful economic data.
- Why the gratitude for refugee-hosting countries?
As the number of refugees rises, the United Nations finds praise as much as aid helps more countries accept displaced people
- New voting districts, the citizens’ way
Through engagement by voters seeking democratic equality, more state legislators are finding it harder to gerrymander electoral maps in their favor.
- A new insight on Putin’s moves against Ukraine
Many former Soviet states like Ukraine are making progress against corruption. Russia is not. Is clean governance a threat to the Kremlin?
- Why Italy can't let Mario Draghi go
The prime minister’s leadership qualities have set a model for fractious politics and led to deep reforms. Many prefer him to stay put rather than become president.
- In Honduras, a promise kept
The incoming president signals a return to clean government as she steps into office. Will a drop in migration follow?
- The power behind Sudan’s protests
Seeking democracy, the people rely on joy to unify against military rule.
- Why the Taliban feel alone in a shifting Muslim world
Many Islamic states are moving toward moderation and tolerance, which explains why they are shy about recognizing the new Afghan regime.
- What police reform looks like from within
An emphasis on dignity and diversity helps police departments bond with the communities they serve.
- See Dick and Jane resilient
Educators worried about learning loss in students during the pandemic can look to a counternarrative in the field of literacy promotion.
- Reversing the odds on the gambling industry
A rise in gambling addiction has pushed three former industry bigwigs to lobby for reforms.
- Syria’s war victims as peacemakers
A verdict in a German court against a former Syrian official accused of heinous crimes during his country’s war has given hope to victims that they can play a role for peace.
- The power of sport to quell violence in Africa
The continent’s premier soccer tournament has pushed this year’s host, war-torn Cameroon, to be a showcase for peace.
- How aid can nudge the Taliban
The US and UN vow that assistance for Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis goes to the people, empowering them, not a suspect regime.
- The natural rights behind Kazakhstan protests
A global trend toward autocratic rule was defied by a mass, unplanned protest asserting civic rights in the Central Asian country.
- A brighter future: How do we get there?
A new Smithsonian exhibit challenges visitors to draw on their own inspiration and creativity to imagine a better world.