I see it happening.
What I basically see happening is that Tribulation is from about 2033 to 2040.
We are at a point in history where they've thrown everything at the wall and it hasn't stuck.
However, most importantly, for (them) the technology is there to quickly implement the Mark of the Beast when that time comes.
From here to 2033 I see the entire world becoming more Conservative, Islam to be thrown out of a few different countries, and people encouraged to forget what (they) did to us up until now.
Then, in 2030-2033 I see them making a full-scale push for everyone to take the "mark" and take the world back down the path they originally tried to take us down and the world will willingly go down it.
Don't forget the prophecies of "Peace and Safety" in the Land of Israel. Israel has NEVER had "Peace and Safety" as long as they've been in existence. You need "Peace and Safety" for 5+ years not just a couple years.
Look to Astana to become the "Center of the World" in the next couple years, as well as OBOR to be implemented.
US/Russia are the King of the North in the Bible.