Britain

"...but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his descendants shall become a multitude of nations" (Genesis 48:19).

Britain's greatness was prophesied in the Bible, thousands of years before it came into existence as a nation. The resources below explore this prophecy and its implication for the past, present and future of this declining superpower.

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The Special Relationship Reaffirmed

The close historic ties between Britain and the United States continue, yet a cloud hangs over the alliance. Britain is increasingly caught in the middle between the United States and Europe.
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World News and Trends: Britain becoming a society of atheists?

The archbishop of Canterbury, leader of the Anglican Church, describes British religious leanings as "tacit atheism."
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World News and Trends: BSE hits Western Europe

A disease that peaked as a minor British epidemic in 1992 and 1993 recently spread to France, then to Germany.
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First the End of Empire, Now the End of Britain?

Are we witnessing the end of the nation whose people, "relative to their numbers, contributed more to civilization than any other people since the ancient Greeks and Romans"?
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European Union: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

The "glacier" of European unity is now moving at a faster pace.
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U.S. Election Crisis End of Political Stability

Political stability is rare. It's essential that those countries that have found the way to enduring stability hold fast. Has the historical stability of the U.S. form of government begun to wane?
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In Brief... World News Review: Archbishop Calls Britain "a Society of Atheists"

Death is assumed to be the end of life.
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First the End of Empire-Now, the End of Britain?

Are we witnessing the end of the nation whose people, "relative to their numbers, contributed more to civilization than any other people since the ancient Greeks and Romans"?
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World News and Trends: Britain's military preparedness under review

"Weapons Out of Date by the Time They Arrive." "British Army Apaches Grounded After Faults." "New Attack Helicopter Cannot Fly." "Soldier's Rifle Failed in Battle." "£80 Million to Build Army's Useless Rifles."
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World News and Trends: Disorder on the increase in England

The crime correspondent of The Daily Telegraph recently wrote: "Falling police numbers have created deep problems in the inner cities with violence and disorder amounting to 'anarchy' outside pubs and clubs at night in London, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester."
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World News and Trends: Disgusting developments in Britain

"Sex, Sex and More Sex [on TV], and Very Little Sense."
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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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In Brief...World News Review Anarchy and Disorder Increase in England

The crime correspondent of The Daily Telegraph recently wrote: "Falling police numbers have created deep problems in the inner cities with violence and disorder amounting to 'anarchy' outside pubs and clubs at night in London, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester." These...
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Panama: Another Major Sea Gate Relinquished

The Panama Canal is an engineering marvel and a symbol of "The American Century." What is the significance of America's decision to turn it over to Panamanian control?
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World News and Trends: British Christianity in crisis

Over a 10-year period Anglican and Roman Catholic church-attendance figures are down in England and Wales.
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World News and Trends: Overview of the planet's problems

In this last issue of 1999 we review the state of the world as the year draws to a close. Join us as we take a brief tour to spots on the globe that highlight a few of our beleaguered...
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In Brief... England: Census of Homosexual Couples

For the first time in the history of England, a census of homosexual couples will be made.
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King Hussein's Uncertain Legacy

Power is passed to next generation in key Mideast nation
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In Brief...World News Review Forecast 1999—Stratfor News Services

Stratfor, Inc., is a private for profit company that provides intelligence services for businesses, organizations and individuals. It is not associated with any other intelligence organization, public or private.
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The Falkland Islands: One of Great Britain's last colonial possessions

A brief war was fought in 1982 between Britain and Argentina over the Falkland Islands. Before the recent attempts to reclaim the islands diplomatically, the first move was by force.
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