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The Monitor's ViewWhen nations live by integrityA global body that sets norms for honesty and transparency in trade and finance has lately helped nations curb 鈥渄irty money鈥� and boost their economies.
The Monitor's ViewDrawing peace in SudanAmid an ongoing civil war, education for displaced children shows how societies in conflict preserve normalcy through dignity.
The Monitor's ViewA defeat for terrorism in the MideastThe founder of a Kurdish armed insurgency calls for his fighters to disarm and dissolve, reflecting a trend against terrorism in the Mideast and for democracy.
The Monitor's ViewWhy this basketball star shines onFor Diana Taurasi, her incredible success on the court came from an attitude of calm confidence and a love of others, helping draw new fans to women鈥檚 basketball.
The Monitor's ViewWit and light win the day against ChinaIn its showdown over offshore territory, the Philippines deploys transparency and comic books rather than a 鈥減rism of fear鈥� to isolate China.
The Monitor's ViewSyria鈥檚 path to innocenceThe Arab country鈥檚 new leaders join citizens and civil society organizations in establishing justice on a basis of forgiveness.
The Monitor's ViewFor Germany, all hangs on innovationSunday鈥檚 election gave a boost to parties seeking to end a long recession by unleashing the economy for digitization and other reforms.
The Monitor's ViewA new global center for clean governmentOnce a leader in tackling bribery and other corruption worldwide, the U.S. may be ceding that role to Europe.
The Monitor's ViewDancing to freedom in IranRecent videos of a famed female dissident dancing in prison reveal a mental liberation from repression.
The Monitor's ViewAppeals to conscience in DamascusA newly liberated Syria brings back activists who long relied on nonviolent tactics in hopes of building a democracy.
The Monitor's ViewGaza鈥檚 destiny, chosen by its peopleAs big powers plot the territory鈥檚 future, a survey in Gaza points to possible religious dialogue.
The Monitor's ViewEurope鈥檚 moment for self-governanceAmerican pressure and the prospects for talks over Ukraine force the continent to rethink the link between its values and its security.
The Monitor's ViewDigital scouts for honest governanceA bright spot in anti-corruption efforts lies in giving citizens online access to government actions, relying on their desire for trusted leaders.
The Monitor's ViewA vote for safety in Latin AmericaBy forcing a run-off presidential election, citizens in Ecuador urge their leaders to quell violence by strengthening democratic principles and individual rights.
The Monitor's ViewThe drivers of AI鈥檚 futureHanging over a global summit on artificial intelligence was a reminder from Chinese company DeepSeek of the qualities that inspire AI researchers.
The Monitor's ViewA youthful force for peace in AfricaA violent conflict over minerals and ethnicity in Congo is up against progress based on a goal to meet the needs of Africa鈥檚 demographic bulge.
The Monitor's ViewWhen dignity, not labels, defines a peopleIraq鈥檚 first census in decades did not reduce citizens to stereotypes of sect or ethnicity. All the better to avoid wars driven by identity politics.
The Monitor's ViewMove over, 鈥楬arry Potter.鈥� Teens flock to the Bible.Sales of the Bible far surpassed those of other books last year, especially among young people, hinting at an 鈥渙penness鈥� to spiritual solutions.
The Monitor's ViewLA鈥檚 postfire community spiritOther places hit by wildfires advise Los Angeles to rebuild public spaces that capture the generosity and bonds felt among neighbors.
The Monitor's ViewFlipping the script on Trump鈥檚 deportationsGuatemala鈥檚 plan to welcome deportees as assets because of skills acquired in the United States may help alter narratives about migration.
