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The Monitor's ViewWhat to think of North Korea on Peace DayOne reason the United Nations is so focused on preventive diplomacy regarding North Korea is a growing emphasis on ‘positive drivers’ of peace. One example is the widening celebration of International Peace Day.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSafety where we are
A Christian Science perspective: God, good, is ever present, guarding, guiding, and caring for all of us.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSeeing beyond statistics and negative predictions
A Christian Science perspective: Statistics aren't inevitable predictions.
The Monitor's ViewEU advice for nations with big visionsA leader of the European Union reflects on the need for values as other parts of the world try to link up Asia into EU-style unions.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSay no to the 'Blue Whale Challenge'
A Christian Science perspective: We can choose to be influenced only by God.
The Monitor's ViewThe West’s learning curve on Russian election meddlingAfter seeing Russian attempts to influence the US and French vote, Germany has learned to firmly protect the integrity of its democracy before a Sept. 24 vote.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveCampus safety and being ready
A Christian Science perspective: God provides each of us with wisdom and strength.
The Monitor's ViewGetting up close with the criminal justice systemA bipartisan group of state officials has started to visit prisons, meet crime victims, and engage with the criminal justice system. The goal: bring better reform to a broken system by understanding it more closely.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveIn the midst of fire, God’s care
A Christian Science perspective: The simple, watchful acceptance of the presence and power of God, good, has healing consequences.
The Monitor's ViewRedirecting Myanmar’s dominant faith to peaceThe military’s persecution of minority Muslims comes out of fears among many Buddhists for their religion. Aung San Suu Kyi can help relieve those fears with a higher moral narrative.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGod’s guidance in the storm
A Christian Science perspective: Praying for protection during hurricanes.
Space mathFor the scientists of the Cassini mission, math has unrelentingly transformed Saturn from a curious jewel in the night sky into something we have vicariously touched and tasted.
Global NewsstandWhy Hillary Clinton should move on, Europe's migration issues have morphed, Why Jewish-Muslim dialogue is imperative, Put an end to enforced disappearances, Lessons from the Mayweather-McGregor fightA roundup of global commentary for the Sept. 11, 2017 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Reporting of protests, parental authority, new Austen insight, essay admirationLetters to the editor for the Sept. 11, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewHow one hurricane left a lesson in gratitudeAs the East Coast hunkers down for Irma, Vermont’s post-hurricane experience in 2011 provides an opportunity to learn the power of appreciation for a community’s spirit and its resiliency.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGuided safely home
A Christian Science perspective: We are never left without the tender love of our Father-Mother God.
The Monitor's ViewWhen combatants turn democratsThis month, Colombia’s former guerrilla group called FARC transformed itself into a peaceful political party, perhaps setting a model of reconciliation for other countries in armed conflict.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSpiritual curiosity
A Christian Science perspective: As we sincerely desire to better know divine Truth, we find that it proves itself, freeing us from fear, illness, lack, and grief.
The Monitor's ViewA Kenyan court lifts a lamp of integrity for AfricaNever before has a court in Africa annulled the election of a sitting president, yet Kenya’s justices did just that last week, adding to other successes on the continent in adopting democratic ideals.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveKnowing you're good
A Christian Science perspective: Recognizing the unalterable goodness of our real nature heals and transforms character.
