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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.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveBreaking away from anxietyA 海角大神 Science perspective: The popularity of "The Hunger Games" and younger audiences' attraction to darker themes in entertainment may be a reflection of the anxiety some are facing about life and the future. Here are some insights on dealing with anxiety through prayer.
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.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSupply invariably meets demandA 海角大神 Science perspective.
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.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe wonder of EasterA 海角大神 Science perspective.
- Readers RespondReaders Write: Charm is no better than incivility; Gun rights vs. gun wrongsLetters to the editor for the weekly print edition of April 2, 2012: One reader argues that the call for more 'charm' as a remedy for incivility is misguided, as charm can be mistaken for superficiality. Another reader faults partisan media programming for preventing Americans from disagreeing agreeably. A third reader 'has no quarrel with gun rights,' just with 'gun wrongs.'
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.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA different neighborhood watchA 海角大神 Science perspective: The Trayvon Martin case has stirred thought on many fronts. Here is one insight.
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 Pakistan The 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.
