All The Monitor's View
Is Haiti really 鈥榰ngovernable鈥�?The assassination of the country鈥檚 president adds to an impression of troubled places inherently unstable. Yet peacemakers have learned that self-governance can exist in the most chaotic nations.
Highfliers in spaceThe coming flights of two wealthy entrepreneurs on their own rockets set new visions for space travel.
When to be humble about inflation forecastsThe old certainties of economics have been shocked into a new reality that requires more deliberation and listening.
Systemic trust in buildings, pipelines, bridgesRecent failures of shared physical structures, such as a condo complex in Florida, have put a focus back on the values required for a trust-based society.
A big dive into the talent poolThe pandemic鈥檚 churn of the job market has revealed how much workers want to learn new skills. Employers are responding.
South Africa's step toward equality before the lawThe country鈥檚 high court orders a former president to prison over his defiance in a corruption probe. The ruling may be a turning point in curbing a culture of impunity.
Park it! Why the world is greener.In the past decade, countries have protected enough land to equal the size of Russia. The global drive for land conservation sets an example for other eco-challenges.
A rise in refugees, a need for solutionsThe number of people fleeing violence keeps going up, forcing more attention on successful diplomacy, such as in Libya.
Spain tries mercy in CataloniaA pardon for nine activists convicted for sedition sets a tone of forgiveness.
A new political tone over gun violence?As shootings rise, a primary race in New York and President Biden鈥檚 anti-crime package reflect a more nuanced approach to crime.
Time for the NCAA to redefine sportsA Supreme Court ruling against limits on compensation to college athletes may add to the drive to ensure a purity of motives in sports.
A message to Moscow from ArmeniansA surprise victory for the Civil Contract party of Nikol Pashinyan reveals that Armenians see their best security in democratic values and clean governance.
A welcome diversion in 鈥榯he beautiful game鈥�The start of the delayed Euro 2020 soccer tournament is a nice break from the cares of the world - and the pandemic.
Taiwan鈥檚 creative shield against China鈥檚 bullyingThe island nation鈥檚 freedoms have lifted high-tech innovation, making China dependent on its electronic goods. An invasion would only set back the Communist Party鈥檚 goals.
A turbulent 2020 saw a rise in givingAdversity worldwide, caused by the pandemic, recession, and civil unrest, led more people to donate time and money.
The real US-Russia battle over UkraineThe Putin-Biden summit could spin on the future of Ukraine and the ability of local activists to achieve clean governance.
A healing start for Israel鈥檚 new leadersA broad coalition that ousted a divisive prime minister puts gratitude, generosity first.
The world鈥檚 response to Ethiopian famineA war in the Tigray region, where fighters have targeted food production, has led the U.S. and Europe to invoke a new tool of international humanitarian law.
The urgency for privacy of taxpayer dataA mass leak of IRS information about individual Americans adds to a new drive in the US to protect personal financial information.
Mexicans save their democracyDespite campaign violence, they voted to restrain the power ambitions of a populist president. Mexico is now a potential model for the rest of Central America.