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OpinionHalting aid to Egypt over military 'coup' would hurt US interestsSome in Congress want to call the military takeover in Egypt a coup and cut off the $1.5 billion aid the US gives the country annually. This position fails to appreciate the limits of the leverage Washington derives from its aid to Cairo and the potential consequences of halting it.
Global ViewpointHealing Egypt: Three steps to unify a divided nationThe uprising of millions of Egyptians since June 30 has led to sharp polarization. Growing up in Egypt, I never saw the country as divided as it is today. Efforts to rebuild the nation must focus on justice, reconciliation, and inclusiveness.
- Global ViewpointHealing Egypt: Three steps to unify a divided nation
The uprising of millions of Egyptians since June 30 has led to sharp polarization. Growing up in Egypt, I never saw the country as divided as it is today. Efforts to rebuild the nation must focus on justice, reconciliation, and inclusiveness.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveForgiveness and freedom
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewA welcome global shift against corruptionA world survey by Transparency International shows rising resentment against corruption – and for people acting on it. One of the most effective tools: higher levels of education.
OpinionGOP should remember: Data show immigrants enforce, not threaten, US valuesOne sticking point in the House GOP discussion of immigration reform is concern over whether immigrants will be productive members of society. Republicans shouldn't worry. Immigrants outperform native-born citizens on key measures of American values and civic engagement.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBeyond interruption-driven living
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewHow Pakistan prevails over Egypt in democracyWhile Egypt's military ousts an elected leader, Pakistan's stronger democracy holds its military to account for not searching, let alone finding, Osama bin Laden.
OpinionMuslim women of today – not just the past – must be respected in Egypt, SyriaIn Egypt and Syria, a shrine and mosque named for two of history's most prominent Muslim women are at the center of the conflicts there. These nations must be inclusive of Muslim women of today to help bring the healing peace taught by the Muslim women of the past.
OpinionDon't view Egypt's coup with a Western lensSome American analysts welcomed the ouster of Egypt's democratically elected president because it removed a political Islamist and opened the way for secularists. This Western thinking endangers democracy in Egypt. Integrating Islamists into politics is essential in the Arab world.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSee the 'halo'
A Christian Science perspective: The light of divine Love glows in each of us.
The Monitor's ViewWhy EU-US trade talks should be about more than tradeAs the European Union and the United States start talks for a transatlantic free-trade zone, they must see the opportunity to expand their common humanity as well.
OpinionPakistan's opportunity: a free-trade deal with rival IndiaTrade is not a cure-all for grinding poverty, but a free-trade deal between Pakistan and India would help foster economic growth and regional peace. And the political timing has never been better. Pakistan's new prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, should seize the moment.
- Readers RespondReaders Write: Teaching isn't one directional; Steve Jobs' misunderstood graduation speech
Letters to the Editor for the July 8, 2013 weekly print edition:
Articles on the transformation of higher learning too often mis-portray professors as performing static, scripted lectures. Rather, teaching is dynamic communication.
Steve Jobs's 2005 message to Stanford graduates wasn't about the pursuit of selfish interest over service to mankind. Rather, using your unique gifts will naturally encompass service to the world.
OpinionSpeaker Boehner up at bat with immigration reformAfter the Senate passed a comprehensive immigration reform bill, House Speaker John Boehner is now at bat. Whether to swing is an incredibly tough call for him. Politically, the issue pits the long-term interests of the Republican Party against the short-term interests of its House members.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOne immigrant's path to citizenship
A Christian Science perspective.
The making of AmericansThe "melting pot" has been glorified, vilified, and dismissed as obsolete. But both census data and the stories of millions of individual immigrants indicate that the not-always-easy process of assimilation is alive and well.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Egypt now deserves world's helpHelping Egypt fix its economy is now as important for the West as helping it fix its democracy. The protests that led to the military ouster of President Mohamed Morsi were driven as much by economic suffering as political anger for his undemocratic ways.
Global ViewpointWith Morsi ouster, Egypt fails democracy testIn Egypt, former President Mohamed Morsi should have served until the next elections. Forced removal defeats the democratic gains made two years ago. If Morsi and Islamists are not allowed to feature somewhat prominently in a new government, they could be a dangerous element.
- Global ViewpointWith Morsi ouster, Egypt fails democracy test
In Egypt, former President Mohamed Morsi should have served until the next elections. Forced removal defeats the democratic gains made two years ago. If Morsi and Islamists are not allowed to feature somewhat prominently in a new government, they could be a dangerous element.
