All The Monitor's View
The bonds that earthquakes can鈥檛 shakePeople in the Turkish city at the epicenter of Monday鈥檚 quakes provide a model of inclusion, integration, and compassion.
Power of peace in Iran鈥檚 protestsThe values behind the nonviolent resistance of Iranian demonstrators are helping erode the legitimacy of a violent regime.
Plucking Peru from a democratic plungeAs in many Latin American countries, Peru鈥檚 upheavals are compelling some leaders to offer honest governance and perhaps uproot entrenched elites and corrupt ways.
Pockets of progress with otherworldly purposesTwo surveys cite successful struggles for honest governance and why humanity must focus on curbing corruption 鈥� perhaps even in space.聽
Recharging a river with a flow of trustThe Colorado River water crisis is forging new partnerships among rival users, perhaps healing wounds from a century of social and legal imbalance.
Saving democracy by shielding judgesFrom Lebanon to Hong Kong, leaders see judicial independence 鈥� and civic equality before the law 鈥� as essential.
After Memphis, peals of unity in defining justiceThe public response to another incident of police brutality offers one measure of progress toward ensuring law enforcement stays with the law.
A rising global norm against briberyAmid world pacts against corruption, one practice stands out: companies adopting an international standard to build a culture of integrity.
Small country, model gains in AfricaGambia鈥檚 democratic gains top a new index of Africa鈥檚 progress in building societies based on justice and equality.
Ukraine鈥檚 other war front wins a few battlesAn arrest and a flurry of firings and resignations point to new victories against corruption 鈥� and for rising public demands for integrity.
A nod to Palestinian equalityThe ordaining of the first female 海角大神 pastor in the Holy Land amplifies the importance of women to peace.
China, Russia show freedom鈥檚 role in 鈥榙isruptive鈥� scienceAn exodus of talent in both countries is driven by researchers seeking a free flow of ideas that can revive breakthroughs in thought.
The social medium of happinessThe antidote to the disruptive effects of internet disinformation may reside more in caring relationships than government regulations.
A leader鈥檚 parting graceIn a surprise departure, New Zealand鈥檚 prime minister reminds a nation of the qualities that she 鈥� and the people 鈥� needed during a few big crises.
From drought and storm to calm in CaliforniaAmid changing weather patterns, the state is finding a basis for security in a unity of caring for the environment.
The armor of innocence in UkraineAs Russia shifts from taking Ukraine to terrorizing its people, Western countries change their choices of weapons to offer the Ukrainian military.
An African defense against dishonestyIn Ghana, countering cyberthreats and disinformation starts with civic unity and strong democratic virtues.
The humility of contrition opens a healing path in IndonesiaA president鈥檚 deep regret over six decades of human rights violations sets the stage for the Southeast Asian country to heal old wounds.
Earth鈥檚 protective layer of trust and unityProgress in restoring the ozone layer provides a model in caring for the environment through global cooperation.
Why Brazil dodged a military coupDespite pleas from Sunday鈥檚 protesters for the military to join them in storming the capital, the top brass honored an election result 鈥� as well as civilian rule.
