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.

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Polish President's Plane Crash - Deja vu for Global System

For several years, sudden unexpected events have rattled the world, leading many pundits to draw parallels to the 1930s and '40s. Last Saturday's terrible crash of the Polish presidential plane on its way to the 70th anniversary of a World...
The Middle East in Bible Prophecy
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The Middle East in Bible Prophecy

Terrorist attacks that have shocked the entire world also brought home the fact that the Middle East impacts all of us, regardless of where we live.
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World News and Trends: The Turkish-Israel dilemma

Turkey and Israel have generally enjoyed mutually beneficial diplomatic relations ever since Israel became a new nation in 1948. Last year that relationship hit some rapids.
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World News and Trends: Serious U.S.-China diplomatic conflicts

Not long after being appointed U.S. secretary of State, Hillary Clinton flew to China for her first important diplomatic encounter abroad. She emphasized mutual national interests, like trade and climate policy, just as President Barack Obama later did on his...
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World News and Trends: Global declines in freedom

The world became less free in 2009, according to Freedom House, an independent watchdog organization that monitors the status of human freedom around the world.
The United States and Britain in Bible Prophecy
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The United States and Britain in Bible Prophecy

The amazing story of the rise to greatness of the United States and Britain begins 4,000 years ago with the biblical patriarch Abraham. God's promises would bring an astounding future for his descendants.
Why Is Europe So Important?
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Why Is Europe So Important?

From its inception The Good News has continually covered the European scene. Today this coverage is more important than ever because crucial developments in Europe are central to the fulfillment of Bible prophecy.
Europe: A New Superpower on the Rise
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Europe: A New Superpower on the Rise

Now that the Lisbon Treaty has gained final approval by all 27 EU member nations, 2010 promises to be a significant year for the European Union. Ever since the fall of the Roman Empire in the fifth century, Europeans have...
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The Morning Star of Prophecy

I find it a paradox that in our globally connected, social Web world, we can know what happens in virtually any part of the world, yet we are not able to understand what it all means and what it tells...
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Restoration: The Morning Star of Prophecy

For 47 years I have been a student of Bible prophecy. There are times when one sees a flash of light that clearly defines the prophetic landscape. I wonder if this is such a time.
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Could a Greek Tragedy Bring Down the Euro?

In the last few weeks the euro has declined in value as fears over Greece's debt problems fueled international speculation. Could Greece's problems lead to the demise of the common European currency?
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U.S. President Commits to Promoting Iranian Development of Nuclear Power

When humankind discovered how to weaponize the awesome power God locked into the atom, the world entered a chapter that it cannot close.
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Sarah Palin's Controversial Call for Divine Intervention

If we want to please God, why not admit that we need His help?
Are America's Superpower Days Numbered?
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Are America's Superpower Days Numbered?

Great powers come and go. For more than six decades the United States has been the world's dominant power. Seventy years ago, Great Britain—with its vast empire—was the world's greatest power. Is the United States following Britain's path to decline...
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In Brief: The New Population Bomb and Prophecy

A recent article in Foreign Affairs, titled "The New Population Bomb," shows that one problem with the current population explosion is not so much how many people there will be in the future, but where this increase will be located.
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Searching for a New Global Order

Consider carefully the shifting geopolitical chessboard as many perils menace global stability. National leaders seek enduring solutions through established world institutions even as they struggle to cope with the catastrophic crises of the 21st century. What does the Bible tell...
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Restoration: Playing the Enemy

Some movies entertain you. Others inform you about a subject. In rare cases the power of a movie can change your life.
Does the United States Appear in Bible Prophecy?
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Does the United States Appear in Bible Prophecy?

Small nations like Egypt, Jordan and Libya are found in Bible prophecies of the time of the end. But what about the major English-speaking countries like the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia? Are they absent from Bible prophecy, or...
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Haiti's Tragic History Contributes to Its Calamity

If you read about the turbulent history of Haiti, you'll understand much of why Haiti is Haiti today.
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Europe's Wobbly Present

Europe will go through many more changes before its "dream" and destiny will appear.
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