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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Will America Go to War Over Taiwan?

Is Taiwan significant in the broad picture of world events? Or is its future merely a local concern?
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In Brief... Containing South Africa's Crime Problem

South Africa has the world's worst peacetime statistics for murder, rape and robbery. To add to the problem, the police forces there have a reputation for incompetence and corruption.
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In Brief... Realignment of Nations and Shifting Sovereignty

With a proposal simply titled "Peace," reformers in the UN want to supplant national sovereignty through a UN standing army.
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In Brief... Abortion in the News on Several Fronts

The controversy over the topic of abortion continues to boil as news of murders and stem cell research rise.
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World News and Trends: Threat to Australian security

Australians are nervous about defending their north shore for the first time since the Vietnam War and the days of Indonesian leader Sukarno (1901-1970).
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World News and Trends: A new chapter in Sino-Russian relations

Russian-Chinese relations have blown hot and cold since the end of World War II.
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Great Leaders Knew Their Source

Where does great leadership come from, and where has it gone?
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Republican Dynasties: A Growing Trend

Man's general dissatisfaction with human rulership along with his eternal quest for the perfect system of government has led to a new phenomenon on the world stage-what can be called republican dynasties.
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Could Jesus Christ Be Elected to the White House?

How would the public receive Jesus Christ as a presidential candidate?
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How Significant Is the Race for the White House?

The actions of the U.S. president are important to the welfare of many nations. Some observers consider the current contest for top American leadership to be uninspiring and lackluster. Yet the stakes are high when we consider the domestic and...
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Where Have All the Leaders Gone?

As the race for the White House heats up and Americans prepare to choose who will become the most powerful leader in the world, now is a good time to consider several vital questions: What is true leadership? What qualities...
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World News and Trends: Humanity held hostage to missile threat

Magazine articles catch the eye, particularly one that begins: "A decade after the end of the Cold War there are still 550 ballistic missiles buried in America's landscape. And with them are the missileers, the young Air Force elite who...
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Democratic Dictatorship?

Let's take another look at the 10 toes of Daniel's image to see how the potter's clay and iron are forming amidst today's geopolitics.
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This Is The Way, Walk in It: Fanfare for the Common Man

Many years ago, the great American composer Aaron Copland penned a majestic anthem entitled "Fanfare for the Common Man." Over the years, it has become a signature piece at the Olympics and other gatherings that spotlight individual achievement.
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In Brief...World News Review U.S. and Russian Arms Sales Make U.A.E. a Formidable Military Power

Illustrating the strange twists and turns of Middle East politics, Russia and the United States have sold the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) enough military hardware to make it one of the most formidable military powers in the Persian Gulf.
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World News and Trends A crisis torn world

In spite of several millennia of technological progress and scientific advances, much of the world is mired in wars, poverty, disease and homelessness.
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World News and Trends Africa a crisis torn continent

What happens to Zimbabwe now and in the near future may affect the entire continent. The long-awaited African renaissance has yet to materialize. Guns, brute force and political corruption shape Africa's future.
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World News and Trends Zimbabwe a crisis torn country

Zimbabwe, at one time a prosperous African nation, is seriously short of food, and a lack of fuel has brought industry to a standstill.
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World News and Trends: A world lacking in law and order

Why the paradoxes? Why the ongoing plague of violence and bloodshed? Why can't the human species get along? What inhibits us from respect and cooperation between nations and peoples that would ensure our survival and well-being?
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Why Is Everyone Courting India?

Everyone seems to want stronger ties with India. The U.S., Japan and Germany all seek India's favor. Does this signal a change in Asian focus?
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