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The Monitor's ViewAn energy lesson from Crimea crisisPlaying the petroleum card in world politics has a long history. But Russia's latest threat of gas cuts against Ukraine may finally push nations to embrace energy security and abundance as a peacemaking strategy.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine crisis needs a balm of gratitudeInstead of ramping up threats over Ukraine and its Crimean Peninsula, all sides need to appreciate past achievements that drew them closer as peaceful nations.
OpinionRussia and the West are both being played by Ukraine's political elitesUkrainian political elites have repeatedly tried to fob off their failures onto Moscow and the West, while extorting maximal support from both. The West must make any cash handouts conditional on meeting protesters' demands for democratic reforms.
The Monitor's ViewEach new SAT: a window on ideas of intelligenceThe College Board unveiled a new SAT Wednesday aimed at better assessing critical thinking in college applicants. Its changes reflect evolving notions among higher ed, computer labs, and brain-research institutes about human intelligence.
OpinionSeizing EU and US assets won't help Russia. It needs the investment.Russia鈥檚 upper house of parliament is considering measures聽that would allow it to seize the property and assets of European and US companies in the event of sanctions against Russia.聽The economic damage of such a self-defeating move should give the Russian leadership pause.
The Monitor's ViewRescuing Nigeria from Islamic violenceRecent horrific killings by the radical group Boko Haram call for Nigerian leaders to learn lessons on how to curb armed conflict.
OpinionHumanitarian aid is the best, and only, solution for SyriaThe US and international community have run out of other options for addressing Syria鈥檚 bloody civil war. Greater humanitarian assistance can have a stabilizing effect, brings factions together, and paves the way for future cooperation. Without it, broken societies never mend.
The Monitor's ViewHow Ukraine crisis can revive EU idealsRussia's aggression in Ukraine has shocked the European Union's idealistic experiment in using mutual dependency as a means of peace. Now the EU must reaffirm those ideals by challenging Putin.
OpinionUS patience better than pressure for Afghan security dealRather than pressuring Hamid Karzai to sign the bilateral security agreement now, waiting for the new Afghan president to sign the BSA gives it more legitimacy, may help end the Taliban insurgency, and will secure better US-Afghan relations for the future.
The Monitor's ViewA path to end Russia-Ukraine crisisPutin justified a military action in Ukraine's Crimea as necessary to 'protect' Russian 'compatriots.' Such aggression based on an ethnic card can be easily challenged by the US and Europe.
Global ViewpointBrzezinski: Formally recognize Ukraine, prepare NATO troopsThe strategy of the West regarding Russian aggression in Ukraine should be to complicate Vladimir Putin鈥檚 planning. He should be given options to avoid conflict. But he should also be made aware of the negative consequences for Russia that would follow armed conflict.- Global ViewpointBrzezinski: Formally recognize Ukraine, prepare NATO troopsThe strategy of the West regarding Russian aggression in Ukraine should be to complicate Vladimir Putin鈥檚 planning. He should be given options to avoid conflict. But he should also be made aware of the negative consequences for Russia that would follow armed conflict.
OpinionReading the tea (party) leaves of GOP Senate primariesRepublicans worry some of their primaries might produce tea party nominees who could be weak general election candidates. If victorious, others could fundamentally change the character of the Senate GOP.聽Unexpectedly close races could be a sign of enduring strength for the tea party.- 2014 GOP Senate primaries to watchSome tea party nominees could be weak general election candidates. Others could change the Senate. Here are six key primaries to watch.
The Monitor's ViewBinge drinking vs. critical thinkingPenn State's method of paying local bars to close is not a panacea for alcohol abuse by students. But it shows how schools are trying new ways to end binge drinking. They must renew their focus on clear, critical thinking.
The Monitor's ViewPutin's chance not to be a Russian bullyRussia's reaction to the Ukraine crisis could fulfill a stereotype of a Russia fearful of losing a buffer state. Or it can lead to a Russian identity befitting the modern world.
How the American people would fix Social SecuritySupposedly the public's inability to face the realities of Social Security makes it a 'third rail' for Congress. But when a recent survey presented Democratic and Republican voters with policy options, the majority聽clearly agreed on solutions to end the Social Security shortfall.- How the American people would fix Social SecuritySupposedly the public's inability to face the realities of Social Security makes it a 'third rail' for Congress. But when a recent survey presented Democratic and Republican voters with policy options, the majority聽clearly agreed on solutions to end the Social Security shortfall.
The Monitor's ViewWarning signs on Colorado's marijuana legalizationSpeaking to other governors, Gov. John Hickenlooper urges caution in states following Colorado's example. He's gearing up to pay high costs for increased pot use by children.
OpinionMoral outrage 鈥� and action 鈥� needed on North KoreaThe world can no longer ignore the vast human suffering of North Korea's people under the Kim regime. The international community can, and must, take steps to support change 鈥� not as unlikely, but as inevitable.
