All The Monitor's View
Ending Colombia鈥檚 cycles of revengeA new president takes office Sunday vowing to uncouple the military and police forces as the country seeks healing after decades of conflict.
Trust and calm over guns and swaggerProgress with Iran and in Yemen鈥檚 war relies in large part on Oman鈥檚 ability to be a neutral, serene facilitator of dialogue.
South Africa鈥檚 spark for clean governanceThe country鈥檚 energy crisis compels the ruling party to embrace reforms - and humility - after years of corruption.
Why a poised Taiwan welcomed PelosiThe controversial visit of the House speaker, while riling China, helps reinforce Taiwan鈥檚 best defense: national unity on civic values.
China鈥檚 shift on debt reliefBeijing shows a willingness to work with Western creditors in a deal for Zambia, the first African country to default during the pandemic.
The buzz around townA study finds that urban gardens support rare species of bees and birds, placing a new value on the role of people in helping nature.
Footsteps of racial equalityLandmark cases aimed at correcting economic discrimination show how acknowledging past injustices moves societies toward fairness.
Democracy's gain in the Middle EastA turn toward one-man rule in Tunisia coincides with declining Arab confidence in elected government, but across the region support for female leaders is growing.
Changing the talk about climateCommunities around the world are finding that mutual respect enables shared solutions to the effects of shifting weather patterns.
The next scramble for AfricaAs Russia competes for greater influence on the continent, a new generation unbound by the past sets its own agenda for the future.
Post-pandemic workplaces that upliftNew office designs aim to appeal to the entire well-being of employees, including a spiritual side. The pandemic left a desire for higher purpose and greater connection.
Renewing consensus in democracyBipartisan legislation in Congress and state legislatures ranging from electoral reform to climate change shows democracy鈥檚 capacity to transcend partisan distrust.
Care for Ukraine's wartime rape survivorsRussia鈥檚 use of rape as a weapon of war has spurred an army of Ukrainian experts to help heal those who suffered such trauma. Foreign donors are backing this compassionate outreach.
Jihadis meet their match in AfricaIn Mozambique, a rise in violent Islamist groups has been countered by a mix of military and social responses based on shared values.
Italian pride in a leader's humilityPrime Minister Mario Draghi, a leader who listens and has kept a rare coalition of parties together, faces an upwelling of support after he tried to resign.
Reset for clean governance in PakistanRestoration of a stalled international loan 鈥� with a requirement to address corruption 鈥� may keep the country from going the way of Sri Lanka.
Transforming an arid SouthwestFacing the prospects of more drought, the region鈥檚 water users learn new ways to steward a shared resource more efficiently.
An echo of Ukraine鈥檚 war in AsiaA new president in the Philippines reaffirms how rule of international law can help countries stand up to bullying neighbors like China or Russia.
Listening as a political de-polarizerVoters place more importance on accountability through direct dialogue with their elected officials than they do on party identity.
Keeping the faith in Sri LankaAs in many failed states, Sri Lankan religious groups step up in unity to help citizens through a deep political and economic crisis.
