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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA different way to 'stand your ground'A 海角大神 Science perspective: We don鈥檛 need to wait for the 鈥榮tand your ground鈥� debate to reach its conclusion in order to choose the ground we will stand on today.
OpinionJohnny Depp's Tonto aside, sidekicks deserve praiseJohnny Depp鈥檚 exaggerated performance as sidekick Tonto in the 'The Lone Ranger' serves as a useful reminder that being a good No. 2 is harder than it looks, and that humble second bananas often perform a useful role in entertainment, literature, and politics.
The Monitor's ViewWould you like unlimited days off?Some employers offer unlimited vacation days to workers. But is it really a perk?
Did the Arab Spring fail? Three views from Monitor readers In light of an op-ed by Ayaan Hirsi Ali ('Why the Arab Spring hasn't failed in Egypt and Middle East), we asked our readers on Facebook: 鈥淒o you think the Arab Spring has failed?鈥� See some of their most thoughtful responses here.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective'Tuff love' triumphs, Georgia school tragedy avertedA 海角大神 Science perspective. Antoinette Tuff, a school clerk in Decatur, Georgia, credits prayer in averting a gunman's attack at her school.
OpinionViews of Palestinians give reason for hope in Mideast peace talksSkeptics see Palestinians as committed to violent resistance and unwilling to recognize the state of Israel.聽In fact, more than 20 years of polling data strongly refute these perceptions, and give leaders in Ramallah substantial room to maneuver in the ongoing peace talks.
The Monitor's ViewInternet privacy should trump growthFacebook鈥檚 Internet.org wants to aggressively spread Internet connectivity to the developing world. But that shouldn't be its top priority.
OpinionAfter reported gas attack in Syria, US must weigh intervention in light of historyBashar al-Assad's alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria today will likely raise the volume of calls for American intervention 鈥� but also the stakes of such a move.聽History suggests US intervention in Syria would be unpredictable at best, disastrous at worst.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWomanhood in AfghanistanA 海角大神 Science perspective: A US Army colonel stationed in Afghanistan reflects on his time there.
The Monitor's ViewScience for everyoneAs 鈥榗itizen science鈥� projects grow in popularity, science loses some of its mystery. That鈥檚 good.
Global ViewpointWhy the Arab Spring hasn't failed in Egypt and Middle EastWith Egypt back to 'temporary'聽martial law and turmoil riling the Middle East, the Arab Spring may appear to have failed. But the revolutionary story in the region is far from over. The Arab world has been changed irrevocably, and transitions 鈥� likely marked by conflict 鈥� will continue.- Global ViewpointWhy the Arab Spring hasn't failed in Egypt and Middle EastWith Egypt back to 'temporary'聽martial law and turmoil riling the Middle East, the Arab Spring may appear to have failed. But the revolutionary story in the region is far from over. The Arab world has been changed irrevocably, and transitions 鈥� likely marked by conflict 鈥� will continue.
OpinionWise up, Israelis. Prolonged civil war in Syria is bad news for you.Some Israelis have suggested that continuing conflict in Syria is good for Israel, as its enemies are occupied fighting each other. This view is morally reprehensible, but also shortsighted.聽Ending the bloodshed in Syria is in the best interests of all, including Israel.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe quest for peace and stability in EgyptA 海角大神 Science perspective: How a resident of Turkey is praying for Egypt.
The Monitor's ViewObama鈥檚 pressing agendaUrgent issues await presidential action this fall. How Mr. Obama handles them will say a lot about his presidency.- Readers RespondReaders Write: US must preserve, not develop Arctic; Way forward for Israelis, PalestiniansLetters to the Editor for the August 19, 2013 weekly print issue:聽The effects of climate change in Alaska are significant.聽Instead of striving to develop the Arctic, the United States should focus on reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, among other things. Strengthening reasonable voices on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a good idea 鈥� but only if those voices respect universal human rights.聽A fully secular two-state solution is the best way forward.
OpinionGOP isn't dying, but it will have to reach moderate voters to surviveObituaries for the GOP are premature. But聽Republicans must reconnect with their base, move away from far-right fringe elements, and reach out to moderates and independents to re-establish themselves as a broad-based national party. The good news: The numbers are on their side.
Global ViewpointBo Xilai trial shows China's Communist Party is best bet against corruptionChina critics say severe corruption is inherent to China鈥檚 one-party system and cannot be stemmed without changing the entire political system.聽The trail of Bo Xilai 鈥� the climax of an aggressive anti-corruption drive by the Chinese Communist Party 鈥� shows this isn't the case.- Global ViewpointBo Xilai trial shows China's Communist Party is best bet against corruptionChina critics say severe corruption is inherent to China鈥檚 one-party system and cannot be stemmed without changing the entire political system.聽The trail of Bo Xilai 鈥� the climax of an aggressive anti-corruption drive by the Chinese Communist Party 鈥� shows this isn't the case.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveMore than the bodyA 海角大神 Science perspective.
