All The Monitor's View
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.
A rise in refugees, a need for solutionsThe number of people fleeing violence keeps going up, forcing more attention on successful diplomacy, such as in Libya.
Spain tries mercy in CataloniaA pardon for nine activists convicted for sedition sets a tone of forgiveness.
A new political tone over gun violence?As shootings rise, a primary race in New York and President Biden鈥檚 anti-crime package reflect a more nuanced approach to crime.
Time for the NCAA to redefine sportsA Supreme Court ruling against limits on compensation to college athletes may add to the drive to ensure a purity of motives in sports.
A message to Moscow from ArmeniansA surprise victory for the Civil Contract party of Nikol Pashinyan reveals that Armenians see their best security in democratic values and clean governance.
A welcome diversion in 鈥榯he beautiful game鈥�The start of the delayed Euro 2020 soccer tournament is a nice break from the cares of the world - and the pandemic.
Taiwan鈥檚 creative shield against China鈥檚 bullyingThe island nation鈥檚 freedoms have lifted high-tech innovation, making China dependent on its electronic goods. An invasion would only set back the Communist Party鈥檚 goals.
