United States

"He also shall become a people, and he also shall be great..." (Genesis 48:19).

The United States' history is tied to Great Britain's by more than just a revolution. The story begins with a promise to a patriarch, passed down to two brothers—the ancestors of two of the world's greatest superpower nations. Find out more below.

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"Europe is changing the world"

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Appeasement's Role in the Terror War

Following the July 7 terror bombings in London, many evoked memories of the blitz in World War II. Regrettably, that's not the only analogy with the Second World War that is appropriate.
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From Farm to Fork How Safe Is the Food Supply

"Farm to Fork" is the catchphrase repeated throughout the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and EU documents on the issue of securing the food supply against intentional contamination. How safe is the food supply?
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60 Years After World War II: What Have We Learned?

Do you ever wonder what prevents evil from triumphing? This year marks the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. Looking at these related issues should make us think about the deep currents of good and evil that...
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America's Handwriting of Warning

In fulfilling His overall purpose, God has brought nations to their knees with one quick unexpected strike. He overthrew Babylon in one night through the Persian army. Egypt was crippled when its army went to the bottom of the Red...
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America For Sale?

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China Jumps Into U.S. Market - Some Say Onto U.S. Market

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How Religious is America?

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Restoration: Let Justice Run...

The crucial battles in the ongoing culture wars are being fought in the courts.
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60 Years After the War in Europe

Do you ever wonder what prevents evil from triumphing in the world? This year marks the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe and the Pacific. Looking at that war should make us think about the...
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World News and Trends: How oil and gas supplies affect world politics

Columnist Andrew Sullivan of The Sunday Times wrote about "a looming global superpower fight between China and the US over oil supplies." He further mentioned that "a USA Today poll found 58% of Americans saying that higher petrol [gasoline] prices...
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A Downsized Lifestyle Is Coming Will You Make the Adjustment

Our world is changing in ways we never considered. The dominance that affluent nations have enjoyed is about to end. Will peoples of the rich world downsize their lifestyle? Will people who have rarely if ever had to "tighten their...
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What's In Your Future?

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In Brief...May 22-28

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Where Is the Europe-U.S. Divide Leading?

Much of Europe has long chafed at the United States' global preeminence. In recent decades Europe has dreamed of a European superpower to challenge U.S. dominance—now coming to fruition in the European Union. Three recent books help explain European thinking...
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Discerning Our Times-American Automakers

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Discerning Our Times-Trade Deficits

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In Brief...May 15-21

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President Bush's News Conference

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America's Trade Deficit