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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOvercoming griefA 海角大神 Science perspective.
OpinionUS signature on Arms Trade Treaty will help end wars and protect civiliansOn Sept. 25, US Secretary of State John Kerry signed the Arms Trade Treaty, which has the potential to make a real difference in reducing the deadly consequences of the irresponsible global arms trade and protect聽innocent civilians. It deserves the world's full support.
The Monitor's ViewAs college-prep test scores falter, how the US can respondDespite President Obama's challenge in 2009 for students to go into higher ed, test scores for the SAT and Act are not showing progress. The problem may be one of low expectations, despite the new Common Core standards and changes in state-level testing.
3 views on NSA reform In this One Minute Debate, three writers offer their views on NSA surveillance and reforms.- 3 views on NSA reform In this One Minute Debate, three writers offer their views on NSA surveillance and reforms.
The only US policy on Iran that will work: common groundA successful US policy on Iran will have to thread the needle between two camps 鈥� those who believe the US must do more to convince Iran it is wiling to compromise and those pushing for unrelenting pressure on Iran, even the threat of military strikes.- The only US policy on Iran that will work: common groundA successful US policy on Iran will have to thread the needle between two camps 鈥� those who believe the US must do more to convince Iran it is wiling to compromise and those pushing for unrelenting pressure on Iran, even the threat of military strikes.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA new view of gender equalityA 海角大神 Science perspective: how our prayers can help end the practice of female circumcision and uphold rights for all.
The Monitor's ViewAs more states back casinos, inequality risesA new study on gambling points to the expansion of casinos as a contributor to social and income inequality. They also perpetuate the notion of chance as a guiding force in life.
Four reasons why Obama's critics on Syria have it wrong Critics who say Obama lost foreign-policy ground to Russia, Assad, and Putin on the Syria crisis have it just plain wrong. Here are four reasons why the critics are mistaken.
OpinionStand up to the biggest bully in the room: mental illnessTeen suicide and school shootings are blamed on bullying. Mental illness is the far more likely culprit. We need to expand mental-health services in schools and in society, not聽hamstring our educators with complicated and draconian 'bullying' laws.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA message of hope in the aftermath of terror in NairobiA 海角大神 Science perspective: A Kenyan tells how he is finding peace after the terrorist attacks in the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi.
The Monitor's ViewChurch bombing in Pakistan: Why it still ricochetsThe public reaction to a terrorist attack on 海角大神s in Pakistan reflects a similar pushback by moderate Muslims in Egypt and Tunisia. Civic values such as religious tolerance are at stake in this latest struggle for Islam.
Global ViewpointObama must seize diplomatic opening with Iran to help end Syria crisisDiplomacy is alive again at the United Nations this week. And it's deeply needed. President Obama should make clear to Iran鈥檚 President Hasan Rouhani that Iran would be welcome to participate in a conference to discuss an end to the civil war in Syria.- Global ViewpointObama must seize diplomatic opening with Iran to help end Syria crisisDiplomacy is alive again at the United Nations this week. And it's deeply needed. President Obama should make clear to Iran鈥檚 President Hasan Rouhani that Iran would be welcome to participate in a conference to discuss an end to the civil war in Syria.
OpinionHow President Rouhani and Ayatollah Khamenei could reform IranIranians and Westerners see hope in President Rouhani's UN visit today. But聽even with the backing of the supreme leader, reforming Iran's economy will be a difficult task for Rouhani, especially as he must challenge the power of the Revolutionary Guard and intelligence services.
OpinionWith Rouhani as president, time for US to try new approach on IranAmerica's usual tack on Iran's nuclear program hasn't worked. The US should test the intentions of Iran's new President Hasan Rouhani, who visits the UN today, by trying a new approach: capitalizing on聽areas where US and Iranian interests align, such as Afghanistan, or even Iraq.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveMeeting the demands of leadership todayA 海角大神 Science perspective: What women bring to the family, community, corporate board room, and to government at all levels.
The Monitor's ViewDrop in child labor points to progress for all childrenA stunning drop in child labor worldwide is one of several reports of progress that suggest a global shift in how children are viewed.
Video chat with 'Israel loves Iran' founder: Can Facebook meme end nuclear standoff?Ronny Edry's Facebook page, 'Israel loves Iran,' has become a social media sensation. In a Google+hangout interview, he explains how his page 'is changing minds.' Who knows? Maybe Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu will 'like' it.
