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Piecemeal negotiations with Syria opposition will only increase divisionFor a diplomatic solution in Syria, the international community must engage directly with the myriad opposition groups inside the country. Those groups also need support to start a dialogue among themselves and with the internationally recognized opposition outside of Syria.
The Monitor's ViewThis Martin Luther King Day, a new look at raceAn expert on the history of skin color in societies proposes retiring race as a topic for science research. Her idea echos awareness of the changing notion of race, which may help end racism.
The Monitor's ViewSafety from economic shocksAlong with its upbeat forecast for the global economy, the World Bank also points to those nations finding new security from financial shocks by aligning policies with settled economic principles.
Syria: What 鈥� and who 鈥� it will take to end the warThe Geneva II peace talks on Syria set to begin next week should lay the groundwork for a diplomatic deal to end the country's three-year civil war. In spite of differences,聽Russian, US, and Iranian strategic interests can align, but Iran must be allowed to play a role in negotiations.- Syria: What 鈥� and who 鈥� it will take to end the warThe Geneva II peace talks on Syria set to begin next week should lay the groundwork for a diplomatic deal to end the country's three-year civil war. In spite of differences,聽Russian, US, and Iranian strategic interests can align, but Iran must be allowed to play a role in negotiations.
The Monitor's ViewHow US can help end Syria's war: accept refugeesSyria's neighbors have been far more generous than the US in temporarily resettling millions of refugees. If the US and Europe can now share this burden, it may influence the war's outcome.
OpinionCentral African Republic needs UN peacekeepers nowThe UN must work to prevent the escalation of violence and preserve what progress has been made in the Central African Republic. With key support from the US, the Security Council should increase its efforts to deploy a better equipped, larger UN peacekeeping mission to CAR.
The Monitor's ViewLessons in Gates memoir on civilian-military tiesThe tell-all book by former defense chief Robert Gates reveals how President Obama dealt with a military he distrusted. Other nations, such as Egypt, need such lessons in civilian rule.
The Monitor's ViewHow Haiti earthquake launched 'digital humanitarianism'On the anniversary of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, it is remarkable to see what was learned about 'crisis mapping' from social media during the natural disaster.
The Monitor's ViewHeroin moves to the countrysideVermont has recognized its heroin epidemic and is preparing a vigorous response.
OpinionThe time to regulate e-cigarettes is nowSwift regulation by the FDA will help preserve America's hard-won anti-smoking victory and help ensure that parts of the US economy do not, once again, become dependent on nicotine.
The Monitor's ViewNew front in the 'war on poverty'On the 50th anniversary of Lyndon B. Johnson's 'war on poverty,' government must beef up efforts to support family stability, beyond financial means.
Global ViewpointObstacles to Syrian cease-fire aren鈥檛 insurmountableThe coming peace talks in Geneva provide hope for setting lines for a cease-fire in Syria. To draw those lines, three separate homelands must be created, with input by outside powers. Some will say this is impossible. Not so.- Global ViewpointObstacles to Syrian cease-fire aren鈥檛 insurmountableThe coming peace talks in Geneva provide hope for setting lines for a cease-fire in Syria. To draw those lines, three separate homelands must be created, with input by outside powers. Some will say this is impossible. Not so.
The Monitor's ViewWho can end Iraq's Sunni-Shiite violence?Iraq needs prominent Islamic leaders who back democracy to now speak out for democracy's survival. Who better than Grand Ayatollah al-Sistani - despite his reluctance.
The Monitor's ViewDouble-teaming peace in IsraelThough Secretary of State John Kerry and Pope Francis are operating independently, together they form a powerful force for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
The Monitor's ViewLook to the Sunshine StateIn 2014 Florida will pass New York to become the third-most-populous state. With smart planning, it can continue to fulfill the dreams of its residents and visitors.
The Monitor's ViewThe shared economy鈥檚 growth spurtGovernments must find a balance between regulation and fostering entrepreneurship. But is a 鈥榮hared economy鈥� something more as well?
The Monitor's ViewDomesticating drones2014 may begin to show drones as useful servants and not just machines of war.
OpinionHuman rights progress took a winding road in 2013Though the past 65 years have brought clear progress, a close-up look at the status of human rights today isn鈥檛 as encouraging. But change takes time.聽From this view, 2013 brought some notable advances.
