All The Monitor's View
When science meets hopeJane Goodall acknowledges that the natural world is threatened by extinctions. But she鈥檚 energized by people everywhere taking action.
Say thanks to this pandemic-survival trendIn the U.S., the average well-being of individuals has risen, owing in part to a newfound appreciation for gratitude.聽
A tall hurdle for these OlympicsThe pandemic is only one of the Games鈥� problems. Strong suspicions of doping by athletes continue to demand solutions for fair competition.
A deluge of giving after China鈥檚 floodsMoney and volunteers flow into Henan province after historic floods, perhaps setting a high-water mark for Chinese charity.
Honesty pays off in MoldovaIn two elections, voters in the former Soviet state have been won over by a leader who sees the honesty in them as key to solving the country鈥檚 woes.
The other flood in Germany 鈥� generous volunteersWorldwide, the pandemic has not diminished volunteering. The response of Germans to severe floods shows why: Volunteering helps build trust and affection.
Is this the year of climate stewardship?A burst of diplomacy leading up to the next climate summit, especially by Europe, the US, and China, signals more cooperation to put goals into action. 聽聽
South Africans鈥� resilient response to riotsFaced with mass looting and violence for days, citizens step up to restore rule of law and to clean up their communities.
How voters shook up Europe鈥檚 most corrupt stateMass protests last year, then two elections and an assist from Washington, led to Bulgaria becoming a model for fighting corruption in Europe.
A higher law for a sea low on peaceMany nations with interests in the South China Sea are celebrating the anniversary of an international ruling that may have prevented war over competing claims in one of world鈥檚 most critical waterways.
This time, Cuba鈥檚 protests are life-affirmingA new song that substitutes life for death united the demonstrators, giving rise to unifying slogans on shared ideals.
Water jaw-jaw is better than water war-warWith Egypt and Ethiopia near blows over Nile waters, Jordan and Israel have set an example for water diplomacy in the region.
As Taliban advance, Afghan women hug their rightsMany take up arms, others aim for a cease-fire, while most long for freedoms already won.
Is Haiti really 鈥榰ngovernable鈥�?The assassination of the country鈥檚 president adds to an impression of troubled places inherently unstable. Yet peacemakers have learned that self-governance can exist in the most chaotic nations.
Highfliers in spaceThe coming flights of two wealthy entrepreneurs on their own rockets set new visions for space travel.
When to be humble about inflation forecastsThe old certainties of economics have been shocked into a new reality that requires more deliberation and listening.
Systemic trust in buildings, pipelines, bridgesRecent failures of shared physical structures, such as a condo complex in Florida, have put a focus back on the values required for a trust-based society.
A big dive into the talent poolThe pandemic鈥檚 churn of the job market has revealed how much workers want to learn new skills. Employers are responding.
South Africa's step toward equality before the lawThe country鈥檚 high court orders a former president to prison over his defiance in a corruption probe. The ruling may be a turning point in curbing a culture of impunity.
Park it! Why the world is greener.In the past decade, countries have protected enough land to equal the size of Russia. The global drive for land conservation sets an example for other eco-challenges.
