All Commentary
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe hope within us all
A Christian Science perspective: A spiritual take on the Monitor's View 'The key hope in sanctions.'
The Monitor's ViewThe payoff in not paying off an officialA survey of global firms finds a trend in honesty: More corporations are experiencing fewer losses to corrupt competitors who are still willing to pay a bribe. It seems running a business with integrity in a corrupt environment can be profitable.
Global NewsstandBenefits and drawbacks to online education in China; How to commemorate Ireland's revolutionary past?; Citizens should be involved in urban planning; Farming should be protected from global warming; Panama Papers put spotlight on New Zealand regulationsA roundup of global commentary for the April 18, 2016 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Attention for climate change data; Take care of immigrants who already made the journey; Support for veteransLetters to the editor for the April 18, 2016 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe order of divine Science
A Christian Science perspective: On order and finding peace during stressful and chaotic situations.
The Monitor's ViewGermany’s humane rush to integrate refugeesChancellor Angela Merkel has helped stem the flow of migrants into Europe and now has a plan to integrate many in Germany. The plan offers both carrots and sticks to ensure ‘cohesion’ in German society.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe ability to listen and hear
A Christian Science perspective: We all have the capacity to turn to God for direction and discern intuitions that help and guide.
The Monitor's ViewGood grades for girls’ educationWith so much progress worldwide, the champions of better schooling for girls seek further gains. They have plenty of successful models and new sources of money.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHarmony during elections
A Christian Science perspective: Breaking through political polarization.
The Monitor's ViewEchoes of Arab Spring in peace stepsA possible driver for cease-fires in Syria, Libya, and Yemen may be a high desire for freedom and equality among Arab youth. A new survey reveals their aspirations, five years since the Arab Spring.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA springtime blessing
A Christian Science perspective: Overcoming loss and seeing the newness of life.
The Monitor's ViewWhat a woman might do as world’s chief diplomatThe UN has begun its selection process to pick the next secretary-general. The winner will need feminine skills of leadership to help the global body reform itself and restore its peacemaking possibilities.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHandling the stress of tax season
A Christian Science perspective: How prayer can be an aid for overcoming the stress of tax season.
Simple good, fair betterReforming the US tax code is possible, but it won't be easy. The tax code is complex because the economy is complex.
The Monitor's ViewWhy the drop in income inequality?Even as it rises in many countries, income inequality has fallen worldwide, a result of pro-poor trends in places from Africa to China. A better focus on growth, innovation, and greater opportunities can help countries close the income gap.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA moral stance, blessing the world
A Christian Science perspective: A healing response to the Monitor editorial ‘The moral action in naming genocide.’
The Monitor's ViewThe key skill of Libya’s UN-chosen leaderKnown as a listener who builds consensus, Fayez al-Sarraj must win over warring factions, unite an army, defeat Islamic State, revive the economy, and stem the flow of refugees.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe Bible: Indispensable guide for making decisions
A Christian Science perspective: Inspiration to help guide us to make the right decision.
The Monitor's ViewTale of a short war and a long dependency on oilA four-day war between Azerbaijan and Armenia points to a global need to help countries dependent on oil exports find new sources of wealth.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLove that finds solutions
A Christian Science perspective: A response to the Monitor’s View ‘Unsung heroes who rescue Syria’s refugees.’
