All The Monitor's View
A war鈥檚 end by light of the innocent?A fresh approach by a new U.N. mediator in Yemen鈥檚 seven-year war puts the priorities of civilians first, yielding a truce and other peace-promising benefits.
Finding higher ground as floodwaters riseInstead of reacting with fear, more planners 鈥渃reate designs that talk with nature.鈥�
How war crimes may catch up with RussiaThe long arm of international law has just reached Sudan over atrocities in Darfur, giving hope to Ukraine of similar justice someday.
Pakistan鈥檚 victory for rule of lawA Supreme Court decision against the prime minister reinforces judicial independence in a country with a long history of military intervention.
Why this UN climate report is differentIt tentatively endorses an idea from oil exporters that carbon capture may be needed to curb climate change. That reflects a better deliberative approach.
As the pandemic ends, more rulers face scrutinyIn Sri Lanka, mass protests revel a public eager for economic management by accountable and competent leaders 鈥� not by a family dynasty.聽
China鈥檚 shift on transparent auditsBeijing proposes allowing foreign regulators to check the financial reports of Chinese firms listed on overseas exchanges, a potential big win for integrity in global stock markets.
A light of impartial justiceA Kenya court ruling against a president marks a welcome triumph for judicial independence in Africa and elsewhere.
Restoring trust in US electionsPublic servants who manage voting procedures are stepping up to renew confidence in ballot outcomes.
Wake-up call for Ukraine鈥檚 neighborsFor tiny Moldova, the war and refugee influx help stir greater reform.
Latin America鈥檚 pursuit of peaceAn eruption of gang killings in El Salvador focuses the spotlight on democratic values that can curb violence in the region.
New sprouts of Arab-Israeli peaceA high-level summit on Israeli soil helps build on the neighborliness of the 2020 Abraham Accords.
Diversity鈥檚 benefits in the Supreme CourtIf confirmed as a justice, Judge Jackson would help reinforce the need for the law to reflect the Constitution鈥檚 universal principles.
Ukraine鈥檚 knock-on effect on democracyOther places struggling against dictators find inspiration in the bravery of Ukrainians to fight for freedom.
A Senate airing on the uses of punishmentThe hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson highlight the need to refine court sentencing to better define justice.
A brighter light on Russian war crimesCalling out crimes like genocide, such as the U.S. just did for Myanmar, may deter violence against civilians in other conflicts.
Ukraine as Africa鈥檚 inflection pointThe Russian invasion impels many Africans to seek a stronger self-image of freedom.
A humble, climate-friendly pioneer in architectureFor the first time, the profession鈥檚 biggest prize goes to an African, someone whose village origins help define new ideas in building design.
Fighting inflation by minting new ideasCentral banks struggle to battle rising prices while a core solution might lie in what鈥檚 happening already: more innovation.
Gavels for truth against Russia鈥檚 war liesUkraine has wisely used three international courts to both win preliminary findings against the invasion and gain further international support.
