Despite promising reserves, Argentina may have trouble attracting foreign investment.

The Geopolitical Calendar is an internal Stratfor document listing significant meetings and events for the next week.

China must meet several criteria to quickly produce shale gas on a large scale.

This is the second in a series of monographs on the geopolitics of countries influential in world affairs. (With Stratfor maps)

The Netherlands' economy appears to be worsening and the government is facing increased challenges passing austerity measures.

Elections are unlikely to upset short-term relations with Germany.

Germany is among the pro-austerity EU countries that will face domestic political challenges in coming months.

The Geopolitical Calendar is an internal Stratfor document listing significant meetings and events for the next week.

Ireland's economic dependence on external partners means its fate is largely out of its hands.

This is the 10th in a series of monographs on the geopolitics of countries influential in world affairs.