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OpinionIn Greece 鈥� and elsewhere in Europe 鈥� the moderate center holdsGreeks voted to continue reform, austerity, and staying in the euro zone. It was a vote based largely on fear of the alternative. But at least it produced a workable result that Greece's creditors should now support by adjusting the timeline for debt repayment.
Global ViewpointA win-win road map for nuclear negotiations with Iran in MoscowIf the P5+1 insists on its hard line with Tehran, the Moscow negotiations will be doomed.聽The US and its allies must recognize that both sides have their own constraints as well as winning cards to play.聽If there is political will on both sides, the road map for a diplomatic solution is clear.- Global ViewpointA win-win road map for nuclear negotiations with Iran in MoscowIf the P5+1 insists on its hard line with Tehran, the Moscow negotiations will be doomed.聽The US and its allies must recognize that both sides have their own constraints as well as winning cards to play.聽If there is political will on both sides, the road map for a diplomatic solution is clear.
OpinionAt G20 summit, West must partner with rising democracies in new global orderAt the G20 summit in Los Cabos, the agenda will be full of tricky issues. The US and European delegations must look at the bigger picture, one in which the West will need to partner with the rising powers that are today鈥檚 global swing states: Brazil, India, Indonesia, and Turkey.
OpinionSupreme Court indecency ruling in FCC vs. Fox TV 鈥� does it really matter?The Supreme Court case pits the FCC against nudity and profanity on broadcast TV. But the truth is, we鈥檝e been looking at the bottom for so long, looking at a naked bottom won鈥檛 make a difference.聽Only one ruling matters, and that鈥檚 the ruling every parent makes at home.
College: more than a credentialEven as many people question the worth -- and cost -- of a bachelor's degree, college remains crucial to civilization. It is how knowledge is transferred from one generation to the next.- Readers RespondReaders Write: Conservatives can't compromise; Retirement is for cheap learningLetters to the Editor for the weekly print issue of June 18, 2012:聽How can a conservative compromise with a position that is totally against his or her own political, economic, and social philosophy? An聽important option for one's retirement years is learning stuff, at a low cost.
OpinionLamar Smith: Obama's amnesty for illegal immigrants is against the lawThe Obama administration decision for immunity from deportation for young illegal immigrants is a breach of faith with Americans. It also blatantly ignores the law. This isn't the first time Obama has waived rules or refused to enforce laws against illegal immigration, writes Rep. Smith.
The Monitor's ViewAung San Suu Kyi brings timely message for Europe 鈥� and EgyptIn her trip to Europe, Aung San Suu Kyi shares lessons learned in Burma (Myanmar) on how one's inner freedom can overcome despair. That's timely, especially for Greece as well as Egypt, as 'The Lady' also picks up her Nobel Peace Prize.
OpinionEgypt elections: After court ruling, the real concern is not the Muslim BrotherhoodHaving upended the democratic transition with a ruling to dissolve parliament, the high court underscores the real concern in Egypt elections for president. Voters should not fear Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi, but Ahmed Shafiq, a throwback to the past.
OpinionLove and basketball on Father's DayOn Father's Day, I recall fond childhood memories of my dad teaching me to shoot free throws. I'd imagine I was taking a high-stakes shot for the 76ers, with seconds left. Decades later, 76ers forward Andre Iguodala found himself in that exact situation during this year's NBA playoff series.
The Monitor's ViewWhat's missing in Romney, Obama speeches on the economyThe dueling speeches on the economy by Obama and Romney simply offered national solutions. Yet so many cities and states are on a strong comeback. How can the jobless join that success?
OpinionLook to Yemen as model for Syria's transition after Bashar al-AssadRecent history in Iraq and Libya shows that the departure of a tyrant can lead to a deterioration in stability and an increase in human suffering.聽In Syria, a Yemen-style transition (dictator forced into exile to be replaced by a transition figure) may be the best possible outcome.
OpinionJohnny Depp will have a hard time saving American Indians from Paul Ryan's budgetJohnny Depp plans to remake Tonto as an equal in the film 'The Lone Ranger.' Equality is harder to find in the real world. Paul Ryan鈥檚 budget would drastically cut health services for American Indians 鈥� a population with some of the highest poverty, disease, and mortality rates in the world.
The Monitor's ViewLessons in risk for JPMorgan Chase chiefJPMorgan Chase bank chief Jamie Dimon explained his bank's $2 billion trading loss to Congress, revealing a lesson in not being complacent about risk management 鈥� a difficult task in a complex world of diffuse risks.
Global ViewpointA warning to Europe: Don't let German efficiency crush Italy's spiritIf Europe doesn鈥檛 get its act together on the debt crisis, prosperity will suffer and dangerous political fragmentation will set in. But if Europe succeeds in converging toward Germany's standards, what becomes of the convivial cultures of the south 鈥� Italy, Spain, and Greece?- Global ViewpointA warning to Europe: Don't let German efficiency crush Italy's spiritIf Europe doesn鈥檛 get its act together on the debt crisis, prosperity will suffer and dangerous political fragmentation will set in. But if Europe succeeds in converging toward Germany's standards, what becomes of the convivial cultures of the south 鈥� Italy, Spain, and Greece?
OpinionWhat Obama and Romney aren't talking about: America's class divideI am the proud son of a hardworking milkman. I also have a PhD from Yale. Therein lies a story of class mobility, an issue that is crucial for America's future and that ought to be part of the presidential campaign. Yet neither Barack Obama nor Mitt Romney will address class head on.
The Monitor's ViewRussia protests keep democracy dream aliveThe Russia protests on Tuesday tell Putin that the popular hopes for democracy are alive and kicking. His subtle suppression of dissent only hurts Russia's opportunity to modernize its economy.
OpinionWest must try a 'third way' to change North KoreaSouth Korea鈥檚 carrots and America's sticks have both failed to tame North Korea. There is another way.聽With a new regime and small, but positive changes stirring in North Korea, the international community should seize the chance and begin cultural exchanges with the North.