Northern Europe, especially the northwest, has long been established as the primary gateway for goods moving in and out of wider continental Europe.

Stratfor Europe analyst Adriano Bosoni explains how the European Central Bank's actions will not be enough to solve the European Union's structural and political challenges.

Tactical Analyst Ben West discusses the Dec. 13 lone wolf attack in Liege, Belgium, and shows that unsophisticated methods can still achieve deadly results.

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