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Recipe Categories Gardening Diggin' It Culture Cafe Religion Articles on Christian Science Latest News Wires All Culture Books Book Reviews Chapter & Verse Readers' Picks Latest News Wires All Books Take Action 4 Free Issues Subscribe Renew Give a Gift Manage Account Commentary The Monitor's View State sovereignty, up for grabs By encroaching on others' territories, China, Russia, and Islamic terrorist armies challenge the norms of state sovereignty. How should the world respond? More Commentary View All The Monitor's View Disarm Gaza? Why Israel's idea deserves a look. For this Israel-Gaza war, Hamas relied on better rockets and tunnels. Now Israel won't settle for a truce without a plan to disarm Gaza. Are there precedents for this idea to work? The Monitor's View In anti-graft probe, China toys with rule of law By charging a former head of internal security, China's Communist Party suggests that no top leader is immune from the law. Will it now also accept that the party itself should be held accountable? The Monitor's View As persecution of faithful rises, so does the religious response Even as reports show a global rise in restrictions on religion, those of faith are defending those of other faiths. This helps confirm why freedom of religion is a universal right. Global Newsstand Jerusalem feels Gazan conflict; Kerry in Afghan elections; impending US-China standoff; taxi apps in London; tougher German-US relations This week's round-up of commentary covers the effects of the Gaza conflict on Jerusalem, John Kerry's deft behind-the-scenes diplomacy during the Afghan elections, Asia's anticipation of rising conflict between US and China, a modern threat to London's historic cabs, and the foreboding future of German-American policy interaction. The Monitor's View Climate-smart farmers break new ground More farmers seem more open to new practices, leading to to higher crop yields, or doing more with less. The limits in agriculture are fading as farmers show greater willingness for today's innovation. Upfront Blog Countering a digital jihad Conflicts in the Middle East are drawing in young recruits from Europe and elsewhere. Needed now: An effort to channel that fervor in more constructive directions. The Monitor's View What Israelis, Palestinians expect from the world but not each other The third war between Israel and the Palestinians in Gaza reveals how much each side has little empathy for each other even as they seek empathy from the world for their civilian suffering. The Monitor's View The real leaders at the Obama-African summit President Obama's summit with African leaders mainly focuses on business ties. Yet the continent's outsized youth population may really determine Africa's future. Global Newsstand Nigerian president hypocritical about missing girls; plane shot over Russia shows new Putin; Afghanistan still needs US; Civilian deaths in Gaza; Am... This week's round-up of commentary covers Malala Yousafzai's visit to Nigeria, how the plane shot down over Ukraine changed the way the world sees Vladimir Putin, suicide attacks show Afghanistan still needs the US, civilian deaths in Gaza, and America's move towards isolationist policy. Readers Respond Readers Write: Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl paid his dues; Unpopular views are still protected Letters to the Editor for August 4, 2014 weekly magazine:Ore: Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl shouldn't be returned to active duty. He has paid his dues.Frank: Freedom of speech protects all speech, not just the speech we agree with. Upfront Blog What it means to restore, and repair The 21st century may be the moment humans leave the 'use it up and throw it away' mentality behind. The Monitor's View How calm can counter Ebola Health officials say they must act as much to calm fears of Ebola as to contain the outbreak. Media-driven hysteria about Ebola doesn't help. Readers Respond Readers Write: Nostalgia for the Postal Service; Oversexualization of society; Good parents can be made Willis: There is nothing like the feeling of receiving a hand written letterLozer: Santa Barbara shoots showed problems of society's oversexualiztion Gibel: Good parenting skills can be taught Follow Stories Like This Get the Monitor stories you care about delivered to your inbox. June 24, 2014 Monitor Political Cartoons View More Cartoons Blogs Upfront Blog What it means to restore, and repair The 21st century may be the moment humans leave the 'use it up and throw it away' mentality behind. Global Newsstand Global Newsstand Nigerian president hypocritical about missing girls; plane shot over Russia shows new Putin; Afghanistan still needs US; Civilian deaths in Gaza; Am... This week's round-up of commentary covers Malala Yousafzai's visit to Nigeria, how the plane shot down over Ukraine changed the way the world sees Vladimir Putin, suicide attacks show Afghanistan still needs the US, civilian deaths in Gaza, and America's move towards isolationist policy. Global Newsstand Jerusalem feels Gazan conflict; Kerry in Afghan elections; impending US-China standoff; taxi apps in London; tougher German-US relations Global Newsstand Migrating children; immunity for African leaders; Iran's role in Iraq; Russia's middle class; fraternity hazing in the Philippines Global Newsstand US Canada relations; Pakistan on Hillary Clinton; US in Iraq; US relations with North Korea; politics of Bowe Bergdahl Global Newsstand US response to ISIS; American's response to mass shootings; Japanese and North Korean relations Global Viewpoint Global Viewpoint Why America should let Iraq resolve its own crisis The US already destroyed the political, economic, and social infrastructure of Iraq. There is no way it should attempt to re-enter this agony. This is not some jihadi apocalypse. In fact, ISIS is establishing the groundwork for what is emerging as a likely federalist structure of Sunni Arab, Shiite Arab, and Kurdish regions – the only way Iraq can survive for the foreseeable future. Global Viewpoint How China and the US can avoid a catastrophic clash Global Viewpoint Modi 2.0: How India's new prime minister may have evolved Global Viewpoint India’s tectonic shift Global Viewpoint After Boko Haram kidnapping: What does the US stand for? Common Ground, Common Good How unlikely partners came together on a Maine river Decades of dam building had decimated migratory fish populations that had long sustained local wildlife and people on the Penobscot River. After years of contentious battles, local stakeholders struck a deal. Today, for the first time in 200 years, river life is rebounding. And the power company has not lost any hydropower generation. How to build peace, one teenager at a time Civil discourse that doesn’t taste like broccoli The potential of local conflict resolution in Darfur Opinion Polar bear diplomacy: Where the US and Russia can agree The Monitor's View The Monitor's View State sovereignty, up for grabs By encroaching on others' territories, China, Russia, and Islamic terrorist armies challenge the norms of state sovereignty. How should the world respond? The Monitor's View What Israelis, Palestinians expect from the world but not each other The Monitor's View The real leaders at the Obama-African summit The Monitor's View How calm can counter Ebola The Monitor's View Disarm Gaza? Why Israel's idea deserves a look. Opinion Changes to Monitor Commentary Commentary at the Monitor is evolving to better meet reader interests. We'll be minimizing some elements, but adding others. And while the form of Monitor commentary may change, we'll continue to offer the constructive, thoughtful perspectives you've come to expect from us. Global Viewpoint Why America should let Iraq resolve its own crisis How unlikely partners came together on a Maine river Global Viewpoint How China and the US can avoid a catastrophic clash How to build peace, one teenager at a time Readers Respond Readers Respond Readers Write: Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl paid his dues; Unpopular views are still protected Letters to the Editor for August 4, 2014 weekly magazine:Ore: Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl shouldn't be returned to active duty. He has paid his dues.Frank: Freedom of speech protects all speech, not just the speech we agree with. 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