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Readers RespondReaders write: Examination of Islamist moderates, cartoon cuts, protecting the Amazon, and sustainability of farmsLetters to the editor for the Nov. 5, 2018 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandUS-Russia relationship recalls cold war, Proof means little in Warren and Khashoggi affairs, Iran鈥檚 blacklisting adds to US sanctions stress, Saudi Arabia could stabilize Arab world, Moon administration tried to ease North Korea sanctions too earlyA roundup of global commentary for the Nov. 5, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewA record in 鈥榙iversity鈥� of candidatesThe field in the 2018 elections shows progress in backgrounds of candidates but at least one contest for Congress shows that diversity can mean more than race or gender.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSafety and stability in a stormWhen the weather suddenly changed for the worse during a road trip, today鈥檚 contributor prayed to understand that God鈥檚 protecting love and care were right at hand.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe pressure we wantToday鈥檚 contributor writes about a different kind of pressure, stemming from the desire to share God鈥檚 love, which gives rest to our souls, confidence for our tasks, and joy to face each day.
The Monitor's ViewPeace waves in East AfricaThe 鈥榣ove can win鈥� diplomacy of Ethiopia鈥檚 new leader has brought startling results in the region, notably in the reunion of South Sudan鈥檚 top two rivals.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveQuelling anger, finding common groundAt a time when 鈥渃ommon ground鈥� and 鈥減olitics鈥� too often seem mutually exclusive, there are sparks of hope (see today鈥檚 Monitor Daily article on this topic). Today鈥檚 column explores a spiritual basis for unity, civility, and progress in the political arena.
The Monitor's ViewOman鈥檚 guiding hand in a churning MideastA region so in flux needs an honest broker like tiny Oman that can listen and mediate with selfless interest.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGo beyond party lines 鈥� be a healer!Even the smallest conversation among people with differing political viewpoints can provide an opportunity for God鈥檚 love for all of us to shine through.
The Monitor's ViewDisarming terrorists like the Pittsburgh shooter before they actA decade of efforts to guide terrorists or would-be terrorists away from violence is showing some success, if the approach is based on offering a good alternative.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA prayer for Pittsburgh鈥淟et all that now divides us remove and pass away,鈥� urges the hymn in today鈥檚 column, which points to peace and unity, not division and hate, as normal and natural.
The Monitor's ViewA different Mexico as a US partner on migrationThe caravan of migrants from Central America poses less of a threat than an opportunity for US-Mexican cooperation.
Readers RespondReaders write: Thoughts on new Heart of the News sectionLetters to the editor for the Oct. 29, 2018 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandSaudi investments influence reactions to Khashoggi affair, Climate change brings security risks, Countries will have to choose a side in US-China trade war, Israel鈥檚 denial of entry to student was unwise, The United States should look to its own democracyA roundup of global commentary for the Oct. 29, 2018 weekly magazine.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveDeep sanityToday鈥檚 column explores how to find spiritual poise, calm, and clarity in the midst of life鈥檚 storms.
The Monitor's ViewA better way to view the migrant caravanMissing in the dire depictions of Central American migrants is the steady progress in their countries to deal with a root cause for the exodus.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveRise above political polarizationThis contributor found that an understanding of God鈥檚 boundless love helps us more clearly hear what others are saying and opens the door to unity and progress.
The Monitor's ViewPolitical violence and its antidotePipe bombs in the US, politicians killed in South Africa, a candidate stabbed in Brazil. Democracies must find answers to political violence. One country, Kenya, is well down that path.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGetting to know our spiritualityAt a time when spiritual and moral conversation has declined in the United States (see today鈥檚 Monitor Daily article on this topic) and other parts of the world, today鈥檚 column explores what it means to be spiritual and the healing effect this can have in our lives.
The Monitor's ViewA soft way to reform global tradeWith China and the US jeopardizing the rulebook for international commerce, a group of 13 鈥榤iddle power鈥� nations tries to mediate reforms for the global trading agency.
