All The Monitor's View
Military chaplains: Their new role as peacemakersThe U.S. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have expanded the purpose of chaplains to be mediators in faith communities.
A bellwether on corruption in Latin America?The pandemic may have stalled anti-graft campaigns in the region, but an election in Ecuador shows voters still want integrity in leaders.
Asia鈥檚 democracies take a standSouth Korea, Taiwan, and Indonesia condemn the violence in Myanmar while Japan has begun to challenge China鈥檚 abuses.
Why a parched Iran may seek peaceClimate change鈥檚 effect on the Middle East has already helped push deals between Israel and two Arab states. Will Iran be next?
Democracy's strength: Eyes on the spiesIn public hearings before Congress, top U.S. intelligence officials not only give their best estimates of threats to the U.S., but also ensure their work is transparent and accountable. That makes dictators uneasy.
Biden鈥檚 first steps on Central American migrationThree countries will boost border security against people-smuggling, signaling the Biden administration鈥檚 goal of improving rule of law in the region.
Does a rebirth of democracy lie ahead?One vision from a U.S. government think tank imagines how innovation and scientific progress could pave the way.
In Ethiopia鈥檚 war, a retreat worthy of African idealsA leader鈥檚 admission of atrocities in Tigray fulfills a principle of accountability.
A page-turner peace narrative for India, PakistanSince February, the two nuclear-tipped rivals have held to a truce and made other overtures that hint of an end to seeing each other as enemies.
Tax avoidance gets the world鈥檚 attentionA group of wealthy nations set a goal to agree on a minimum corporate tax rate. With the pandemic busting budgets, the world needs more integrity in tax collection.
Echoes of a police chief's 'service of love'In the Minneapolis trial of officer Derek Chauvin, the city鈥檚 police chief reminds the court that law enforcement is also seeing 鈥渙ur neighbor as ourselves.鈥�
The real source of Jordan's palace intrigueAn alleged challenge to the king by a former crown prince hints at the growing demands for full democracy in a key Mideast state.
The bright light on US-Iran talksUnlike previous negotiations with Iran, those starting April 6 come as the regime faces a host of truth-tellers.
A bit of sunlight on Ukraine corruptionA global campaign against graft may be paying off in a pivotal country between Russia and the West.
And the award for saving the economy goes to ...As keeper of the world鈥檚 strongest currency, the U.S. Federal Reserve prevented financial panic last year. With fears easing, the global economy is growing fast.
When equality outmatches loathingA courting of Israel鈥檚 Arab parties by Jewish politicians reflects how the Middle East might see peace.
Why bullets may not work in MyanmarThe military鈥檚 mass killing of protesters focuses democracy advocates to search for legitimacy by forging consensus on a new constitution.
It's comeback time for America's pastimeOpening day this year for Major League Baseball could bring a renewal of fan affection and for the game itself.
A nod for a different African futureNiger鈥檚 shift toward putting Islamist militants on trial hints at a shift from a military approach.
A police officer's calmness in actionThe first to respond to the mass shooting in Boulder, Officer Talley showed why the public looks to certain qualities in police.
