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Governments

"And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people" (Daniel 2:44).

In this section, find out more about the governments of the world, their prophesied role in future events and the final government that will supersede them all.

Immigration: How a Foreign Invasion Is Reshaping the West

Immigration: How a Foreign Invasion Is Reshaping the West

  • by Melvin Rhodes
In the last 50 years, millions of people from the Third World have moved into the Western democracies. Many have contributed to the welfare of these nations, but others lack work skills, proper education and democratic convictions. What will it mean if and when these ever-growing minorities begin to constitute the majority in several key countries?

Germany and the Euro: What Will Be the Ultimate Outcome?

  • by John Ross Schroeder
A severe crisis often results in economic and political disaster, but it can also foster an opportunity for exercising much greater control, especially for an economically strong and dominant country like Germany. Does the Bible indicate where the current crisis (and others like it to follow) could eventually take Europe?

Keep Your Eyes on Iran

  • by Cecil Maranville
There's more than meets the eye with Iran's recent arrest and release of British sailors picked up in the strategic border area of Shatt al-Arab. Why doesn't Iran want Iraq to succeed? How stable is this Islamic republic, which is on the brink of becoming a nuclear power?

Is This the End of the American Empire?

  • by Melvin Rhodes
President George W. Bush's trips to Europe during the month of June attracted significant anti-American demonstrations. At the same time, the United States announced troop withdrawals from Europe and Korea as the handover in Iraq took place. Analysts speculate what would happen if America withdrew from its international role.

Restoration: 'Let Freedom Reign'

  • by Darris McNeely
On June 28 at 10:26 a.m. local time in Baghdad, American proconsul Paul Bremer turned control of Iraq over to a new Iraqi government headed for now by Iyad Allawi.

Why the Western World Uses an Awkward Calendar

  • by Paul Kieffer
Many have attempted to change the calendar in common use, due to peculiarities that complicate trade and commerce. Yet through all attempts to alter the calendar, God has seen to it that the seven-day week cycle was preserved.

Democracy Is More Than a Word

  • by Melvin Rhodes
President George W. Bush recently declared America's commitment to democracy in the Middle East. But democracy in this and other regions of the world has not had much success. There are good reasons for this failure.

Will the EU Split the Special Relationship?

  • by Melvin Rhodes
Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher once observed that the great lesson of the 20th century was that whenever the United States and Britain fight together, they always win. But now Britain has to make a crucial decision on its future—a future that could mean the demise of the special relationship with the United States, ending a formidable, long-lasting alliance.

A Looming EU-U.S. Trade War?

  • by John Ross Schroeder
Recently articles like "Europe Plans Huge Trade War" and "Costs...Will Soar in a Trade War" hit the headlines in Britain again. What is their ultimate significance?

America's Culture War: Threat to Homeland Security?

  • by Darris McNeely
While the war on terror continues worldwide, another war—one of colliding cultures—heats up in the courts of America. Where will this lead the country? Is this war a greater threat than terrorists?

Politics Not as Usual!

  • by Melvin Rhodes
California and Switzerland may not have much in common. But in October, both had significant elections. A noteworthy contributing factor was the issue of immigration.