All The Monitor's View
China鈥檚 shift on transparent auditsBeijing proposes allowing foreign regulators to check the financial reports of Chinese firms listed on overseas exchanges, a potential big win for integrity in global stock markets.
A light of impartial justiceA Kenya court ruling against a president marks a welcome triumph for judicial independence in Africa and elsewhere.
Restoring trust in US electionsPublic servants who manage voting procedures are stepping up to renew confidence in ballot outcomes.
Wake-up call for Ukraine鈥檚 neighborsFor tiny Moldova, the war and refugee influx help stir greater reform.
Latin America鈥檚 pursuit of peaceAn eruption of gang killings in El Salvador focuses the spotlight on democratic values that can curb violence in the region.
New sprouts of Arab-Israeli peaceA high-level summit on Israeli soil helps build on the neighborliness of the 2020 Abraham Accords.
Diversity鈥檚 benefits in the Supreme CourtIf confirmed as a justice, Judge Jackson would help reinforce the need for the law to reflect the Constitution鈥檚 universal principles.
Ukraine鈥檚 knock-on effect on democracyOther places struggling against dictators find inspiration in the bravery of Ukrainians to fight for freedom.
A Senate airing on the uses of punishmentThe hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson highlight the need to refine court sentencing to better define justice.
A brighter light on Russian war crimesCalling out crimes like genocide, such as the U.S. just did for Myanmar, may deter violence against civilians in other conflicts.
Ukraine as Africa鈥檚 inflection pointThe Russian invasion impels many Africans to seek a stronger self-image of freedom.
A humble, climate-friendly pioneer in architectureFor the first time, the profession鈥檚 biggest prize goes to an African, someone whose village origins help define new ideas in building design.
Fighting inflation by minting new ideasCentral banks struggle to battle rising prices while a core solution might lie in what鈥檚 happening already: more innovation.
Gavels for truth against Russia鈥檚 war liesUkraine has wisely used three international courts to both win preliminary findings against the invasion and gain further international support.
Land rights for Africa鈥檚 tillersWomen do most of the farm work yet own little of the land. New models of teaching land rights are shifting attitudes, notably among men.
To help end the war, shape Ukraine鈥檚 peace
A battered nation once again at batDuring a long labor dispute that threatened the season, pro baseball had to learn a lesson about how to treat each other.
In Chile, will meekness make a strong leader?A new president promises broad dialogue and a gradual approach. Can such humility help win a liberal agenda?
Ukraine鈥檚 example for other bullied democraciesThe civic unity of Ukrainians may inspire countries like Taiwan, South Korea, and Iraq in resisting dictators nearby.
In Ethiopia, women trace the outlines of peaceEven as war continues, civil society groups and international human rights lawyers seek post-conflict healing based on the rights of the most vulnerable.