Is war good for the economy? The evidence points decisively toward the contrary. Military conflicts impose substantial costs through government debt accumulation, resource diversion from productive ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Sir Tony Blair will not hold a leading position on Gaza’s peace council following objections from Arab states over his role in the 2003 invasion of Iraq, according to a report. The former Labour prime ...