Europe

Europe has been—and will be—the hotbed for much of Biblical history. Many of the world’s greatest empires found their rise and fall within its borders, but the Bible speaks of another empire yet to arise there. Come see what’s been going on in Europe—through then lens of God’s word.

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What's Behind the Rising European Superstate?

While the world focuses on the continuing violence in the Middle East, prophetically significant events are transpiring in Europe. On Friday, June 13, the Convention on the Future of Europe completed its work of drafting a new constitution for the...
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World News and Trends: American media disdainful of the European Union

Much of the U.S. media generally focuses on three European countries—the United Kingdom, France and Germany.
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World News and Trends- EU draft constitution: a dangerous document

In the words of noted Times' political columnist William Rees-Mogg, "The draft constitution which is being prepared by the European Convention . . . would be totally destructive of self-government throughout Europe. It would transfer responsibility for foreign and defence...
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After Iraq How Will Europe Get Its Act Together

The latest Gulf War highlighted the divisions and limitations of Europe. Many Europeans want a united continent rivaling America as a superpower. Is this ever likely to happen? Bible prophecy contains some surprising answers.
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World News and Trends: EU embassies around the world?

Drafting a new European Union constitution has brought forth a flurry of proposals from member states trying to influence the contents of what is now viewed as potentially the most important document in Europe.
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World News and Trends: A Christian Europe?

Former French president Valery Giscard d'Estaing is in the process of drafting a new constitution for the European Union (EU).
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Increasing EU Presence in Latin America

The people of Latin America are voting for leaders whom they hope can lift the region's millions from the grips of poverty. The gap between rich and poor has become the main issue throughout the region and therefore a primary...
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Are We Witnessing the Last Days of the Present World Order?

Many world trends seem to be leading to a new world order.
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Prophecy Being Fulfilled? The World Divides Into Three Spheres

Recent events have shown the world dividing into three competing systems, all vying for dominance in a rapidly changing world. Does Bible prophecy indicate which will survive?
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World News and Trends- Echoes of an old German nightmare: The Weimar Republic

Niall Ferguson, professor of political and financial history at Oxford University, set out a chilling scenario in Britain's Sunday Times.
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'The Last Days of the Atlantic Alliance'?

In a later article published in the London Financial Times on Nov. 17, Dr. Kupchan predicts that the NATO summit held later that week would not hide the reality that these are "The Last Days of the Atlantic Alliance," as...
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The Coming Clash Between Europe and America

While the United States is focused on its war on terror and its conflict with Iraq, new threats continue to emerge of which Americans are largely oblivious.
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Is There "Just Cause" for Nations to Intervene in the Affairs of Other Nations?

Should other nations intervene in Iraq or between the Palestinians and Israelis? Increasing mind-numbing conflicts around the world raise the level of debate over this difficult question.
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Rising European Power: Threat to the United States?

Economics equals politics.
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World News and Trends: United Europe around the corner?

Expect to see considerable changes ahead in the European Union (EU).
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World News and Trends: Austrian far right stirs

"The break-up of Austria's [government] coalition ... was caused by a ruthless purge of moderates from the ranks of Jörg Haider's right-wing Freedom Party and their replacement with hardline ideologues, The Sunday Telegraph has learned."
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World News and Trends: German-American relationship chills

Bilateral relations between nations don't always mix well with national politics. Germany is a recent case in point.
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World News and Trends- America and Europe: drifting apart demographically?

The Aug. 24 edition of The Economist, based in Britain but published elsewhere as well, took a look at the remarkable demographic differences between the United States and Europe.
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World News and Trends- America and Europe: Are they drifting apart?

We see a steady growth in tension between various European nations and the United States. According to a Financial Times feature article, the "common enemy" revealed by the events of Sept. 11, 2001, has "divided rather than unified the West."
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In Brief...World News Review: U.S. Versus EU

The United States and the European Union are increasingly in conflict with each other's policies.
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