All The Monitor's View
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.
A new insight on Putin鈥檚 moves against UkraineMany 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 goThe prime minister鈥檚 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 keptThe incoming president signals a return to clean government as she steps into office. Will a drop in migration follow?
The power behind Sudan鈥檚 protestsSeeking democracy, the people rely on joy to unify against military rule.
Why the Taliban feel alone in a shifting Muslim worldMany 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 withinAn emphasis on dignity and diversity helps police departments bond with the communities they serve.
See Dick and Jane resilientEducators worried about learning loss in students during the pandemic can look to a counternarrative in the field of literacy promotion.
