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Monitor The Strategic Trends
Introduction:
The ancient people called Magog are commonly believed to have been the ancestors of the Russian nation. The prophet Ezekiel spoke of an invasion of Israel by Russia, which has not yet been fulfilled. What could cause Russia to come against the tiny nation of Israel -- which has no oil and no real strategic value? This question has puzzled Bible scholars for centuries. However, recent developments in the Middle East have for the first time in history lent credence to this long-awaited prophecy.
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Updated Briefing: Magog Revisited by Chuck Missler
The Roots of War, Part 2: The Magog Identity by Chuck Missler
Gog and the Kings of the East China & Russia: The Best of Friends? by Chuck Missler
From Our Private Modem: Tensions in the Land of Magog by Chuck Missler
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The Constitution of the Russian Federation - Ratified December 12, 1993 - Includes Romanov Double Eagle Crest
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Russia Today - Daily news coverage of Russia
News Sources
Putin in Libya to Close $2.5 Billion Arms Deal - Only few weeks before he leaves office, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Libya to negotiate several large arms deals totaling $2.5 billion.
Syria Arming Hezbollah Despite UN Resolution - Syria is supplying the Shiite Hezbollah militia in Lebanon with rockets in violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, according to Israel's Defence Minister Ehud Barak.
Iran Tests Advanced Centrifuge - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced major progress in Iran's push for nuclear power, saying Tuesday that his nation was installing thousands of new uranium-enriching centrifuges and testing a much faster version of the device.
Russian Weapons Could Reach Hezbollah - Prime Minister Ehud Olmert expressed concern over Russia's continuing supply of sophisticated weaponry to Syria and Iran. Such weapons, including advanced anti-tank weapons and anti-aircraft missiles, could find their way into the hands of terrorists.
Russia and Egypt Sign Nuclear Pact - Russia and Egypt signed an agreement on Tuesday paving the way for Russian firms to bid for lucrative contracts to build nuclear power plants in Egypt. Putin also said his officials were consulting with the United States and Middle East countries about hosting a regional peace conference in Moscow. The Kremlin is seeking a bigger mediation role, as it tries to re-establish itself as a Middle East power broker, a role it largely lost when the Soviet Union collapsed.
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The Magog Invasion - Chuck Missler
Does the Bible really predict the use of nuclear weapons? Chuck Missler examines the reemergence of Russia as a nuclear superpower in light of Biblical prophecy.
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