All The Monitor's View
Malaysia鈥檚 new norm for justice on highA powerful former prime minister goes to prison for corruption, the result of public shift toward honest governance.
Ukraine鈥檚 identity shift may outlive the warSix months into the Russian invasion, Ukrainians find national unity around concrete values that explain their military鈥檚 strength.
A great rethink on student debtA pending decision by President Joe Biden about student loan forgiveness has put a light on how borrowers can think differently about education and taking on debt.
Bytes and bravery over bulletsThis year鈥檚 military aggressors 鈥� Russia, China, Iran - have faced resistance in their target nations because of democratic values.
Flashlights in the cosmic caveNew telescopes offer dazzling celestial views, further pointing to a reality ordered on principle and law.
Prodigal nation: Europe pats Greece on the backA country that almost ruined the EU by lying about its public finances now gets praised for reforms aimed at financial integrity.
In Africa, a lesson in peaceful gains of equalityChad鈥檚 pro-democracy groups put enough trust in military rulers to win equal footing in coming negotiations.
Blissful are Kenya鈥檚 peacemakersA history of election violence has led to grassroots efforts 鈥� sermons, prayers, caravans, and art 鈥� to calm people after the Aug. 9 election.
Hidden hand of calm in IraqTen months of political chaos has not turned violent, perhaps due in large part to the guidance of the top Shiite religious leader.
A fist bump away from an end to fearmongeringFrom Kenya to Sri Lanka, citizens find civic unity in rejecting divide-and-rule tactics by politicians.
Serena鈥檚 mental presence, in and after tennisHer impact on pro tennis goes beyond race, gender, wins, or style. She uplifted others by the way she uplifted herself.
A crucial front against Russian intrusionsBulgaria鈥檚 stand of integrity against Moscow鈥檚 bullying is a test for all of the European Union.
Undoing fear of hate among minoritiesThe killing of Muslims in New Mexico has prompted the usual fight-or-flight reaction. For many Asian Americans, hate violence has brought a different response.
Ukraine鈥檚 fellow fighters next doorBelarus鈥檚 2020 democratic uprising has served as both an example and as defense against Russian forces.
Ending Colombia鈥檚 cycles of revengeA new president takes office Sunday vowing to uncouple the military and police forces as the country seeks healing after decades of conflict.
Trust and calm over guns and swaggerProgress with Iran and in Yemen鈥檚 war relies in large part on Oman鈥檚 ability to be a neutral, serene facilitator of dialogue.
South Africa鈥檚 spark for clean governanceThe country鈥檚 energy crisis compels the ruling party to embrace reforms - and humility - after years of corruption.
Why a poised Taiwan welcomed PelosiThe controversial visit of the House speaker, while riling China, helps reinforce Taiwan鈥檚 best defense: national unity on civic values.
China鈥檚 shift on debt reliefBeijing shows a willingness to work with Western creditors in a deal for Zambia, the first African country to default during the pandemic.
The buzz around townA study finds that urban gardens support rare species of bees and birds, placing a new value on the role of people in helping nature.