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A Strengthening Germany
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughDespite Germany's amicable relationships with its neighbors for two generations, signs of Berlin's growing influence are causing anxiety across Europe.
Germany Ascendant
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughMany who believe Germany to be modern Assyria have waited a long time for Germany to rise again. Signs in Europe point in that direction.
Germany Flexes Its Muscles
'Prophecy Watch' by Earl L. HennGermany, predominantly pacifist since WWII, is beginning to show its strength, not only in economic area but also in political and military ones.
Germany's Dilemma
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeGermany is an industrial powerhouse, the richest economy in Europe, but it must prop up several poor-performing economies throughout the rest of the EU.
A Battle Group for Eastern Europe
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughA little-known town in Eastern Europe has given its name to a newly formed battle group consisting of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.
Franco-German Divergence
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeWorld news, events, and trends highlighting biblical prophecy for March-April 2005: Franco-German Divergence.
The Dream of a United States of Europe
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeBirth rates, defense expenditures, welfare spending vs. wealth creation — everything we use to gauge the health of empires suggests that Europe's fire has gone out.
The Hidden Agenda Behind the ICC (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Charles WhitakerThe International Criminal Court is not a globally-approved institution, with only the 'unilateralist' United States standing outside.
NATO: In Search of a Mission
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeHaving failed to keep the Russians out and the Germans down, NATO is struggling to remain relevant in a changing world.
A Growing Divide
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughAmerica and Europe have been moving away from each other politically, economically, and culturally. How does this affect our understanding of prophecy?
The Beast and Babylon (Part One)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughEurope is not uniting as we once thought it would. How does this affect our interpretation of the prophecies?
The Lisbon Treaty and the Future of Europe
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeWhat are the ramifications of an EU with the power and authority to act as a cohesive whole? Will the members choose to act in a united fashion?
Yet Another Call for a European Army
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughIf our speculations about a military might emerging from the European Union (assuming the Beast rises out of Europe) are correct, it won't be anytime soon.
Down But Not Out!
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughRussia seems like a nation—an empire—in deep decline. But is it? We would be wise to keep an eye on the Russian bear!
Is Europe Dying?
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeAnalysts have been ready to file the EU's obituary, as Europe's demographics, Constitution, and economy have languished. Can the Beast arise from Europe?
The State of the Union
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeIt only takes one nation to reject a European Union treaty, even one as significant as the Lisbon Treaty. How likely is a federal Europe now?
The Beast and Babylon (Part Two)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughCurrently, Europe is not looking very Beastly. Babylon is the world's anti-God system, and Roman institutions inspire Israelite culture even today.
A Perfect Storm of National Cycles
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeThe societal and generational cycles of America, Europe, and Russia are converging, and the result will prove to be devastating.
Knowing Good and Evil
Commentary by Mark SchindlerThe bombing of Hiroshima highlights the sobering consequences of eating from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Human solutions always fall short.
The European Financial Crisis
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeThe nations of Europe are currently in no position to take advantage of the global financial crisis and become a world superpower.
A Beast on the Horizon
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaKarl Theodore zu Guttenberg seems to be preparing to be a Fuhrer of Europe with just as much alacrity as some formerly attributed to Franz Josef Strauss.
Blood and Soil: The Persistence of Anti-Semitism
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerWhy has anti-Semitism remained a part of this world's way of thinking? Recent history shows that anti-Semitism has morphed into new expressions of an old evil.
The Beast and Babylon (Part Three): Who Is the Woman?
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughIs the Woman depicted in Revelation 12 the church, as the church has dogmatically taught? Or is she another prophetic entity that is active today?
Immigration and the Kingdom of God
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeUnlike Europe and the United States, God ensures that all His potential citizens will conform to His culture.
Prophecy and the Sixth-Century Axial Period
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughProphecy has many purposes, but it is never intended to open the future to mere curiosity. Its higher purpose is to give guidance to the heirs of salvation.
Prophets and Prophecy (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJohn the Baptist fulfilled the prophecy of the 'Elijah to come.' We must apply duality of prophecy carefully and cautiously rather than indiscriminately.