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Global ViewpointRecep Tayyip Erdogan: Turkey's economy meets EU membership criteriaSince 2002, Turkey's growth strategy, fiscal discipline, and structural reforms have helped it become the world's 16th largest economy. Last year, Turkey's figures for growth, public borrowing, long-term debt, and unemployment were vastly better than Europe鈥檚.- Global ViewpointRecep Tayyip Erdogan: Turkey's economy meets EU membership criteriaSince 2002, Turkey's growth strategy, fiscal discipline, and structural reforms have helped it become the world's 16th largest economy. Last year, Turkey's figures for growth, public borrowing, long-term debt, and unemployment were vastly better than Europe鈥檚.
OpinionUS support for Mahmoud Abbas's UN bid for Palestine could save two-state solutionMahmoud Abbas hopes to save his legacy with a bid to have the UN effectively recognize a state of Palestine. Opposition from the US and Israel is self-defeating, as the collapse of Abbas's leadership would also spell the end of a two-state solution, as well as its greatest champion.
A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA garden of gratitudeA 海角大神 Science perspective: While caring for a seasoned gardener's geraniums next door, this neighbor found a new reason to be grateful for life's beauty.
The Monitor's ViewUS pivot to Mexico?A new leader of Mexico, Enrique Pena Nieto, takes office with enough hope of reform that it argues for the US to draw closer to its neighbor.
OpinionObama must offer a 'grand deal' with Iran on its nuclear programThe current trajectory is headed toward a violent endgame, writes this former spokesman for Iran's nuclear negotiators. The Obama administration needs a new engagement policy with Iran that brings an end to 33 years of a failed 'diplomacy plus pressure' policy dubbed as 'dual-track.'
Global ViewpointGrowing wealth concentration threatens to end American opportunity as we know itThe American creed of equal opportunity is in danger of becoming Hollywood fiction. Wealth concentration, manufacturing's demise, and technology eliminating jobs are destroying upward mobility. We must invest in education, training, and R&D. We must also pay for it.- Global ViewpointGrowing wealth concentration threatens to end American opportunity as we know itThe American creed of equal opportunity is in danger of becoming Hollywood fiction. Wealth concentration, manufacturing's demise, and technology eliminating jobs are destroying upward mobility. We must invest in education, training, and R&D. We must also pay for it.
OpinionTo avoid fiscal cliff, Obama and GOP should compromise like Founding FathersPresident Obama and John Boehner express optimism that a budget deal to avoid the fiscal cliff will be reached, but gridlock threatens. Politicians would do well to remember that America was established by men who sorely disagreed. Consider the Constitutional Convention of 1787.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGrace that redeems the moments of our livesA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewA case of Obamacare and religious libertyOn Monday, the Supreme Court ordered a lower court to decide on a case involving a clash between religious liberty and Obamacare. Government must tread lightly in defining religion as a way to achieve universal health care and increase access to contraceptives.
OpinionHamas is no winner in the Gaza ceasefire with IsraelHamas has claimed total victory in the ceasefire with Israel. Sure,聽Hamas evaded a punishing Israeli ground assault in Gaza and gained some diplomatic support and recognition.聽But in the long run, Hamas is sowing the seeds for its own destruction.- OpinionWashington needs more people like Senator Warren RudmanSen. Rudman, who passed away last week, was perhaps best known for his legislation on deficit reduction. But he also fought tirelessly for campaign finance reform and citizen-funded elections. And he was willing to work across the aisle and stand up to his own Republican party to do it.
OpinionMake #GivingTuesday a US tradition like Black Friday and Cyber MondayThe holiday season starts with one day to give thanks followed by two days (Black Friday and Cyber Monday) for bargain hunting. Today,聽nonprofits, businesses, and individuals are coming together to launch #GivingTuesday 鈥� a day to celebrate the great American tradition of giving.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe transforming power of divine Love
The Monitor's ViewCyber Monday's sales success fits one Internet trendThe more Internet phenomena like Cyber Monday shake up old ways, the more governments try to control the Internet. A meeting of global communications regulators in December will test such a government role.
OpinionMali security nightmare: Why foreign intervention alone won't stop the chaosA divided Mali could become a haven for armed groups and a security nightmare for the whole of West Africa and far beyond. But聽foreign military intervention alone will be insufficient to address the turmoil. External troops will need the help of local and regional civil society organizations.
OpinionTake-away from US election: Obama's 'small' issues won bigThere was no single grand message that was going to win over voters in 2012 鈥� from President Obama or Mitt Romney. A big reason is because America is so diverse and divided, and will likely continue to be.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAre you up to the task?A 海角大神 Science perspective.
Of bargains: grand and not so muchBargaining is a big part of life. It is how prices are set, business deals get made, and political differences are hashed out. Sometimes you get the advantage, sometimes not -- and often it's the bargain itself that's memorable.
