All Commentary
- Readers RespondReaders write: Mel King's contributions; TPP and climate crisis; fallen officers
Letters to the editor for the Nov. 2, 2015 weekly magazine.
- Global NewsstandCanada's progressive direction; foggy forecast for US presidential election; security in Turkey; migrant crisis sinks into chaos; Russia's aging population
A round-up of global commentary from the Nov. 2, 2015 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDare greatly because you have dominion!
A Christian Science perspective: What it means to go beyond a human sense of courage to overcome life’s challenges.
- The Monitor's ViewIn Turkey vote, a window on common identity
A Nov. 1 election may confirm a trend seen in a June vote that Turkey may be joining those democracies finding unity on civic values. Will membership in the European Union follow?
- A Christian Science PerspectivePraying about bullying
A Christian Science perspective: Ideas on praying for bullies and overcoming bullying.
- The Monitor's ViewAn exemplary way to defeat Islamic State
The war on Islamic State may not be won with military might or theological arguments but by providing role models for young Muslims seeking purpose and belonging. This would dry up the group’s recruitment stream.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer and peacemaking
A Christian Science perspective: A response to the Monitor’s View editorial ‘Oregon shooting: Is it time for national peacemaking?’
- The Monitor's ViewIndonesia’s promised ‘mental revolution’ for honest governance
One year into Joko Widodo’s presidency, his campaign hope for Indonesians to think differently about corruption needs help – from the people.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveRemove the mask and see the child of God
A Christian Science perspective: Discover your real identity and freedom.
- The Monitor's ViewChina’s reach for sage advice
As the Communist Party launches its next five-year economic plan, it also seeks ancient Chinese virtues to restore morality in the party and society. In a new book, a leading ethicist explains what the party should do.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveIn the Father’s hands
A Christian Science perspective: Who doesn't want to feel that they are in good hands?
- How to get 'Big Aqua' right
For an expanding global population, fish is the future of food. That's why sensitive, sustainable aquaculture practices are important.
- Readers RespondReaders write: young principals at the helm
Letters to the editor for the Oct. 26, 2015, weekly magazine.
- Global NewsstandGrowth in Kenya; religious diversity in Cameroon; military might in Syria; workingwomen in Bangladesh; Americans and their guns
A round-up of global commentary from the Oct. 26, 2015 weekly magazine.
- The Monitor's ViewOf democracy saviors and the people
A critical Nov. 8 election in Myanmar will provide a lesson for the world: that hopes for democracy should not be tied to one person (Aung San Suu Kyi) but should be embedded in the people and their demands for basic rights.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhere to turn when we’re afraid
A Christian Science perspective: The power of prayer frees us from fear.
- The Monitor's ViewCalifornia’s useful model in water thrift
As global talks heat up on a climate-change pact, models are needed on collective action to deal with environmental problems. California’s response to a record drought may be one.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGod’s goodness negates corruption
A Christian Science perspective: Ideas on healing corruption through prayer.
- The Monitor's ViewWelcome the ‘gift economy’
The sharing economy, driven by commercial platforms such as Uber, has also spurred new forms of charitable giving and free giveaways. A new mix of charity, consumption, and community defines its own economy.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA healing, refreshing break
A Christian Science perspective: Many people have found healing relief and deep refreshment through prayer.