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The Monitor's ViewWashington's ability to trust, and be trustedAs distrust abounds between the GOP and Obama, and between Americans and government, leaders must relearn the ways that trust can be restored.
Sochi Olympics: What true heroism meansWhile it's fun to marvel at the physical and mental excellence on display in the Olympics, it is important to remember that democracy and freedom require not just a few heroes, stars, and celebrities but the committed participation of everyone.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSochi 2014: Will the gold go to muscle or Mind?
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewWhat to watch at the Sochi OlympicsThe Sochi Winter Olympics will be about more than skiing, skating, and sledding. Every Olympics can promote peace by putting a spotlight on the host country. Russia has already found the Games can stir change for the better, despite what Putin expects.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhat really matters?
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewBad apples or a bad barrel? Pentagon seeks higher officer integrityAmid new and massive scandals, the US armed services try again to review ethics training for officers. But is that enough?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA 'Rocky Mountain high'
A Christian Science perspective: God loves us too much to make our happiness dependent on a high from smoking marijuana or dependent on any material circumstance or substance. God leads us to greater altitudes, to the genuine affection of the heart.
The Monitor's ViewA taste of Danish integrityNew surveys rank Denmark as tops in honest government and low corruption, making it a model for others. What can be gleaned from this relative lack of rottenness among the Danes?
Iran: Kerry, Obama rhetoric threatens to derail diplomacyAn Iranian diplomat argues that the repeated threats of war against Iran in the official US vernacular are harmful to delicate, ongoing nuclear negotiations and undermine the rule of international law.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayers for Sochi Olympics
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewChina's moment for greatnessThe latest dissident to be jailed, Xu Zhiyong, has released words of insight on how to transform a system now built on a big lie. His courtroom statement speaks of citizenship from the ground up and one based on love.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSuper Bowl for non-football fans
A Christian Science perspective: Rooting for spiritual ideals while watching a football game?
The Monitor's ViewAmid Arab gloom, a model for inevitable progressAs the Arab Spring fades, Tunisia blooms again with a rights-packed constitution and a peaceful transfer of power by an Islamist government. The country's startling consensus brings hope that all people are worthy of progress toward civil ideals.
A Christian Science Perspective'Never swim alone'A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewObama's trade agenda needs backingAs President Obama negotiates with Europe and Asia on free-trade pacts, he still needs help from Congress to close the deals. America's openness remains its strength. Lawmakers must give him negotiating tools.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDetroit: on being a witness to progress
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewFrom Congress, a nudge for self-relianceAs President Obama again seeks bipartisan solutions from Congress after his State of the Union speech, he can note one reform nearing passage: Support for states to nudge food stamp recipients into job training and jobs.
5 key regions that require more US attention The following regions and issues are among those critical to both short- and long-term US interests. They should draw greater US attention and diplomatic efforts.
OpinionKerry’s focus on Israeli-Palestinian peace comes at great expenseWhile forging a peace deal that ensures the security of Israel and the dignity of the Palestinians is a worthy goal, it's a long shot. Secretary of State John Kerry's time would be better spent pursuing vital US interests in Africa, Asia, and the broader Middle East region.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer frees from corruption in West African airport
A Christian Science perspective.
