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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Homeland Security: What Crucial Piece Is the United States Missing?

After the devastating terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, homeland security became a top priority for the United States. Yet, at the same time, it seems to be overlooking the most important aspect of its safety, and the risk is...
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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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After Iraq, What Next? America Faces a Dangerous World

As the world focuses its attention on the conflict between the United States and Iraq, it's easy to overlook the many other threats facing the United States. What are these threats, and what do they portend?
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Hanging in the Balance

Two very different paths might emerge from the United States' invasion of Iraq.
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World News and Trends: Selling weapons to unstable governments

Britain is far from the only Western nation to sell arms to some of the most unstable countries.
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World News and Trends: World opinion judges the United States

How does the rest of the world view the United States?
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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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Islamic Extremists Attack the West in Many Countries

The murder of three American Baptist missionaries by an Islamic extremist in Yemen Dec. 30 highlights the growing threat to Americans living in other parts of the world and the increasing worldwide clash between the followers of Islam and those...
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Rising European Power: Threat to the United States?

Economics equals politics.
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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: The Axis of Envy

Indications abound that the United States and Israel have struck the same European nerve.
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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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America vs. Iraq or America vs. the World?

One year after Sept. 11, in the debate on terrorism, America is often seen as the villain, no longer as the victim. Why do so many people around the world hate America?
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In Brief...World News Review: Intelligence Sources Believe Al Qaeda Has Nuclear Capacity

How dangerous are the bombs?
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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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The Coming Clash Between Europe and America

While the United States is focused on its war on terror and conflict with Iraq, new threats continue to emerge of which Americans are largely oblivious.
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