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The Monitor's ViewA light for Myanmar's darknessDemocrats still free after a military coup have set up an alternative government, relying on the attraction of liberty and rights more than resistance to a violent regime.
The Monitor's ViewManifold justice for George FloydReactions to the murder verdict of a former Minneapolis police officer reflect a United States digging deeper for all the aspects of justice coming out of this tragedy.
The Monitor's ViewMilitary chaplains: Their new role as peacemakersThe U.S. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have expanded the purpose of chaplains to be mediators in faith communities.
Honesty, bias, and voter ID lawsThe issue of voter ID laws may seem like just another partisan rift in an increasingly divided America. But on this issue, untruths have clouded ideological debate.
The Monitor's ViewA bellwether on corruption in Latin America?The pandemic may have stalled anti-graft campaigns in the region, but an election in Ecuador shows voters still want integrity in leaders.
The Monitor's ViewAsia鈥檚 democracies take a standSouth Korea, Taiwan, and Indonesia condemn the violence in Myanmar while Japan has begun to challenge China鈥檚 abuses.
Slavery鈥檚 鈥榣ingering鈥� effects, reparations, and a hope of reconciliationReparations discussions 鈥� and their implementation 鈥� are increasing. Our writer hopes they might spark a truth and reconciliation process in the U.S.
The Monitor's ViewWhy a parched Iran may seek peaceClimate change鈥檚 effect on the Middle East has already helped push deals between Israel and two Arab states. Will Iran be next?
The Monitor's ViewDemocracy's strength: Eyes on the spiesIn public hearings before Congress, top U.S. intelligence officials not only give their best estimates of threats to the U.S., but also ensure their work is transparent and accountable. That makes dictators uneasy.
The Monitor's ViewBiden鈥檚 first steps on Central American migrationThree countries will boost border security against people-smuggling, signaling the Biden administration鈥檚 goal of improving rule of law in the region.
The Monitor's ViewDoes a rebirth of democracy lie ahead?One vision from a U.S. government think tank imagines how innovation and scientific progress could pave the way.
The Monitor's ViewIn Ethiopia鈥檚 war, a retreat worthy of African idealsA leader鈥檚 admission of atrocities in Tigray fulfills a principle of accountability.
The Monitor's ViewA page-turner peace narrative for India, PakistanSince February, the two nuclear-tipped rivals have held to a truce and made other overtures that hint of an end to seeing each other as enemies.
The Monitor's ViewTax avoidance gets the world鈥檚 attentionA group of wealthy nations set a goal to agree on a minimum corporate tax rate. With the pandemic busting budgets, the world needs more integrity in tax collection.
The Monitor's ViewEchoes of a police chief's 'service of love'In the Minneapolis trial of officer Derek Chauvin, the city鈥檚 police chief reminds the court that law enforcement is also seeing 鈥渙ur neighbor as ourselves.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewThe real source of Jordan's palace intrigueAn alleged challenge to the king by a former crown prince hints at the growing demands for full democracy in a key Mideast state.
鈥楳aster Negotiator鈥�: James Baker and the end of the Cold WarFormer Secretary of State James Baker鈥檚 role in ending the Cold War, detailed in a new history book, may offer foreign policy insights for today.聽
The Monitor's ViewThe bright light on US-Iran talksUnlike previous negotiations with Iran, those starting April 6 come as the regime faces a host of truth-tellers.
Solutions wanted: No matter where they come fromFor many, universal basic income聽veers toward socialism. But what if solutions were measured by their effects rather than their political affiliation?
Covering the bases: What women offer men鈥檚 sportsWhen women take the field as officials, they stretch the bounds of society鈥檚 perceptions of what women can do.