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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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: Don't Lose sight of China

While watching events in Europe should be a constant concern, shouldn't we keep a close eye on the People's Republic of China?
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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: 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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This Is the Way, Walk in It: Two Men and a Valley

This is the story of so many young men who have put on the uniforms of their respective countries.
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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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A Reluctant Empire

America has fallen into the position of a world empire. No other nation today can stand on the same pedestal and claim the same status. This role was not consciously sought nor, perhaps, fully realized. How America handles itself on...
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World News and Trends: International solution to Mideast conflict?

Pope John Paul II came out in August in favor of an international peacekeeping force to quell the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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World News and Trends: Iraq yes, but don't overlook Iran

U.S. intentions concerning Iraq command the news media's attention, but Iran is never off America's mind for long.
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World News and Trends: New Archbishop will begin his reign amid controversy

Recently Queen Elizabeth II, supreme governor of the Church of England, formally approved the nomination of Dr. Rowan Williams, 52, as the new archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Church of England after a meeting with Prime Minister Tony...
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What the West Doesn't Realize: It's in a Fight for Survival

Islamic fundamentalism became front-page news after Sept. 11. There certainly had been plenty of warning, although nobody could have predicted the precise way in which terrorists would get the West's attention. Few would have listened anyway.
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Will God Continue to Bless America? If Not, Why Not?

After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, many Americans, including people of faith, continue to ask, "Why did God let this happen?" A year later, let's reflect on the terrorist attacks and their aftermath from a biblical perspective.
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Sept. 11 Aftermath Highlights U.S. Strengths and Weaknesses

America's response to the awful events of Sept. 11 has highlighted both the strengths and weaknesses of the nation. Ironically, some of its greatest strengths are also potentially great weaknesses.
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