All The Monitor's View
After Memphis, peals of unity in defining justiceThe public response to another incident of police brutality offers one measure of progress toward ensuring law enforcement stays with the law.
A rising global norm against briberyAmid world pacts against corruption, one practice stands out: companies adopting an international standard to build a culture of integrity.
Small country, model gains in AfricaGambia’s democratic gains top a new index of Africa’s progress in building societies based on justice and equality.
Ukraine’s other war front wins a few battlesAn arrest and a flurry of firings and resignations point to new victories against corruption – and for rising public demands for integrity.
A nod to Palestinian equalityThe ordaining of the first female º£½Ç´óÉñ pastor in the Holy Land amplifies the importance of women to peace.
China, Russia show freedom’s role in ‘disruptive’ scienceAn exodus of talent in both countries is driven by researchers seeking a free flow of ideas that can revive breakthroughs in thought.
The social medium of happinessThe antidote to the disruptive effects of internet disinformation may reside more in caring relationships than government regulations.
A leader’s parting graceIn a surprise departure, New Zealand’s prime minister reminds a nation of the qualities that she – and the people – needed during a few big crises.
From 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 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.
An African defense against dishonestyIn Ghana, countering cyberthreats and disinformation starts with civic unity and strong democratic virtues.
The humility of contrition opens a healing path in IndonesiaA president’s deep regret over six decades of human rights violations sets the stage for the Southeast Asian country to heal old wounds.
Earth’s protective layer of trust and unityProgress in restoring the ozone layer provides a model in caring for the environment through global cooperation.
Why Brazil dodged a military coupDespite pleas from Sunday’s protesters for the military to join them in storming the capital, the top brass honored an election result – as well as civilian rule.
Border solutions that bridge a political divideCommon concern for the rule of law shows that security and compassion are not incompatible.
An Arab soccer tournament tackles corruptionThe sport’s world body is letting Iraq host the Gulf Cup, citing better governance – a symbol of progress in Islamic nations.
Israel’s strengths are more than arms and landAs a hardline government settles into power, the military’s outgoing chief upholds the wisdom of protecting noncombatants under international law.
A very modern model of security for UkrainiansCroatia’s 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.
Colombia’s disarming compassionThe government’s peace agenda seeks to include rebel factions in the work of ending conflict through a caring response to communities torn by violence.
A commander in chief’s prayer on the battlefrontIn the darkness of winter and war, Volodymyr Zelenskyy evoked the light of innocence.