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... World News Review: The Money to Select a President

Millions and millions of dollars are being collected and spent in the U.S. presidential bid.
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Keep Your Eyes on Iran

There's more than meets the eye with Iran's recent arrest and release of British sailors picked up in the strategic border area of Shatt al-Arab. Why doesn't Iran want Iraq to succeed? How stable is this Islamic republic, which is...
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Is This the End of the American Empire?

President George W. Bush's trips to Europe during the month of June attracted significant anti-American demonstrations. At the same time, the United States announced troop withdrawals from Europe and Korea as the handover in Iraq took place. Analysts speculate what...
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Restoration: 'Let Freedom Reign'

On June 28 at 10:26 a.m. local time in Baghdad, American proconsul Paul Bremer turned control of Iraq over to a new Iraqi government headed for now by Iyad Allawi.
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In Brief... World News Review: Does Anyone Care?

In western Sudan the Arab-dominated government is trying to purge the Darfur region of black Africans.
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Why the Western World Uses an Awkward Calendar

Many have attempted to change the calendar in common use, due to peculiarities that complicate trade and commerce. Yet through all attempts to alter the calendar, God has seen to it that the seven-day week cycle was preserved.
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Democracy Is More Than a Word

President George W. Bush recently declared America's commitment to democracy in the Middle East. But democracy in this and other regions of the world has not had much success. There are good reasons for this failure.
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In Brief... World News Review: Germany's Environmental Policy Increases Dependence on Russia

Clean-burning natural gas is the logical choice for Germany's looming energy gap.
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Will the EU Split the Special Relationship?

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher once observed that the great lesson of the 20th century was that whenever the United States and Britain fight together, they always win. But now Britain has to make a crucial decision on its...
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A Looming EU-U.S. Trade War?

Recently articles like "Europe Plans Huge Trade War" and "Costs...Will Soar in a Trade War" hit the headlines in Britain again. What is their ultimate significance?
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Restoration... Will We Heed the Warning?

Two statesmen stand like sentinels on the wall warning their cities' inhabitants of approaching danger.
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America's Culture War: Threat to Homeland Security?

While the war on terror continues worldwide, another war—one of colliding cultures—heats up in the courts of America. Where will this lead the country? Is this war a greater threat than terrorists?
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In Brief...World News Review: China Now in Space: A Warning for the West?

Some astute observers believe that China's recent space shot has far more symbolic significance than just the first Asian entry into outer space.
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Politics Not as Usual!

California and Switzerland may not have much in common. But in October, both had significant elections. A noteworthy contributing factor was the issue of immigration.
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Europe at a Crossroads!

Major choices on the European continent are now in the offing. Crucial decisions on defense (NATO or an EU army), the new European draft constitution and a critical one at the very pinnacle of the Vatican will be made in...
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Restoration...A Short History of Walls

Most walls eventually become relics of failed ideas.
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In Brief... World News Review: Leader Asks EU to Recognize Christianity

Christianity one of the essential roots of Europe and one of its factors of development.
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In Brief... World News Review: Europeans Question U.S. Global Role

American support for a strong European partner has increased.
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In Brief... World News Review: "Old Europe" Rejects U.S. Proposals Again

France and Germany dug in for another diplomatic battle.
A Bible laying on a park bench.
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The Ancient Prophecies of Amos: Applicable to the 21st Century?

Does what we see happening to our Western world today relate to Bible prophecy? Will we eventually exhaust God's longsuffering and patience if we persist in our transgressions of His laws? What are some of the main principles we should...
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