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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America's Astounding Destiny Rise To Greatness

In part 1 of this series we noted America's unlikely break from Britain to chart a new and independent course—in fulfillment of Bible prophecy. Now we examine the foretelling of the United States' rise to greatness and its dramatic fulfillment.
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New African Union Founded to Copy EU Success

People living in the West like to think that money can solve any problem. But is that really the problem?
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How to Live on $25 a Month

Try to imagine living on $25 a month— less than $1 a day. That's how much the average worker earns in the West African country of Ghana.
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In Brief... World News Review: Fear of Global Recession Strengthened by New Report

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan recently gave his unusually gloomy testimony before the House Financial Services Committee concerning the U.S. economy.
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In Brief... World News Review: Why Has China Pressed So Hard for the Olympics?

The International Olympic Committee bucked political correctness and gave the 2008 Olympics to a country that has been saddled with an appalling human rights record.
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In Brief... World News Review: Fallout of the GE Honeywell Deal That-Wasn't: Further Evidence of U.S. EU Rift?

The European Commission's recent unanimous rejection of a proposed merger between two American companies threatens to widen the rift between Europe and the United States.
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Free Trade Area of the Americas What Will Happen to Latin America

The United States can no longer take its superiority in the economy of the western hemisphere for granted. The EU's economic reach grows ever longer and its influence ever stronger.
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The G8 and the Elephant in the Living Room

Any potential good that might have come from the recent summit of the world's economic giants was overshadowed by the death of two rioters among approximately 100,000 who gathered in Genoa to protest the talks. Widespread international poverty remains unresolved...
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Restoration... A Blueprint for Prosperity

Christ said that the poor would always be with you. Now, 2,000 years later, that prophecy still haunts mankind.
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In Brief... Court's Jurisdiction Challenges National Sovereignty

The arm of the law is growing more potent, and an age without political borders is dawning upon the world. National leaders accused of human atrocities no longer neccessarily have a secure place to hide.
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Monarchs in the News

A tragedy in Nepal and an election in Bulgaria brought attention to the world's remaining monarchies-and the possible restoration of former monarchies in Europe.
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Restoration

It is easy to form a negative impression of not only biblical prophecy, but also of today's world conditions and man's efforts to chart his way through the challenges of life.
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Reflections From the Rotunda

Conversations with German citizens show the diversity of feelings attached to the newly reconstructed German capital-a diversity that reflects different age groups, as well as an East vs. West mentality within the unified German state.
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All the News That Fits Into One Minute

With the U.S. networks continually cutting back on international coverage, where can a Christian turn to watch world events?
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In Brief... Military Developments Around the World

Japan looks to change its consitution while Russia makes progress in advancing beyond the United States' space capabilities.
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In Brief... Indonesia Unravels

Civil unrest and recent deployments have eroded discipline; field units ignore rules of engagement and even open fire on other forces. An outbreak of violence across the country will make it impossible for the army to hold the nation of...
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New Proposal for Europe's Future

Will Europe move beyond economic union to political union? Notable European politicians continue to raise the call for moving in that direction. Others are equally passionate in their opposition. Does the current situation relate to the "iron and clay" prophecy...
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Europe's Coming Religious Revival

Europe's experience with Christianity—including the dark side of its abuses and excesses—tells an astonishing and even violent tale. If Bible prophecy is any indication, that story will again be dark and violent.
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Britain: Caught in the Middle?

While most people on the Continent itself are either enthused about the prospect of further European integration or at least willing to let it happen, many in the United Kingdom are skeptical, even fearful, of further European unity.
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European Rapid Reaction Force: Rival to NATO?

"In 1990 there were two superpowers. Now there is only one. Could there soon be another?"
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