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The Monitor's ViewObama's taxing proposal on givingEven as he enlists private charity to help young men of color, President Obama again proposes a new cap on the charitable tax deduction. There need be no clash between private giving and paying taxes.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA way to heaven
A Christian Science perspective: In light of Dr. Eben Alexander's bestselling book, "Proof of Heaven," this writer explains why you don't need a near-death experience to find heaven.
The Monitor's ViewWhat Obama should ask of Saudi ArabiaPresident Obama's trip to Saudi Arabia comes as a Middle East struggle over 'political Islam' reaches a boiling point. The president can ask his royal hosts what is the best form of government for the world's Muslims.
Global ViewpointRobert Kaplan: The center of military power in the world is moving to AsiaIn an interview, Robert Kaplan says: 'The United States can preserve the peace [in the Asia Pacific] by seeking not domination, but a favorable balance of power with China. It must at some level allow China its rightful place in the Western Pacific.'
- Global ViewpointRobert Kaplan: The center of military power in the world is moving to Asia
In an interview, Robert Kaplan says: 'The United States can preserve the peace [in the Asia Pacific] by seeking not domination, but a favorable balance of power with China. It must at some level allow China its rightful place in the Western Pacific.'
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDefense against cybercrime
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewThe Obama challenge to Putin's lawlessnessFrom Crimea to China to Egypt, authoritarian regimes are defying international norms. In a speech in Europe, President Obama wisely stands up for rule of law derived through democratic procedures, citing Putin's Crimea grab as Exhibit A for what not to do.
Japan and South Korea: Don’t let history dictate the futureAddressing a sensitive past will let these two key democratic powers secure a tense region – and US interests. President Obama's sit-down with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and South Korean President Park Geun-hye may have been the start of a needed rapprochement.
- Japan and South Korea: Don’t let history dictate the future
Addressing a sensitive past will let these two key democratic powers secure a tense region – and US interests. President Obama's sit-down with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and South Korean President Park Geun-hye may have been the start of a needed rapprochement.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOvercoming addiction prayerfully
A Christian Science perspective.
Global ViewpointEurope beware: Isolating Russia will turn it into Hitler's GermanyEurope should be working to integrate, not isolate, Russia. Punitive isolation is what the Treaty of Versailles did to post-World War I Germany, leading to Hitler’s rise and World War II. Instead, the West and Russia have everything to gain by Russia’s coming closer to the EU.
- Global ViewpointEurope beware: Isolating Russia will turn it into Hitler's Germany
Europe should be working to integrate, not isolate, Russia. Punitive isolation is what the Treaty of Versailles did to post-World War I Germany, leading to Hitler’s rise and World War II. Instead, the West and Russia have everything to gain by Russia’s coming closer to the EU.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding comfort and closure after loss
A Christian Science perspective: In the aftermath of the loss of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, how prayer can offer comfort.
The Monitor's ViewAll bets are off in NCAA Tournament 2014Betting on the brackets during March Madness has turned an amateur college sport based on talent and teamwork into an idol of luck. Gambling on the NCAA Tournament may also turn out to be a fun-killer and an illusion of self-control.
The Monitor's ViewA rush to restore global order after CrimeaRussia's taking of Crimea has spurred a drive to save international norms, reflected in its expulsion from the G-8. This shows the deep desire to maintain a world order, not only to avoid conflicts but for further progress.
- Readers RespondReaders Write: BDS movement and Israeli economy; EU's history of ill-treatment of Israel
Letters to the Editor for the March 24, 2014 weekly magazine:
Without mentioning the BDS movement's successes, a recent article on Israel's growth in the cyber security sector reads like a pro-Israel propaganda piece.
While reading about Europe's growing boycott of Israeli companies, I realized that European behaviors toward Israel have ranged from naive to hostile for decades.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFacing drought or any kind of dry spell
A Christian Science perspective.
What our freedom demandsIn the fight against heroin and other addictive substances, the slippery slope of self-gratification is too often overlooked and the need for self-control too often minimized.
The Monitor's ViewTo safeguard Asia, Obama must first deal with a test of penitenceObama wisely brings together the leaders of South Korea and Japan, a necessary step to reconcile them over their history and allow them to cooperate in defending Asia's security.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSustainable happiness
A Christian Science perspective.
