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The Monitor's ViewIsraeli strike in Syria tips a civil war toward a global responseThe Israeli strike in Syria represents a regional escalation that should push the UN or West to find a way to prevent a collapse of Syrian society. But first, the world must decide what would fill Syria's void. Democracy?
OpinionIn Africa, the best 'charity' is aid for businessThe traditional approach to solving Africa鈥檚 problems through aid has created a cycle of dependency.聽A better approach is to use donor subsidies to fund private, for-profit ventures. Those ventures create systemic and sustainable change in the community.
OpinionUS intervention in Syria must be legitimate in eyes of international lawIsraeli air strikes on Damascus and the conflicting reports on the use of chemical weapons (sarin gas) may complicate President Obama's decision on intervention in Syria. The US must consider the international laws of war before taking any action.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWatching out for security and finding it withinA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewDespite stalled Arab Spring, Muslim nations grasp for democracyElections in Pakistan and Malaysia show step-by-step progress to reconcile Islam with secular values of elected government.
OpinionThinking through options on North KoreaAs history shows, new nuclear states such as North Korea usually probe the limits of their power and聽test聽how other international actors respond. But consider this: Once escalation starts, it can be extremely difficult to control.
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The Monitor's ViewIn postelection Venezuela, why nonviolence must winSince its flawed April 14 presidential election, Venezuela has experienced violence over opposition demands for a vote recount. Pro-democracy forces must keep the moral high ground of nonviolence to avoid another Syria.
OpinionObama, Pe帽a Nieto must save a vital part of effort to fight drug traffickingMexico is radically changing the way it cooperates with the US to fight drug trafficking. When President Obama meets with President Pe帽a Nieto today, the two must find a way to save the US-Mexico working groups that have led to arrests in both countries.
OpinionAmerica can't afford the real cost of Guant谩namoThe consequences of ignoring Guant谩namo, its abuses, and its hunger strikers are foreboding 鈥� for the prisoners and for America. President Obama must release聽prisoners with no case against them, move the rest to US courts to be charged and tried, and finally close the detention facility.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe triumph of spiritual mightA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewImmigration bill and Obama's trip to Mexico: Why the two are linkedPresident Obama's trip to Mexico will help better integrate the two economies. And a piece of the Senate immigration-reform bill focuses on integrating the mainly Mexican population of undocumented immigrants. Each country must respect the other's sensitivities on these two integrations.
OpinionA blueprint for women architects to overcome doubt, discriminationAn online campaign to have the work of architect Denise Scott Brown recognized by the Pritzker Architecture Prize committee has shed light on the ongoing struggles of women in architecture. Women must push themselves to 'lean in' more to fight internal and external obstacles.
OpinionSix ways to boost electric vehiclesGetting more American drivers into electric vehicles carries both environmental and national security benefits. But to get Americans to really buy EVs, the Obama administration needs to learn from the past and plan better today.- Progress report: How the Monitor is doingThe start of a new fiscal year finds 海角大神 reaching more readers than ever, in its strongest financial position in more than half a century, and continuing to pursue meaningful news around the world.
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The Monitor's ViewRevenge, or fear of it, must not lead Syria to chemical warfarePresident Obama and other world leaders must speak directly to both Assad and rebel leader about avoiding revenge killings. That is necessary to prevent escalation of the war with chemical weapons.
OpinionWhy civilian courts are best for terror trials, especially Boston bombing suspectAs more than 1,000聽terrorism trials over the last decade show, the federal court system is well equipped to handle terrorism cases like that of Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. His trial may also help harmonize US counterterrorism efforts with those of its allies.
OpinionObamacare faces new legal challenge: Its 'tax' still violates the ConstitutionThe Supreme Court saved Obamacare by deeming the law's individual mandate a 'tax.' But in that case, the law violates the聽Constitution's Origination Clause, which says all tax bills must originate in the House, not the Senate. Letting the law stand sets a dangerous precedent.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLearning to love themA 海角大神 Science perspective: Facing the temptation to make generalizations about those 'not like us'
