All The Monitor's View
Your beverage cup, my next sweaterReuse is defining a new era of how things are made. It isn鈥檛 just recycling 鈥� it鈥檚 a re-imagining of the concepts of waste and value.
Flipping the script on democracy鈥檚 declineThe world鈥檚 old democracies can find renewal in the determined struggles elsewhere for rights and rule of law.
A new war doctrine on innocence abroadA Pentagon plan to instill better values in soldiers to protect civilians in a conflict will require a shift toward reverence for innocent life.
Pakistan as climate bellwetherResponses to the country鈥檚 immense floods could provide models for other weather crises.
China becoming an open book?Washington wins an agreement for Chinese firms listed on U.S. capital markets to be audited on high standards of transparency and honesty.
Macron鈥檚 reset in North AfricaOn his second trip to Algeria, the French president seeks a future built on shared prosperity and a 鈥渞econciliation of memories鈥� from the colonial past.
Malaysia鈥檚 new norm for justice on highA powerful former prime minister goes to prison for corruption, the result of public shift toward honest governance.
Ukraine鈥檚 identity shift may outlive the warSix months into the Russian invasion, Ukrainians find national unity around concrete values that explain their military鈥檚 strength.
A great rethink on student debtA pending decision by President Joe Biden about student loan forgiveness has put a light on how borrowers can think differently about education and taking on debt.
Bytes and bravery over bulletsThis year鈥檚 military aggressors 鈥� Russia, China, Iran - have faced resistance in their target nations because of democratic values.
Flashlights in the cosmic caveNew telescopes offer dazzling celestial views, further pointing to a reality ordered on principle and law.
Prodigal nation: Europe pats Greece on the backA country that almost ruined the EU by lying about its public finances now gets praised for reforms aimed at financial integrity.
In Africa, a lesson in peaceful gains of equalityChad鈥檚 pro-democracy groups put enough trust in military rulers to win equal footing in coming negotiations.
Blissful are Kenya鈥檚 peacemakersA history of election violence has led to grassroots efforts 鈥� sermons, prayers, caravans, and art 鈥� to calm people after the Aug. 9 election.
Hidden hand of calm in IraqTen months of political chaos has not turned violent, perhaps due in large part to the guidance of the top Shiite religious leader.
A fist bump away from an end to fearmongeringFrom Kenya to Sri Lanka, citizens find civic unity in rejecting divide-and-rule tactics by politicians.
Serena鈥檚 mental presence, in and after tennisHer impact on pro tennis goes beyond race, gender, wins, or style. She uplifted others by the way she uplifted herself.
A crucial front against Russian intrusionsBulgaria鈥檚 stand of integrity against Moscow鈥檚 bullying is a test for all of the European Union.
Undoing fear of hate among minoritiesThe killing of Muslims in New Mexico has prompted the usual fight-or-flight reaction. For many Asian Americans, hate violence has brought a different response.
Ukraine鈥檚 fellow fighters next doorBelarus鈥檚 2020 democratic uprising has served as both an example and as defense against Russian forces.
