After being occupied for over 500 years, Finland has seen a hundred years of independence. Will it continue to indulge in its independence? Or will it return to occupation?

Sweden is the center of gravity in Scandinavia. It says the tone, pace, and events for the region. It is the soul of Scandinavia, its beating heart.

Norway is... A long history of being overshadowed. With most of its history being occupied, Norway is still struggling to make an identity for itself.

A quick bit on the US / China Summit in Alaska

Come join me and Karl Alex Pauls as we talk about the energy sector and what is coming down the line.

TBA

150 years ago, a new country in the center of Europe was born. A nation that when formed, was as strong as any other two nations in Europe combined. Ever since then, Germany has been the epicenter of most of the events of Europe. Will this continue, or is the clock running out on Germany?

Iran Episode, details to be added

(Note: Not my best work, sorry) The product of post World War I, the Saudi Kingdom is a state of sand and oil. Is there a future for this state that amounts to the equivalent of one trick pony? Or is Saudi Arabia doomed to die?

A quick note on the Horn of Africa