CountrIES

  • Argentina

    Located in South America with a historic claim on the Falkland Islands. Does the UK need to worry?

  • Brazil

    With the largest economy in South America, what does Brazil plan to do on the world stage?

  • Canada

    America’s friendly neighbour that holds the world’s supply of maple syrup. Would you like a moose with that?

  • Mexico

    America’s southern neighbour and could be hoping to be the gateway between South and North America.

  • United States

    The world’s only superpower. How will they use such power?

  • Venezuela

    A pariah in the world - locked out by the hated United States and its western allies. Can it build new relationships?

  • France

    Will their love of cheese cloud their diplomatic clout? Or will they fight for control of fishing rights in the English Channel?

  • Germany

    Europe’s most powerful economy, but how will the Chancellor use their capabilities?

  • Poland

    A member of the EU and Russia’s neighbour. Do they trust the Russians after the failed Ukraine war?

  • Russia

    Russia still wants to be a world-leader, but what does it have to offer apart from hydrocarbons?

  • United Kingdom

    Home of King William V and winner of the tea-drinking championships. Just don’t mention Brexit.

  • Algeria

    Are the Algerians eyeing Libya or simply worrying about what Egypt has planned?

  • Egypt

    Worrying about Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Nile, will this great nation lose access to its precious water supply?

  • Ethiopia

    Ethiopia wants to finalise the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam but will its neighbours agree?

  • Nigeria

    A full OPEC member, but are they eyeing the potential of renewable energy as the future?

  • South Africa

    The dominant African nation which doesn’t always win the country allies in the region. But that’s what the United States is for…

  • India

    The world’s largest democracy but surrounded by adversaries in Pakistan and China. What does the mid-century hold for this behemoth?

  • Iran

    Kept down by the West, Iran potentially has its eye on restarting its nuclear power stations. Who will prevail?

  • Israel

    Located on the Mediterranean, this technologically advanced country is surrounded by enemies. How will it react?

  • Pakistan

    Will Pakistan end the game in control of Kashmir or send the region to nuclear hell?

  • Saudi Arabia

    The regional leader with massive hydrocarbon income, but do they have an eye on renewable energy?

  • Turkey

    Strategically located as the bridge between east and west, will Turkey continue to be NATO’s flakiest ally?

  • Australia

    A member of the Five Eyes intelligence partnership and perfectly suited to support the United States. She’ll be right mate.

  • China

    China is chasing the United States with the intention to overtake the country diplomatically and economically, but what about Taiwan?

  • Indonesia

    The world’s most populous Muslim country, right on China’s doorstep. Will the country lean east or westwards?

  • Japan

    One of the United States’ strongest allies in the Indo-Pacific and with a historic animosity for China that continues to burn brightly.

  • South Korea

    A technologically advanced country with strong ties to the United States, but historic issues with both China and Japan.