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Piecemeal negotiations with Syria opposition will only increase divisionFor a diplomatic solution in Syria, the international community must engage directly with the myriad opposition groups inside the country. Those groups also need support to start a dialogue among themselves and with the internationally recognized opposition outside of Syria.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe question that atheism encourages us to consider
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewThis Martin Luther King Day, a new look at raceAn expert on the history of skin color in societies proposes retiring race as a topic for science research. Her idea echos awareness of the changing notion of race, which may help end racism.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFight 'fire with fire' or listen to God's healing message?
A Christian Science perspective: You don’t need to allow your responses to be ruled by the negative words or actions of someone else.
The Monitor's ViewSafety from economic shocksAlong with its upbeat forecast for the global economy, the World Bank also points to those nations finding new security from financial shocks by aligning policies with settled economic principles.
Syria: What – and who – it will take to end the warThe Geneva II peace talks on Syria set to begin next week should lay the groundwork for a diplomatic deal to end the country's three-year civil war. In spite of differences, Russian, US, and Iranian strategic interests can align, but Iran must be allowed to play a role in negotiations.
- Syria: What – and who – it will take to end the war
The Geneva II peace talks on Syria set to begin next week should lay the groundwork for a diplomatic deal to end the country's three-year civil war. In spite of differences, Russian, US, and Iranian strategic interests can align, but Iran must be allowed to play a role in negotiations.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHelping our children grow
A Christian Science perspective: The more we recognize and celebrate the spiritual qualities children express, the more their God-bestowed nature will be revealed and their growth assured.
The Monitor's ViewHow US can help end Syria's war: accept refugeesSyria's neighbors have been far more generous than the US in temporarily resettling millions of refugees. If the US and Europe can now share this burden, it may influence the war's outcome.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe great art of listening
A Christian Science perspective: One way to improve our listening is to stop talking.
OpinionCentral African Republic needs UN peacekeepers nowThe UN must work to prevent the escalation of violence and preserve what progress has been made in the Central African Republic. With key support from the US, the Security Council should increase its efforts to deploy a better equipped, larger UN peacekeeping mission to CAR.
The Monitor's ViewLessons in Gates memoir on civilian-military tiesThe tell-all book by former defense chief Robert Gates reveals how President Obama dealt with a military he distrusted. Other nations, such as Egypt, need such lessons in civilian rule.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe unfailing filter and the chemical spill in West Virginia
A Christian Science perspective: God's unfailing care for His creation is equal to every emergency.
- Readers RespondReaders Write: Skepticism on Iran deal, Israel, media
Letters to the Editor for the January 13, 2014 weekly magazine: Will the delay agreement become a Neville Chamberlain 'peace for our time' appeasement?; What of the media's double standard of silence on Israel's possession of nuclear weapons?; We should review the history of the lead-up to World War II and not repeat the same mistakes.
The Monitor's ViewHow Haiti earthquake launched 'digital humanitarianism'On the anniversary of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, it is remarkable to see what was learned about 'crisis mapping' from social media during the natural disaster.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer for the rising generation
A Christian Science perspective: No one can be left out of divine Love's abundance.
The Monitor's ViewHeroin moves to the countrysideVermont has recognized its heroin epidemic and is preparing a vigorous response.
OpinionThe time to regulate e-cigarettes is nowSwift regulation by the FDA will help preserve America's hard-won anti-smoking victory and help ensure that parts of the US economy do not, once again, become dependent on nicotine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhat's your name?
A Christian Science perspective: What if our title as child of God were the most prominent in how we identified ourselves and others? What if it were the most precious name and cause we had to defend?
The Monitor's ViewNew front in the 'war on poverty'On the 50th anniversary of Lyndon B. Johnson's 'war on poverty,' government must beef up efforts to support family stability, beyond financial means.
