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.

Article

Another Doomsday Clock Is Ticking, Ticking

U.S. and European intelligence agencies are reporting mounting evidence that Russia and China have massively violated the 1972 Biological and Toxic Weapons Convention, and subsequent international and bilateral agreements to control biowarfare weapons.
Article

In Brief... Montenegrin Faction Presses for Independence

The Montenegrin independence movement has moved into high gear as NATO troops move into Kosovo.
Article

In Brief... "It's the Russians, Stupid"

President Bill Clinton had a sign taped to his desk at the beginning of his first term in office that read, "It's the Economy, Stupid."
Article

"It's the Russians, Stupid"

President Bill Clinton had a sign taped to his desk at the beginning of his first term in office that read, "It's the Economy, Stupid."
Article

In Brief... Venezuela and Brazil Step up Latin American Integration Efforts

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Brazilian President Henrique Cardoso have agreed on concrete measures that would lead to the establishment of a Latin American free trade zone.
Article

In Brief... Israel, Ehud Barak and the non-Revolution in Israeli Foreign Policy

Outside Israel, from Damascus to Washington, the election of Ehud Barak is being hailed as the rebirth of the peace process.
Article

In Brief... Romania Confronts Transylvanian Separatism

Romanian President Emil Constantinescu has rejected the call for Transylvanian self-government within a federal Romanian state.
Article

Still a Troubled and Dangerous World

The end of the Cold War promised a safer time, but our planet has become more perilous. Why?
Article

What to Watch to Discern the Times

A look at three key trends: globalization, religious ecumenism and global power shifts.
Article

King Hussein's Uncertain Legacy

Power passes to the next generation in a key Middle Eastern kingdom.
Article

Crisis In Kosovo A Mixture of Iron and Clay

The Balkans has a long and complex history. What is the story behind the headlines?
Article

United States Morality What Lies Ahead

Does morality matter? What are the long-term consequences to a people and a nation when its moral foundation crumbles?
Article

Politics and Religion

Is religion the latest political football in the U.S. presidential election?
Lighthouse in the dark.
Article

This Is The Way, Walk in It: For Such a Time As Now

During the recent showdown between the legislative and executive branches of government, there was often the reference to the impeachment of Andrew Johnson as a guide of how to proceed methodically, judiciously, and with an eye towards the end goal.
Article

In Brief... The Emerging Indonesian Crisis and its Strategic Implications

Tension mounts as Indonesia's elections draw near--with all rivaling countries ready to prove their strength.
Article

In Brief... Will NATO Survive?

European unity looks to disolve dependence on the United States in order to promote peace in Europe
Article

In Brief... A European Army or NATO - Which?

As Europe joins economic forces, Eomano Prodi pushes for a joint European Army.
Article

World News and Trends: Nordic nations least corrupt

Berlin-based Transparency International reports that the 1998 "Corruption Perceptions Index" indicated Denmark, Sweden and Finland were the least-corrupt nations.
Article

World News and Trends: Growing German power and influence

"The ambition of the Germans knows no bounds."
Article

The Euro and War

Could Europe's new currency unit, the Euro, and the economic union behind it have unexpected and dangerous side effects? Could they even cause war?
Subscribe to Governments