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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Finding a Right Moral Foundation

Tragically, the sure moral foundation for a nation is largely forgotten and ignored.
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Moral Leadership: Does It Really Matter?

"... The country has embraced unprecedented moral laxity. Some people say [the U.S. president] has given no moral leadership, which is false. [He] has led America into an acceleration of its moral decline. A country declined to take an easy...
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Staying Alert in a Dangerous World: India and Pakistan in Perspective

It's supremely important that you keep your finger on the pulse of our age, especially on the world's recent nuclear developments.
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When Will Mankind Find Peace?

Some 80 years removed from the horror of his youth, an old soldier turns his thoughts to peaceful pursuits. His story echoes an unrealized hope for mankind.
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Seeds of Separation

For numerous reasons the roots of Israel's disunity go as far back as Egypt. God knew from the beginning that good intentions don't always produce good actions.
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World News and Trends: Taking stock of Britain

Last year, 1997, brought a sharp change of focus to the British Isles.
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May They Rest in Peace

Romanov burial exposes rift in Russia. An attempt to bring closure on one of the most sordid affairs of the 20th century.
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Fascism Returns to Europe

Today, no extremist party calls itself fascist, but whatever the name, fascism is still the game.
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World News and Trends: New states of anarchy

When authority collapses, chaos ensues, says world-affairs analyst and author Georgie Anne Geyer, and the trend is increasing around the world.
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World News and Trends

An Overview of Conditions Around the World
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The Global Economy and Jesus Christ's Return

What possible connection could Christ's return have with the global marketplace?
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The Global Economy's Uncertain Future

What lessons should we learn from Asia's economic difficulties?
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Israel at 50: A Saga of War and Peace

Much of Israel's 50-year history is a chronicle of wars and other conflicts with her Arab neighbors. What does the future hold for this nation?
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Excerpts from Madeleine Albright's Commencement Address

Madeleine Albright, American secretary of state, delivered the Harvard University commencement address June 5, 1997. Her perspective on world events and trends, along with her enunciation of America's vision and world mission and the obstacles to be overcome, makes compelling...
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Needed: A Viable Plan to Rescue the World

Fifty years from the end of World War II, not only Europe but the whole world still needs to be rescued from numerous evil influences. How and from where will that deliverance come?
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Winston Churchhill on George Marshall

A quote from Winston Churchill on George Marshall.
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The Marshall Plan Revisited

At the end of World War II much of Europe lay in ruins. Here is the story of how one man's vision helped restore much of the Continent to health and prosperity.
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The Scottish Question

Scotland has voted to establish its own national parliament. What does this mean for the future of the United Kingdom?
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Behind the Headlines Australia: A Nation Changes Direction

The winds of change are blowing strong in Australia. Once a bastion of the British Empire, Australia is shifting its focus away from Europe and America.
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World News and Trends: Trouble with remnants of an empire

Even after the recent loss of Hong Kong, Britain still bears residual responsibility for 180,000 people in its remaining dependent territories.
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