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The Monitor's ViewUkraine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.
The Monitor's ViewA 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.
The Monitor's ViewChina, 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 Monitor's ViewThe social medium of happinessThe antidote to the disruptive effects of internet disinformation may reside more in caring relationships than government regulations.
George Floyd to Keenan Anderson: Is there progress in police reform?Keenan Anderson鈥檚 recent death prompted our contributor to consider whether calls for police reform after George Floyd鈥檚 murder have made a difference. Is the U.S. any closer to a more nuanced approach to policing?聽聽
The Monitor's ViewA 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.
The Monitor's ViewFrom 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 Monitor's ViewThe 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.
The Monitor's ViewAn African defense against dishonestyIn Ghana, countering cyberthreats and disinformation starts with civic unity and strong democratic virtues.
The Monitor's ViewThe 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.
The Monitor's ViewEarth鈥檚 protective layer of trust and unityProgress in restoring the ozone layer provides a model in caring for the environment through global cooperation.
The Monitor's ViewWhy 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.
The Monitor's ViewBorder solutions that bridge a political divideCommon concern for the rule of law shows that security and compassion are not incompatible.
The Monitor's ViewAn Arab soccer tournament tackles corruptionThe sport鈥檚 world body is letting Iraq host the Gulf Cup, citing better governance 鈥 a symbol of progress in Islamic nations.
South Carolina鈥檚 primary: What moving it up would mean to Black votersFor our commentator, the new plan to start the Democratic presidential primary season in South Carolina, in order to give Black voters more say, is but another step in a longtime fight for equity.
The Monitor's ViewIsrael鈥檚 strengths are more than arms and landAs a hardline government settles into power, the military鈥檚 outgoing chief upholds the wisdom of protecting noncombatants under international law.
The Monitor's ViewA very modern model of security for UkrainiansCroatia鈥檚 entry into the inner sanctum of the EU, where principles are a source of power, is a model for Ukraine in defining a secure future.
The Monitor's ViewColombia鈥檚 disarming compassionThe government鈥檚 peace agenda seeks to include rebel factions in the work of ending conflict through a caring response to communities torn by violence.
The Monitor's ViewA commander in chief鈥檚 prayer on the battlefrontIn the darkness of winter and war, Volodymyr Zelenskyy evoked the light of innocence.
The Monitor's ViewA new climate of trust-buildingSpurred by overlapping global challenges, humanity is finding innovative pathways to cooperation and unity.
