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The Monitor's ViewSweet lures for China, RussiaDespite aggression against their neighbors, China and Russia are being offered a place in regional trade unions. This honey of an offer requires a different view of them than simply as bullies.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe value of sincerity
A Christian Science perspective: Being sincere is a natural quality of all of us.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine's war of the pewsRussia's use of the Orthodox Church in its struggle over Ukraine has both divided churches in the war-town country and united them in seeking a common peace. They and the faithful, more than the fighting, may end this war.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAttainable rest
A Christian Science perspective: How to feel genuinely refreshed and rested.
The Monitor's ViewWhy beheading journalists backfiresThe Islamic State has now beheaded three journalists, the latest being Kenji Goto of Japan. His reports on the innocent in conflicts only highlights why groups like ISIL need a spotlight of journalistic truth on them.
Opportunity, hope, and urban coolCities form for all sorts of reasons -- location, resources, tradition. They thrive because of their people.
Global NewsstandJapan's role in the Arab world, elections in Ethiopia, addressing Islamophobia, press coverage of Charlie Hebdo, France-US friendshipThis week's round-up of global commentary includes calls for greater involvement of Japan in Arab countries, free and fair elections in Ethiopia, living with diverse beliefs, press coverage and US-France relations after the attack at Charlie Hebdo.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe mandate of Love
A Christian Science perspective: A response to recent election results in Greece.
The Monitor's ViewRemodeling democracy, 800 years onGlobal surveys show rising distrust of traditional democracy, and many institutions. Yet other indicators suggest young people want different types of civic engagement. The media must probe beyond the politics of conflict.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFootball at its best
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewDousing China's puffing dragonChina has launched a campaign for nonsmokers and against nicotine addiction. Despite a lack of enforcement of current smoking bans and the government's addiction to tobacco revenue, China might become a model for other countries.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAn important role for each one
A Christian Science perspective: How we can remain productive and fill our niche wherever we are.
Global NewsstandMuslims around the world cannot sit idle, Freedom of expression comes with acceptable boundaries, Boko Haram’s massacre goes unnoticed, China-Latin America ties could reset global economic powers, Religious diversity disregarded within Irish societyThis week's round-up of commentaries includes calling Muslim world to act on growth of terrorism, the acceptable boundaries falling under freedom of expression, Boko Haram's massacre going unnoticed in the international world, strengthening of China-Latin America ties and disregard of religious diversity in Ireland.
Readers RespondReaders Write: The economy isn't rosy yet, and Islam is a religion of peace not warLetters to the Editor for Jan. 26, 2015 weekly magazine:
Markowski: Rosy images of prosperity and employment are far from true.
Bashir: Islamic militants have tarnished the name of Islam which is a religion of peace, not war.
The Monitor's ViewEurope's trials bring lessons for Ukraine warThe nearly yearlong war in Ukraine has escalated, forcing Europe to find a new unity of purpose in how to respond. The EU's lessons from its other crises can help.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFreedom: the fruit of obeying God
A Christian Science perspective: Following God is what makes us free.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Germany should invest in GreeceThe Jan. 25 Greek election results may be about ending fiscal austerity and heavy debt burdens. But any relief needs to be coupled with a boost for Greek abilities to be better entrepreneurs – and be competitive enough to pay off debts.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveUnlimited spiritual energy
A Christian Science perspective: News of fatigue healed.
Why progress enduresThe rise and fall of civilizations is the drama of history. But quiet progress -- century by century, civilization by civilization -- is the real story to watch.
