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Is GOP at war with women? 4 points to keep in mind on the gender gapTo hear all the buzz, Republicans are at war with women and 鈥渉emorrhaging the women鈥檚 vote.鈥� A reality check is certainly in order. Here are four points Republicans should keep in mind as they look to bridge the gender gap and chart a winning path to November.
OpinionUS must seek conservative Muslims as allies in fight against Boko Haram terrorBoko Haram, the north Nigerian extremist group, has recently escalated its terror campaign with a string of deadly strikes against government and civilian targets.聽To combat the rising threat, the West must embrace conservative Muslims in the region as potential allies.
OpinionObama must reset relations with Russia along economic linesWhen Vladimir Putin arrives in Camp David for the G8 summit in May, President Obama must be ready to lay out the framework for a new reset. With Russian membership in the WTO, the US and Europe could create incentives for greater rule of law in the economy and elsewhere in Russia.
The Monitor's ViewObama's swipe at the Supreme CourtWorried that five of the justices will overturn the health-care law, Obama at first claims the court is 'unelected' and then backtracks. He must accurately portray the court's deep role in society.
OpinionFARC hostage release signals possible end to Colombia's internal conflictYesterday, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), one of聽Latin America鈥檚 oldest guerrilla organizations, signaled the beginning of a possible end to Colombia鈥檚 half-century-old internal conflict. (Colombia's recent campaign against FARC was backed by $7 billion in US aid.)
OpinionIsrael is not the threat, Mr. Obama. Iran is.The Obama administration appears to be conducting a campaign of leaks to the media to stop Israel from attacking Tehran's nuclear program.聽It seems Obama fears an Israeli military strike more than he fears Iran achieving nuclear-weapons capability.
The Monitor's ViewThe real victory in the Myanmar electionThe Myanmar election produced more than a small victory for Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy. It also firmed up the moral legitimacy of those seeking freedom in Burma.
OpinionGreece should follow Argentina into default and devaluationEuropean policymakers want to avoid Greek default and keep Greece in the eurozone. However, Argentina鈥檚 decision to devalue its currency and default was the right one. It was the only step that offered a way out of the crisis facing the country. Greece should do the same.
OpinionHow to raise African-American boys like Trayvon Martin to be careful, not paranoidThe fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman has opened a dialogue on broader issues. One is the unique challenge parents face in teaching African-American children to be safe but not fearful.
The Monitor's ViewThe odds and ends of Mega Millions jackpot lotteryThe long odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot lottery is just a start into understanding why gambling is the wrong way to live up to one's abilities to get ahead in life.
OpinionMyanmar elections: A hold-your-breath moment for freedom and Aung San Suu KyiSuspense is building for the Myanmar elections April 1. Will democracy fighter and Nobel Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi finally get an official voice in her country, formerly known as Burma? The US can help freedom emerge in Myanmar through pressure and a new ambassador.
OpinionConservative justices may hate Obamacare, but they should not overrule CongressThe Supreme Court's conservative justices deliberating on the health care law known as Obamacare should heed the historical example of Republican-appointed justice, Harlan Fiske Stone. He detested New Deal policies but argued the court had no right to overturn them.
The Monitor's ViewMexico presidential campaign: Off to a good startThe two frontrunners in the Mexican presidential campaign now talk of reforming the state oil monopoly, Pemex. It's a sign of Mexico's hopeful future, despite the drug wars.
John HughesWhether Obama or Romney, next US leader faces severe foreign challengesWhoever wins the US presidency 鈥� be it likely GOP nominee Mitt Romney or President Obama 鈥� faces an array of foreign-policy challenges that may be as daunting as those of the cold war.聽For starters, they involve China, Russia, the Arab world, Iran, North Korea, and Pakistan.- John HughesWhether Obama or Romney, next US leader faces severe foreign challengesWhoever wins the US presidency 鈥� be it likely GOP nominee Mitt Romney or President Obama 鈥� faces an array of foreign-policy challenges that may be as daunting as those of the cold war.聽For starters, they involve China, Russia, the Arab world, Iran, North Korea, and Pakistan.
6 signs of hope in PakistanThe American imagination can run wild amid Pakistan鈥檚 political uncertainties and instability. But any pessimistic view of Pakistan, while endemic in the West, differs considerably from the perspective of Pakistani analysts who cautiously point to more optimistic scenarios. They cite six hopeful developments.
OpinionWhy George Zimmerman should not be 'crucified' for killing Trayvon MartinPassionate citizens and leaders have no right to declare neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman guilty of murdering Trayvon Martin. Due process in the legal system determines that guilt or innocence. Equating justice with imprisoning Zimmerman or firing officials is premature.
The Monitor's ViewSupreme Court wrestles with a more dependent worldThe high court hears a complaint from states about the health-care law's 'coercion' to accept an expensive expansion of Medicaid. The issue reflects a more dependent world in government, trade, and high-tech.
OpinionSenate resolution on Iran may be bipartisan, but it could lead to warThe Senate is considering a bipartisan resolution on Iran that denounces containment and could be taken as an authorization of US force against a nuclear Iran. But containment is the second-worst option. A preventive strike that could lead to war in the Middle East is the worst.
OpinionOccupy has wrong 'Target': Consumers and economy value Wal-Mart et al.By shifting its focus from Wall Street and targeting companies like Wal-Mart and Amazon.com, the Occupy movement could do more harm to American consumers than good.聽A new study shows these companies make consumers feel safe, satisfied, even happy. And they create jobs.
