All The Monitor's View
The worst of war violence versus the best of humanityRussia鈥檚 reaction to videos that seem to show its forces beheading Ukrainian soldiers hints at recognition of humanitarian law.
Preempting gun violence in schoolsSchools that invest strongly in caring for students have less violence, a study finds. Can cities do the same for citizens?
A key lubricant in Mideast talksIn talks on one of the region鈥檚 worst conflicts 鈥� Yemen 鈥� Oman has brought calm mediation based on seeing the best in participants.
Choices in forgiving debtsModernizing financial institutions like the World Bank starts with setting individual dignity and shared prosperity above national interests.
Nimble US support of democratic bright spotsPresident Joe Biden鈥檚 policy of quickly aiding a country emerging from autocracy may meet its test after Thailand鈥檚 May election.
Curbing gun violence by 鈥榰ncornering鈥� gangsA new plan by the city of Syracuse pinpoints gang leaders as agents of change, not targets for crackdowns.
Reflecting back Ramadan鈥檚 serenityViolent clashes in Jerusalem during Ramadan may mark Islam鈥檚 yearly holiday. Yet around the world, many non-Muslims are honoring the holy celebration.
Neighborly headwinds for the TalibanWhile Afghanistan鈥檚 leaders roll back rights for women, gender equality is starting to reshape a region emerging from outdated social norms.
Europe鈥檚 little platoons for changeRussia鈥檚 war on Ukraine has forced big changes in Europe 鈥� Finland in NATO! 鈥� but it may be small countries leading the way.
France breaks bread with its migrantsImmigration is steadily deepening bonds of unity and affection, finds a new study.
A truth-bearing defense against ChinaDemocracies like Taiwan are learning from each other on how to reinforce their values against attempts to divide through digital propaganda.
From war to warmth in East AfricaFragile transitions underway in Ethiopia and Sudan are laying the groundwork for a return to democracy based on truth and reconciliation.
Looping China into the anti-corruption fightA U.S. charge that an American crypto-currency leader bribed Chinese officials might bring China into the global campaign against transnational corruption.
Where the accent is on meritScotland鈥檚 new leader, the first Muslim to lead a Western European state, adds to a growing embrace of values over personal identity.
In Iran and Israel, a march to equalityProtests in both countries against religious-based rule have won in their own way.
In baseball鈥檚 new rules, sacrifice fliesThe national pastime will pitch artistry over analytics, team play over individual glory.
Turkish delight in unity to save democracyAs more elected leaders around the world turn autocratic, Turkey shows how opposition parties can put aside divisions to save basic rights and liberties.聽
Breaking the fear of witchcraft in AfricaThe African Union鈥檚 new guidelines for uprooting an entrenched source of fear and violence shed light on the value of empathy and kindness.
Can integrity be taught? Just watch Ukraine.To prepare for postwar reconstruction, the country promises to train officials in honesty and fairness.
A court spells out what鈥檚 at stake in UkraineAn arrest warrant for Russia鈥檚 president from the International Criminal Court signals universal justice must apply to abducted Ukrainian children.