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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Another Sea Gate Threatened?

Shipping lanes off Indonesia may seem irrelevant to the West. But at stake is part of an ancient promise to Abraham that his seed would possess the "gates of their enemies."
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World News and Trends: The cure for violence

Violent assaults remain a troubling aspect of life on the other side of the Atlantic as well.
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Deutschland AG Versus Corporate America

No other country but the United States could get away with overspending on such a monumental scale.
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In Brief...World News Review Vignettes on Violence in America

A similar anticapitalist protest happened on the streets of Washington D.C. in mid-April. Police clashed with 10,000 activists, with the worst fighting occurring near the White House. However, forewarned police officers were ready and this time they were successful in...
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In Brief...World News Review U.S. and Russian Arms Sales Make U.A.E. a Formidable Military Power

Illustrating the strange twists and turns of Middle East politics, Russia and the United States have sold the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) enough military hardware to make it one of the most formidable military powers in the Persian Gulf.
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A Dramatic Shift in American Society

What's taking place in Western societies that has brought us so many serious problems?
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Who Benefits?

Who will benefit from the United States relinquishing control of the Panama Canal?
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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: 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...
blocks spelling "thank you" balanced on a ledge against a backdrop of trees
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Thoughts for Thanksgiving

The first Thanksgiving Day I spent outside the United States was quite an experience.
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A Good Soldier

If Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams and Benjamin Franklin conceived the framework of a new nation, George Washington navigated it through its greatest crisis. Few know how well he shouldered the heavy task that fell on him in 1775.
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In Brief... "It's the Russians, Stupid"

President Bill Clinton had a sign taped to his desk at the beginning of his first term in office that read, "It's the Economy, Stupid."
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"It's the Russians, Stupid"

President Bill Clinton had a sign taped to his desk at the beginning of his first term in office that read, "It's the Economy, Stupid."
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United States Morality What Lies Ahead

Does morality matter? What are the long-term consequences to a people and a nation when its moral foundation crumbles?
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Politics and Religion

Is religion the latest political football in the U.S. presidential election?
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In Brief... The Emerging Indonesian Crisis and its Strategic Implications

Tension mounts as Indonesia's elections draw near--with all rivaling countries ready to prove their strength.
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In Brief... Will NATO Survive?

European unity looks to disolve dependence on the United States in order to promote peace in Europe
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Global Economics: From Kosovo to McDonalds

When all is said and done, it all goes back to money. The world has entered a new stage of homogenization never before seen.
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In Brief... Euro Prompts Talks of Northern American Currency

As the Euro gains strength, discussions take place in Ottawa suggesting a common currency for the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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In Brief... Bangladesh Movement Highlights New Pan-Islamic Identity

Terrorist threats from Osama bin Laden continue to grow and endanger regions around the world.
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