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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In Brief... Saudi Arabia May Seek American Departure

Saudi rulers are increasingly uncomfortable with the American military presence in their country and may soon ask that it end, according to several Saudi Arabian sources. Such a decision would deprive the United States of regular use of the Prince...
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In Brief... Former Enemies Embrace Against United States

Iran and Iraq fought the longest war in modern history between 1980 and 1988, and one million Iranian and Iraqi troops are believed to have been killed in the conflict and thousands more are still listed as missing in action...
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Fifty Years of the African Queen

Britain's Queen Elizabeth will celebrate 50 years on the throne this year. Few could have imagined the astounding changes in the nations of the British Commonwealth-particularly those in Africa-during her lifetime.
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Restoration...World's Greatest Nation?

Is America the world's greatest nation? President Bush and many other national leaders think so and have been vigorously proclaiming such in recent weeks. The nation is riding a wave of patriotism unlike any seen in this generation. In the...
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Behind the Headlines... Seeing the World Scene Realistically

As we see the world aligning itself along political, ethnic and religious lines, the West's obsession with political correctness hides sobering realities most would rather not think about. Such shortsightedness could prove dangerous if not fatal.
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In Brief... Saudi Crown Prince Cautions Islamic Leaders

The royal family has at least momentarily laid aside internal conflict in the face of trouble on various fronts with growing Islamic extremism and Saudi-U.S. relations strained. Still, Abdullah's strategy may alienate one of his key bases of support and...
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Europe at the Crossroads What Does It Mean

The introduction of the euro coincides with the joint declaration of the European Union nations at the recent summit at Laeken, Belgium. These benchmark events will affect your life, long term-in ways you may not have envisioned.
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Imagine a World Without the United States

Sometimes it is necessary to imagine the unimaginable.
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America's Astounding Destiny: A Nation Losing Its Way

In parts 1 and 2 of this series we saw the birth and expansion of the United States fulfilling Bible prophecy. We end with a look at America's replacement of Britain as global protector and how a nation's turning its...
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Europe's New Money

The biggest currency experiment in all history starts at the end of the year when the euro becomes the official common currency of 12 European nations. But are the new bills and coins all that are being exchanged?
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Keep Your Eye on Gibraltar!

The Rock is back in the news. But why has this small narrow peninsula been such a bone of contention between Britain and Spain for nearly 300 years? Clearly the current promise of a solution is not good news to...
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What Lies Ahead for America?

The world stood transfixed in the wake of a carefully planned series of hijackings that destroyed the World Trade Center, crippled the Pentagon and took the lives of more than 5,000 men, women and children. On a sunny September morning...
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In Brief... World News Review: Pontiff Health Woes Signal Leadership Change

Only resignation or death can end a papacy.
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The Paradox of Modern America: Both Strong and Vulnerable

At the dawn of the new millennium, the United States is enjoying a preeminence unrivaled by even the greatest empires of the past.
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September 11, 2001--Where Do We Go From Here?

It was a day that will forever be remembered.
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Political Correctness Hides the Truth

How the West's obsession with political correctness hides some sobering realities.
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World News and Trends: Return to isolationism in the United States?

"As the U.S.-European rift widens, from missile defense and nuclear testing to land mines and global warming, some European leaders . . . suggest President Bush is drawing America into a new era of isolationism," says a recent Associated Press...
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World News and Trends: Riots erupt across the globe

This may be the year of the riot.
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Partitioning Morality

"Does having an extramarital affair mean that a government official is unfit to hold office?" This and related questions have been the focus of the U.S. news media throughout the summer of 2001. Is the subject newsworthy, or is it...
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The Coming Age of Grace

What will it take to rid the world of violence, prejudice and hatred? What will the inhabitants of the world have to agree on to create a climate of peace and cooperation?
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