The Monitor's View | 11/24/09
Is Medvedev the lapdog of Putin? Or is he biting his mentor's ankles? No one knows, which makes taking sides a dangerous guessing game, particularly for the White House.
Opinion | 11/24/09
Only quick, concerted international action can avert a nationwide war and keep the peace.
Opinion | 11/24/09
It won't be easy, but President Obama must hold Israel to account, both for the two-state solution and the safety of US troops around the world.
The Monitor's View | 11/23/09
Obama has wisely resisted various ideas in Congress to boost private hiring through direct government action. But there may be tax incentives that can work – with trade-offs.
Opinion | 11/23/09
Irish fans should give up their hopes of a rematch and simply accept, no matter how much it hurts, that France won by breaking the rules.
Opinion | 11/23/09
Buried in the Senate's 2,074-page health reform bill are provisions that undermine your health freedom and privacy.
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