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Monitor grapples with gender balance in sourcingWomen have a lot to say – across business, politics, economics, education – you name it. But are their voices always heard?
The Monitor's ViewA cold-war anniversary that still warms the heartFifty years after Moscow ended the Prague Spring by force, the world continues to benefit from the lesson of truth-telling that was spawned by that historic event.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveResponding to a wrong with what’s right
A hostile situation at work yielded to collegiality and productivity as today’s contributor considered the idea that we all have the God-given ability to express qualities such as wisdom and integrity.
The Monitor's ViewAn alignment for peace in AfghanistanCombat continues in America’s longest war, but recent moves toward negotiations reveal changes may be afoot in the Taliban and other players.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe intermediate way
At a time when extreme reactions to news reports and emotional highs and lows seem inevitable, today’s column explores how the radical idea that God is good and is supreme brings a spirit of calm and grace.
The Monitor's ViewThe qualities of mediating a US-Iran settlementAs it has done before, the tiny sultanate of Oman may act as a neutral party for Iran and the US to negotiate a stand-down. It brings special mediating skills rooted in a commandment found in the three Abrahamic faiths.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveUndaunted courage
Inspired by the courage of those fighting the raging wildfires in California and elsewhere, today’s contributor considers how even a glimpse of the power of divine Love arms us with a strength not our own, even when things seem hopeless.
A legacy worth defendingThere is a discovery that was made in the 20th century that is often overlooked. It is the legacy of nonviolence left by Mohandas Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and Nelson Mandela.
Global NewsstandImran Khan’s priority will be fixing Pakistan’s economy, A plan for Greece after major wildfires, As the Syrian war draws to a close, a glimmer of hope, ‘Arab NATO’ should not limit its focus to Iran, Geraint Thomas’s controversial Tour de France winA roundup of global commentary for the Aug. 13, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: History of China, Middle East players, feminizing of words, small feature, big impactLetters to the editor for the Aug. 13, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewPaving Mexico’s road to reconciliationIn preparing to take office Dec. 1, the president-elect is on a listening tour, soliciting and offering ideas on ways to stem rising violence. The boldest idea would balance mercy and justice for criminals, with a special focus on victims and truth-telling.
Global NewsstandSouth Korea should not warm to North Korea too quickly, Iran cannot blame Trump for its problems, New Israeli law hurts the balance between nationality and democracy, In defense of journalism, Bangladesh should develop a ‘circular’ clothes-making modelA roundup of global commentary for the Aug. 6, 2018 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHow can I learn to love myself?
Today’s contributor learned to love herself when she took seriously the idea that God was loving her.
The Monitor's ViewNew contours in international cooperationNationalism may be on the rise and hindering global consensus, but a pact among the five coastal states on the Caspian Sea represents a shift toward neighborly agreements.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveEver-present Fatherhood and the lifting of grief
After her dad passed on when she was a teen, a growing understanding of God as our always-present divine Father and Mother brought today’s contributor strength, healing, and inspiration to help a grieving friend.
The Monitor's ViewSyria needs to be a blueprint for peacemakingEnding modern conflicts has become more difficult and perhaps the war in Syria – the most difficult of all – is an opportunity for new approaches in diplomacy.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTrust in a good outcome
Far from blind faith or naiveté, understanding the nature of God as our good creator brings hope and practical solutions.
The Monitor's ViewA yearning for wholeness in local newsAs more newspapers lay off journalists, more people – especially those in the ‘new localism’ – look to revive local news as a way to define the character of their community.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe values that have their source in God
Today’s contributor reflects on what it means to cherish – and live – pure values.
The Monitor's ViewClimate resilience as a path to clean energyAs humans and other species adapt to new weather patterns, they may show the kind of unity and endurance needed to better tackle carbon pollution.
