All The Monitor's View
How honesty helps heal during a pandemicAnti-corruption protests in Africa during COVID-19 reveal a rising demand for integrity in governance and management of the crisis.
Green accounting starts to add upInvestments in nature and its biodiversity make economic sense, finds a British study, far more than short-term exploitation.聽
Why Myanmar coup shows military's limitsThe Army鈥檚 arrest 鈥� again 鈥� of Aung San Suu Kyi and her democracy fighters shows its legitimacy is slipping. More people in Myanmar buy into the idea of self-governance for a modern state.
Welcome to the climate-solution agePresident Biden鈥檚 initiatives on renewable energy may reflect a turning point in the climate debate.
Helping hands across the US borderBiden鈥檚 main foreign focus could be the Central American nations that produce the most illegal border crossings. His goal of $4 billion in aid is a neighborly act.
Redefining US leadership with foreign aidBiden鈥檚 focus on aid for his foreign policy will run into trends that require listening to aid recipients.
Europe's style toward bulliesAfter a military challenge to EU member Greece, Turkey opts for talks on maritime claims. Its change of heart may be a result of the EU鈥檚 patient and 鈥減ositive鈥� approach.
A humanitarian pause in Ethiopia鈥檚 war?Reports of hunger being used as a tool of war in the Tigray region could force an international intervention for peace.
A year into the pandemic, one big lessonA new study finds societies with higher levels of trust have coped better against the virus. A country鈥檚 social compact helps in the healing work.
Is Russia ready for honest governance?The brave return home of dissident Alexei Navalny after his poisoning hints of confidence that Russians are fed up with Putin-style corruption.
One head start for Biden in unifying AmericansOn one foreign-policy stance 鈥� stopping genocide in China 鈥� the Trump administration gave official support for Mr. Biden鈥檚 view, offering a template for bipartisanship in Washington.
Poetic light for Biden鈥檚 inaugurationWith a theme of unity for the swearing-in ceremony, the president-elect chose a young poet to convince Americans that 鈥渓ike light, we can鈥檛 be broken.鈥�
How young Africans find liberationA challenger to Uganda鈥檚 strongman speaks to a generation鈥檚 desire for equality and truth.
The deterrent to insurrectionMost Americans 鈥� including most Republicans 鈥� decry political violence like that against the U.S. Capitol. The moral norm of peaceful deliberation still works against the hate and fear behind armed protesters.
Argentina's embrace of equality for womenA law giving women control over their reproductive decisions reflects a recognition of the inherent dignity of all.
Contrition in a crisis brings out truthUpheavals like a pandemic or political polarization often force humility in leaders. North Korea鈥檚 Kim Jong Un may be an example.
Textbook examples of dissolving hateAlong with warming Arab-Israel ties comes a crucial step: a rethink of how children are taught to disparage a perceived enemy.
Resisting hibernation"Winter placemaking" lures urban dwellers in cold-weather cities out of their self-made cocoons to experience the joys of the frosty season.
A time for healingThe U.S. has聽been shocked by rioters entering its Capitol Building. Americans must work together to find something better than perpetual tribal warfare.聽
Responding to a cyber Pearl HarborIn less unusual times the hacking of computer systems in top U.S. government agencies might have dominated the news. The act needs a prompt, vigorous response.
