World problems are increasing in complexity as nations become inter-related and interdependent. A nation is subject, as a man is, to the impact of energies emanating from solar and cosmic sources. These energies influence the nation as a whole through the mechanism of response equivalent to the Monad-soul-personality constitution of a man. Different nations are more receptive to some energies than to others; and all nations, subject to the evolution of national consciousness, have a destiny before them which is literally based on the qualities and principles of the particular ray energy seeking expression through the national soul. A recognition of the soul destiny of nations in the light of the teaching in this book has a practicality today in our search for international adjustments. The ray qualities affecting the peoples of the world can be used intelligently to promote understanding and unity. The Destiny of the Nations is part of a 24 volume set of books by Alice A. Bailey, written in collaboration with a Master of the Wisdom.