Obama and the Muslim World
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeIn reaching out to the Muslim world, President Obama seems to be willing to sacrifice America's only true ally in the Middle East: Israel.
The Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire: Aftermath or Interlude?
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeThe latest round of fighting between Muslims and the State of Israel has been halted by an uneasy ceasefire agreement. What are the motives of each side?
Is Obama Redistributing Power?
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughBarack Obama's stated desire is to redistribute from those who have to those who do not, and this time he is redistributing international power.
Israel After Ariel Sharon
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeWith Ariel Sharon incapacitated by a debilitating stroke, what course will the State of Israel take in the months ahead?
A Threat in Central Asia
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughWe would be wise to keep an eye on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization over the next few years.
Age of Empires
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe United States used to be the world's superpower and policeman. Today, however, new powers are rising to fill the vacuum created by America's retreat.
The Fractured Middle East
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeWesterners tend to put all Muslims in a box as a unified front. The reality, though, is that Islam is as fractured and sectarian as any other religion.
The Burning Middle East: Revolution or Power-Grab?
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeWhile the geopolitics of North Africa and the Middle East have not substantially changed, Iran may benefit the most from the ongoing turmoil.
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.
The Saudi Arabian Makeover
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughMohammad bin Salman Al-Saud, while only 32 years old, has already begun to move his kingdom toward more moderate political and cultural positions.
The Awakening Bear
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeRussian President Vladimir Putin is turning his nation's interests outward—and that does not bode well for international relations.
Anti-Americanism Abroad
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughGod prophesies that Israel will be conquered in the end time. Could anti-American sentiment, especially in Europe, be the beginning of the end?
The Greatest Threat
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeDespite the instability of its neighbors, Egypt and Syria in particular, Israel's greatest threat is an internal problem: its relationship with God.
The Paradox of U.S. Power and Defeat
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeSince World War II, the U.S. has rarely fought a successful military action, be it Korea, Cuba, Vietnam, Iran, or Iraq, yet it stands as a lone superpower.
The Axis of Evil and the Western Coalition
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeGod warned ancient Israel against putting their trust in alliances with other peoples. If only the modern nations of Israel would heed His counsel!
The World's Need for Atonement
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughAccording to the liberal media, all we have to do is get world leaders in one room, and after a few handshakes and a couple of beers—voila! World peace!
The Fifth Seal (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughFollowing the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse is the Fifth Seal, depicting souls under the altar crying out to God for vengeance. Here is what it means.
The Handwriting Is on the Wall (2002)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe prophecy of Deuteronomy 28:42-49 concerns the curse of the stranger rising higher and higher above us, displacing our Israelitish culture with foreign one.