Can Japan Achieve Beautiful Harmony?

With a newly crowned emperor, Japan has entered a new historical period. Hopes are high that it will mean peace and prosperity for the nation.

Remembering Rwanda

The world said “never again!” after the Holocaust, only to see the 20th century close with a genocide that left people dead at a rate three times faster. At the 25th anniversary of the Rwanda genocide, we ask: Why could it not be stopped?

Brexit Through the Eyes of a Dutchman Living in London

Nuclear War: Will Mankind Destroy Itself?

The latest nuclear threat hearkens back to the Cold War and brings a renewed sense of hopelessness. Does Bible prophecy hold a bleak or bright picture of mankind’s future?

Will Brexit Tarnish the US-UK Special Relationship?

The United Kingdom’s official exit from the European Union is less than six months away. How it will affect bonds between Washington and London remains to be seen.

What the China-U.S. Trade War Reveals

A trade war between the world’s two biggest economies could spell disaster. Beneath the tariff battle, however, Washington and Beijing have a fundamental conflict of interests.

Why the Obsession with Britain’s Monarchy?

Whether it is a royal wedding or birth of new prince, the public’s interest in the royal family carries more significance than most realize.

The New Silk Road

Will the Asian nation’s singular approach to infrastructure bring greater world influence?

No Place to Call Home

America’s Shadow War

With thousands of troops stationed on the continent, America is waging a war there that is primarily unknown, but still very deadly.

ISIS in the Philippines

Even if the ISIS-linked Maute group is defeated in the Philippines, its efforts may still contribute toward the Islamic State’s ultimate goal in the region.

Stolen Lives: Slavery in the 21st Century

Has Uganda Solved the Refugee Problem?

Millions fleeing political oppression and violence in South Sudan are finding relief, healthcare, education and employment in their southern neighbor’s refugee camps.

The Korea Conundrum

Why has North Korea remained a thorn in the world’s side for decades?

Brexit’s Two-year Countdown

Nigeria: Sleeping Giant in the Sun

Despite having enormous potential, the nation has struggled for decades to overcome challenges and take its place as a powerhouse on the world stage.

The Election Everyone Missed

Few noticed the selection of a leader in one of the world’s most powerful positions—one that aims to bring global peace and unity.