World Regions

"So the LORD scattered them abroad from there over the face of all the earth, and they ceased building the city" (Genesis 11:8).

Long ago, an ancient civilization revolted against God, gathering together and attempting to build a tower to the heavens. In response, God divided their languages and caused them to scatter across the globe. Now, millennia later, each world region has its own unique history...and shared future. Find out more below, or focus on a specific region with the links on the right.

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Toppling the Image of Evil

The dramatic scenes of jubilant Iraqis hanging a noose around the neck of the statue of Saddam Hussein were a dramatic symbol of a repressive dictatorial regime coming to an end. The job now appears to have been accomplished, and...
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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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Restoration...A Moment of Decision

It is easy to be worried by the immediate issues of life. But a Christian looks beyond today's world to the time when God will intervene to restore the eternal values of His Kingdom.
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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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Iraq and the Middle East: A Century of Turmoil Continues

What has led up to the current crisis in Iraq? How did the United States find itself in this deadly and seemingly insoluble quagmire?
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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: Iran's latest longrange missile threat

Israel's prime minister, Ariel Sharon, has strongly suggested that after Iraq the United States should turn its attention to Iran.
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World News and Trends- War, famine, disease: Africa's endless afflictions

The four horsemen of the Apocalypse are already riding roughshod over much of Africa.
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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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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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From The Word: It's Time for a Timely Reminder on Time

Sometimes cultural differences can give you a new perspective on God's Word. Maybe there's more we can learn about what it means to "redeem the time."
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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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Iran: Why Part of the "Axis of Evil"?

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon considers Iran to be as dangerous as Iraq and a "center of world terror." Why should this be so?
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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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