All The Monitor's View
- Does a rebirth of democracy lie ahead?
One vision from a U.S. government think tank imagines how innovation and scientific progress could pave the way.
- In Ethiopia’s war, a retreat worthy of African ideals
A leader’s admission of atrocities in Tigray fulfills a principle of accountability.
- A page-turner peace narrative for India, Pakistan
Since February, the two nuclear-tipped rivals have held to a truce and made other overtures that hint of an end to seeing each other as enemies.
- Tax avoidance gets the world’s attention
A group of wealthy nations set a goal to agree on a minimum corporate tax rate. With the pandemic busting budgets, the world needs more integrity in tax collection.
- Echoes of a police chief's 'service of love'
In the Minneapolis trial of officer Derek Chauvin, the city’s police chief reminds the court that law enforcement is also seeing “our neighbor as ourselves.”
- The real source of Jordan's palace intrigue
An alleged challenge to the king by a former crown prince hints at the growing demands for full democracy in a key Mideast state.
- The bright light on US-Iran talks
Unlike previous negotiations with Iran, those starting April 6 come as the regime faces a host of truth-tellers.
- A bit of sunlight on Ukraine corruption
A global campaign against graft may be paying off in a pivotal country between Russia and the West.
- And the award for saving the economy goes to ...
As keeper of the world’s strongest currency, the U.S. Federal Reserve prevented financial panic last year. With fears easing, the global economy is growing fast.
- When equality outmatches loathing
A courting of Israel’s Arab parties by Jewish politicians reflects how the Middle East might see peace.
- Why bullets may not work in Myanmar
The military’s mass killing of protesters focuses democracy advocates to search for legitimacy by forging consensus on a new constitution.
- It's comeback time for America's pastime
Opening day this year for Major League Baseball could bring a renewal of fan affection and for the game itself.
- A nod for a different African future
Niger’s shift toward putting Islamist militants on trial hints at a shift from a military approach.
- A police officer's calmness in action
The first to respond to the mass shooting in Boulder, Officer Talley showed why the public looks to certain qualities in police.
- The Biden ‘moonshot’ for Afghan reconciliation
As pressure mounts for a U.S. exit, the new president pushes elected Afghan leaders to work with the Taliban in finding a peaceful blend of Islam and democracy.
- Turkey shows why a central bank’s independence is central
The dismissal of a central bank chief does more than put an economy at risk. Democracies now depend on these deliberative bodies for long-term stability.
- One way to build China-US trust
The two rivals can find common ground in reversing a military coup in Myanmar, creating goodwill to solve other tense conflicts.
- Britain reins in its company bonus culture
Proposed rules would instill more honesty in companies by ensuring pay incentives don’t lead to reckless or corrupt behavior.
- A prize for humble architecture
The profession’s highest award goes to a French couple who rely on modesty and listening – even inaction – to achieve ethical works.
- The first necessity in debt relief
As poorer nations seek help for rising debts during the pandemic, global creditors insist even more on honesty in financial data. Truthfulness has become a lubricant for debt forbearance.