All The Monitor's View
Two models for peace in AfricaIn Sudan and Ethiopia, the pathway back to peace and democracy depends on fidelity to civic norms of empathy and inclusivity.
Ukraine as a model of civic givingSo many civilian aid groups sprang up after the invasion that Ukraine was even able to send help to earthquake-hit Turkey.
After the earthquakes, a tectonic social shiftIn the disaster鈥檚 aftermath, women in Turkey and Syria strengthen a resolve for equality.
Binding a nation鈥檚 wounds with forgivenessThe leader of Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian country,聽brought five former presidents together with the hope that their reconciliation might curb the politics of division.
How not to see red in green energyTo prevent local harm, Chile pauses a project to produce hydrogen from renewable energy, a signal of caring for the booming global industry in renewables.
Biden visit points to Ukraine鈥檚 strengthYoung people鈥檚 morale for freedom from Russia is as important as money and munitions.
Trust as a locomotive for rail safetyRepairing the damage from chemical spills like the one in Ohio start with mending faith in government.
A global advocate of integrity checks its ownCharges of bribe-taking against members of the European Parliament trigger moral soul-searching and reform in the EU.
Earthquake aid as a peacemakerSyria鈥檚 concession to open border crossings for relief convoys could open a door for an end to a long conflict.
Europe鈥檚 weapon against Russian disinformationUkraine鈥檚 truth-telling about Moscow鈥檚 plot against neighboring Moldova shows how to defeat lies and secrecy.
An election that sizes up Africa鈥檚 progressNigerians vote for a new president Feb. 25, with a notable upgrade in civic virtues, such as inclusivity, contrition, and ballot integrity.
New Jersey鈥檚 new take on supersized sports bettingJust in time for the Super Bowl, the state鈥檚 historic pride in legalized gambling now includes required help for risky gamblers.
A prod for integrity in IndiaFraud allegations against a conglomerate with close ties to Prime Minister Modi are renewing calls for clean, fair governance.
More trust, less bust for cryptocurrencyThe fall of many crypto鈥檚 giants has led to no crypto ads in the 2023 Super Bowl. The industry is huddling around integrity building.
The bonds that earthquakes can鈥檛 shakePeople in the Turkish city at the epicenter of Monday鈥檚 quakes provide a model of inclusion, integration, and compassion.
Power of peace in Iran鈥檚 protestsThe values behind the nonviolent resistance of Iranian demonstrators are helping erode the legitimacy of a violent regime.
Plucking Peru from a democratic plungeAs in many Latin American countries, Peru鈥檚 upheavals are compelling some leaders to offer honest governance and perhaps uproot entrenched elites and corrupt ways.
Pockets of progress with otherworldly purposesTwo surveys cite successful struggles for honest governance and why humanity must focus on curbing corruption 鈥� perhaps even in space.聽
Recharging a river with a flow of trustThe Colorado River water crisis is forging new partnerships among rival users, perhaps healing wounds from a century of social and legal imbalance.
Saving democracy by shielding judgesFrom Lebanon to Hong Kong, leaders see judicial independence 鈥� and civic equality before the law 鈥� as essential.