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The Monitor's ViewHow Germany forced a rethink of AfricaAt last week’s G20 summit, Germany won a major boost of private investment in Africa as a way to stem mass migration. But first Germany itself had to look at its own neglect of the continent.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveMeeting human needs
A Christian Science perspective: Giving to others enables us to better understand God’s love and care for all.
The Monitor's ViewIn G20 protests, a different view of extremismViolent protests in Hamburg revealed the rise in left-wing extremism in Germany. But the challenge of the extremist mind-set – either left- or right-wing – is in many ways the same worldwide.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOvercome with good
A Christian Science perspective: Gratefully recognizing God’s goodness equips us to embrace the world in prayer.
Getting your hands around scienceA new weekly science page seeks to sweep away the line between science and the average reader.
Readers RespondReaders write: Breakfasts with Dad, Muslim coverage, ‘suburbia’s new face’ cover story, thoughtful investigationLetters to the editor for the July 10, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewTurning down the temperature on town hallsTown halls are a crucial tool in creating connections between citizens and their lawmakers. But how do you mix civility with passion? There are ways.
Global Newsstand A bad election for Theresa May was good for democracy, Besides the snap election, what else cost the Tories?, Macron party’s primary victory is hope for Europe, Biden and Clinton presidential tilts would be troubling, Nadal reserves a place in historyA roundup of global commentary for the June 26, 2017, weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhat tall ships prompted me to think about
A Christian Science perspective: The grace of tall ships holds lessons for navigating life’s storms.
The Monitor's ViewAngela Merkel and overcoming divisionGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel has seen her country overcome deep skepticism to become unified and integrated into Europe. The next step, as she sees it, is for Germany to become a more unifying force globally.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveMountaintop views
A Christian Science perspective: We are all capable of higher views that bring tangible blessings.
The Monitor's ViewThe tiny cracks inside North KoreaNorth Korea's missile tests present a picture of a threat to the world. But the world is pushing back in small ways that matter, too.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA fuller flourishing
A Christian Science perspective: A deeper understanding of our true nature as the reflection of infinite, divine Love nurtures a more abundant flourishing.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOur right to be free
A Christian Science perspective: There's a God-bestowed right to health and harmony.
America’s special sauceWhat if you could collect all the best of every country, shake it up, and see what comes out? That, essentially, is the idea of America.
The Monitor's ViewHong Kong’s uneasy deal with China‘One country, two systems’ has allowed the island to keep its independent democratic system. But after 20 years the agreement shows signs of eroding.
Global NewsstandSome stunned by Gulf states’ demand for Al Jazeera shut down, Jamaica says no to the Gulf’s ‘bullying’ of Qatar, why Macron’s stance on Syria is wrong, why Theresa May’s new coalition could cost her, as war with Islamic State ends, Syria could heat upA roundup of global commentary for the July 10, 2017–July 17, 2017 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: State action on climate, ethical standards for presidentsLetters to the editor for the July 3, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewCanada at 150Its separation from Britain wasn’t as sudden or violent as that of the American colonies. But Canada has its own history to celebrate – and ponder – as it marks 150 years as a nation.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTo be made free
A Christian Science perspective: We have dominion over whatever hides our inherent goodness, including the pull of addiction.
