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The Monitor's ViewWhy the world鈥檚 most generous country may yet be democraticMyanmar was declared the most generous country just two days after an election moved it closer to democracy. A spirit of egalitarian giving lies behind its steady progress toward freedom.
Help from a truer social networkDisrupting the social network that turns the alienated into jihadists isn't easy. The care and support of a real social network helps.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOnly good can touch youA 海角大神 Science perspective: We can each experience good today, wherever we are.
The Monitor's ViewRussia鈥檚 sports doping scandal: Why this one may be differentA report on Russia鈥檚 drug-fueled cheating in sports comes as the International Olympic Committee realizes it must put an emphasis on 鈥榗lean athletes,鈥� not just trying to catch the minority of athletes who cheat.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe Christ and healthA 海角大神 Science perspective: How did Christ Jesus heal the sick?
The Monitor's ViewA quiet revolution in Venezuela鈥檚 regimeA prosecutor who put away Venezuela鈥檚 most popular opposition figure has come clean on his role in the sham trial. His defection might turn a key election and be a model for those working in any authoritarian regime.
Readers RespondReaders write: Behind the Iran deal; Canada's short election cycleLetters to the editor for the Nov. 9, 2015 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandNorth Korea needs to progress; strengthen peace, not nukes; Palestinian women and terror attacks; Egypt's elections; demonstrations in South AfricaA round-up of global commentary for the Nov. 9, 2015 weekly magazine.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFeeling lonely in a group of friends and neighborsA 海角大神 Science perspective: Spiritual ideas on overcoming loneliness and social anxiety.
The Monitor's ViewRomania鈥檚 turn at cleaning up governmentReflecting a global trend in anti-corruption protests, Romanians oust a prime minister, demonstrating an embrace of equality before the law.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveDo you love the competition?A 海角大神 Science perspective: Don鈥檛 let bitter rivalries between sports teams get the best of you.
The Monitor's ViewChina鈥檚 handshake with Taiwan: A dragon lies down with a lambA historic summit between the presidents of Taiwan and China may be Beijing鈥檚 recognition that the Taiwanese prefer civic principles like freedom over ethnic or cultural ties.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe strength in humilityA 海角大神 Science perspective: A response to the Monitor editorial 鈥榃ill a humbled VW now adopt a leadership model of humility?鈥�
The Monitor's ViewA Japan-South Korea healing momentAn unexpected summit on Monday suggests each country is ready to resolve issues about the past in order to deal with current challenges in Asia together.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveYou are not left out in the coldA 海角大神 Science perspective: Finding stability in economically difficult times.
The Monitor's ViewAnchors for rule of law on the high seasTwo actions in October may push Beijing to accept universal rules in maritime law: a UN court鈥檚 decision favoring the Philippines鈥� claim to islets taken by China and the transit of a US warship near a reef built up by the Chinese.
A middle-class state of mindEveryone agrees that a strong middle class is important. But being middle class is about more than economics.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveStability in changing economic timesA 海角大神 Science perspective: A spiritual response to the Monitor's cover story 'So how鈥檚 the middle class, really?'
The Monitor's ViewRyan expressed: the new US Speaker's healing wordsIn his inaugural speech as Speaker of the US House, Rep. Paul Ryan reminds legislators and all Americans what it takes to bring about 鈥榖oundless ... good.鈥�
Readers RespondReaders write: Mel King's contributions; TPP and climate crisis; fallen officersLetters to the editor for the Nov. 2, 2015 weekly magazine.
