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The editors of The Christian Science Monitor take you beyond the headlines with the ideas driving progress in this 15-minute news briefing. The Monitor Daily Podcast is available each Monday through Friday at 6 pm ET. For more information on the Daily or The Christian Science Monitor, visit csmonito...
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Saturday, March 14, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The Persian Gulf region is a vital source of oil and gas for the global economy. But the war in Iran is putting scarce water resources for the parched...
Friday, March 13, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
If the United States expected Iran to capitulate by now, it refuses to do so. Instead, it is pursuing a survival strategy of fighting on and selecting...
Thursday, March 12, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
American farmers are seeing fertilizer prices spike as supply is choked off by Iran’s threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, in response to atta...
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s tone in his public statements about the war in Iran is drawing criticism that it glorifies violence and is postu...
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Choosing continuity amid war, Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father, despite President Donald Trump’s criticism and Israel’s threats. He h...
Saturday, March 7, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Once again, a crisis in the Middle East has the U.S. appealing for military help from the stateless Kurds, this time as boots-on-the-ground proxies in...
Friday, March 6, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The U.S. and Israeli leaders have made it clear they want regime change in Iran. But the Islamic Republic had prepared for this day, with a political...
Thursday, March 5, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Gulf Arab states lobbied hard for the United States to engage in talks with Iran. Yet in the war, 1,800 Iranian missiles and drones have been intercep...
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
For many Iranian opponents of the regime, news of the supreme leader’s death at the start of the new war brought elation. But, says a Tehran student w...
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Airstrikes against Iran were effective in the early days of the mission. But there’s more to do – both offensively and defensively – if the U.S. hopes...
Saturday, February 28, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
For former President Bill Clinton, who left office 25 years ago, the impact of the Epstein scandal may only further damage his image, particularly amo...
Friday, February 27, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
President Donald Trump has issued executive orders on voting, and his administration is suing states that have refused to turn over voter rolls. Congr...
Thursday, February 26, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
President Donald Trump’s brief mention of Iran in his State of the Union address was still short of a complete argument for how and why striking Iran,...
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The United States has amassed the largest force since the war in Iraq. Iran threatens an all-out response to any attack, even if limited. As they prep...
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
President Donald Trump tried to respond boldly with new tariffs to counter a Supreme Court ruling that went against him. But the White House’s economi...
Saturday, February 21, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The hostages, living and dead, are home, yet the war in Gaza is unfinished business for Israelis. As the country pivots toward election-year politics,...
Friday, February 20, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Artificial intelligence is developing so rapidly that some industry insiders fear safety concerns aren’t getting enough attention. That’s sparking con...
Thursday, February 19, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is convening amid doubts about this approach to diplomacy. Muslim and Arab countries, hoping to influence Gaza...
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Ukraine and Russia may be at the negotiating table, but for the Ukrainian public, the idea of giving up territory for peace is still anathema. What wo...
Saturday, February 14, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Recent votes on tariffs and blunt public criticisms signal a GOP that’s more willing to defy President Donald Trump – and worried about this fall’s mi...
Friday, February 13, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
As U.S. and European security officials gather for key meetings this week, leaders are taking steps to navigate shifts in the traditional transatlanti...
Thursday, February 12, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The release of documents surrounding sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has stirred massive media attention, but it remains unclear if prosecutions will res...
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
As Iran urges attendance at rallies Wednesday marking the anniversary of the revolution, many citizens could not be further estranged. On one side are...
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The SAVE Act would require Americans to prove citizenship before voting in federal elections, and Republicans are eyeing a new strategy to advance it....
Saturday, February 7, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Prediction markets, where people can bet on outcomes of real-world events, often forecast better than traditional polls. But the evolving markets also...
Friday, February 6, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
U.S.-Iran talks set for Friday were briefly canceled, then revived, at the urging of Arab governments. But the two adversaries’ preferred agendas are...
Thursday, February 5, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Reforms following Watergate strengthened the Justice Department’s independence and restored public confidence. Now, amid the Trump administration’s pr...
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
After more than a decade of economic crisis and authoritarian rule in Venezuela, President Donald Trump and Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodrígu...
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
In cases that haven’t gotten a national spotlight, U.S. citizens and legal residents say they’ve been injured by federal immigration enforcement perso...
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to head the Federal Reserve calmed markets, but the former member of the board of governors could a...
Friday, January 30, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Amassing military forces and bolstered by Iran’s perceived vulnerability, President Donald Trump says “time is running out.” Replying with threats of...
Thursday, January 29, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The seizure of Nicolás Maduro has encouraged Venezuelans, especially in terms of economic growth, but they are unsure what it means for the state of d...
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Alex Pretti was a lawful gun owner, and not brandishing his weapon, when he was disarmed and then fatally shot by federal agents. The resulting contro...
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Videos of incidents like the recent Minneapolis shootings can be ambiguous, but they can also help determine the narrative most people believe. In the...
Saturday, January 24, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
After a lightning military advance in Kurdish-held northeastern Syria, Damascus is demanding that the Kurdish-led SDF, a key U.S. ally in the fight ag...
Friday, January 23, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Former special counsel Jack Smith's efforts to prosecute Donald Trump for trying to overturn the 2020 election results ended more than a year ago. But...
Thursday, January 22, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Money matters have driven foreign policy throughout history. But President Donald Trump’s oil moves in Venezuela may hint at a new era of unapologetic...
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
With President Donald Trump adamant that the U.S. must acquire Greenland, Europe is at a crossroads. The economic tools it has to dissuade Mr. Trump a...
Saturday, January 17, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
A brutal Iranian crackdown has appeared to quash most protests, and officials are seeking to portray a sense of “national solidarity.” But images and...
Friday, January 16, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Some businesses in Minneapolis and other cities are refusing entry to federal immigration officers, reflecting local dissatisfaction with the Trump ad...