All The Monitor's View
One antidote to Russia鈥檚 war on UkraineAs civilian casualties mount, the Kremlin鈥檚 own concerns about Russians opposing the loss of innocent life could shorten the war.
A hate crime verdict sends a message on raceA federal jury finds a racist motive in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, helping lift the national conversation.
Ukrainian liberation from Putin鈥檚 ethnic patriotismMoscow鈥檚 invasion of eastern Ukraine only affirms the country鈥檚 embrace of European Union-style values.
Deeper solutions to Africa鈥檚 Islamist violencePeace dialogues between Nigeria鈥檚 feuding communities could produce fewer recruits for radical militant groups.
In Ukraine, cool calm may prevent a hot warThe country鈥檚 experience in how to react to cyberattacks provides lessons for avoiding the kind of panic that Russia seeks.
Rule of law as Europe鈥檚 defining valueThe EU鈥檚 top court approves sanctions on Poland and Hungary for their authoritarian tendencies.
Why youth still drive Mideast peaceA historic visit of Israel鈥檚 leader to the Gulf state of Bahrain was not only about regional security. It also provides hope for restless youth in the Middle East.
Appealing to Russia's better natureIt has long enjoyed shaping Europe鈥檚 security by peaceful means. Now Ukraine seeks to remind Russia of that by asking for details about Russian troops on its border.
Robots as umpires and referees?Yes, robo-umps in baseball could make better calls. But what of the human side of the sport?
Can Haiti defy failed-state syndrome?A proposed two-year road map to restore democracy may fare better than foreign intervention.
Breaking gambling鈥檚 grip on the Super BowlAllegations of game-fixing in the NFL won鈥檛 help the league in its embrace of legal sports gambling.
A heap of coups challenges AfricaWhen some countries welcome military rule, the continent rethinks how to better nurture democracy.
A compelling reason for Putin not to invade UkraineBoth inside and outside Russia, a concern for saving innocent civilians may put a damper on the Kremlin鈥檚 aggression.
Cities mix and match solutions to violenceNational divisions over policing vs. social programs melt away in urban experiments to curb gun killings.
In one nation鈥檚 battle with corruption, more than an ounce of preventionIndonesia鈥檚 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 MyanmarThe Feb. 1 鈥渟ilent strike鈥� 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 justiceHere are a few reasons the confirmation process for the president鈥檚 nominee to the Supreme Court could break from past political tactics.
Latest front in data integrity: TurkeyThe president鈥檚 sacking of his statistics chief after a report of high inflation will run into the public鈥檚 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鈥� wayThrough engagement by voters seeking democratic equality, more state legislators are finding it harder to gerrymander electoral maps in their favor.
