January 2002 Vol.5, No. 1 Contents Europe at the Crossroads-What Does It Mean? by John Ross Schroeder Restoration: Going Safely Into the Unknown by Darris McNeely Imagine a World Without the United States by Melvin Rhodes Asking the Tough Question: Has Religion Failed? by Cecil E. Maranville The Biblical Origins of the Arab Peoples by Gary Petty In Brief...World News Review by John Foster, Cecil E. Maranville, Ken Martin and Jim Tuck This Is the Way...How Strong Is Your Tea Bag? by Robin Webber Restoration Going Safely Into the Unknown by Darris McNeely The year 2001 is now history and the world anxiously awaits the events of 2002. America's war on terrorism in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks dominated all other events of the past year and will continue to shape events of the coming months. Most experts-and a majority of Americans-fully expect another major terrorist attack on American soil this year. Whatever type of attack comes, whether bio-terror, airplane hijacking or, God forbid, even nuclear, the effect on America is chilling as it waits "for the other shoe to drop." It is a time of uncertainty. The military action in Afghanistan has gone well for America with only a few casualties and the successful ousting of the Taliban. Where American troops will go next is not widely known. Somalia has been mentioned as well as Iraq and Yemen. Officials caution that the war has only begun and that it will be a long period before its mission is complete. The new year begins with a recession in America, a new currency in Europe and the nations attempting to peer into the future to see exactly what kind of post-Sept. 11 world we really do have. In this issue of World News and Prophecy we bring you several articles to help focus our attention on subjects vital to our understanding of today's world. Melvin Rhodes asks what would happen if America's influence was removed from international relations. Gary Petty examines the roots of the Arab nations. Cecil Maranville probes the powerful influence of religion during modern times. Read the full article at www.wnponline.org/wnp/wnp0201/restoration0201.htm Related Information on UCG Sites: Table of Contents that includes "Going Safely Into the Unknown" Other Articles by Darris McNeely Uncertainty: _Relying on God in an Uncertain World! Afghanistan: _Key to the Middle East-Seek First to Understand _Any Room at the Inn? _Will Russia Win in Chechnya? _When 'The Great Game' Is Over _A Growing Confederacy Against Modern Israel _Behind the Headlines ... America vs. Iraq or America vs. the World? _Pakistan: A Nuclear-Armed Power Walks a Tightrope _World News & Trends Jan 2009 _Afghanistan: What's Behind a Seemingly Unwinnable War? _How Long Will the NATO Alliance Last? > November 2009 > World News & Prophecy Search Our Site Key Subjects Index General Topics Index Biblical References Index Good News Magazine Index Booklets and All Literature Index Home Page of this site