Choose Your Own IMF Adventure

Emily, Martin, Zoe, and Aaron

What country do you want to be?
Swocland: A former colony, this geographically and demographically small country has historically benefited immensely from trade due to its strategic coastline. Swocland has large reserves of freshwater, and its coastline offers decent marine resources. Its greatest resource, however, is its fertile agricultural land, which covers most of the country. Preliminary reports suggest that it might hold offshore deposits of oil. Swocland is a constitutional republic. Export, agriculture, and commerce groups currently hold significant sway in the country.
Country X:  Country X recently came into independence through a guerilla uprising and remains unstable. Wealthy is distributed very unevenly. Country X is rich in oil, minerals, gold, and diamonds, but their leader has thus far refused to sign international trade agreements. Citizens have begun to revolt because of widespread famine. The corrupt longtime leader has just stepped down and given power to his son, Bill X, who is interesting in bringing peace through IMF agreements for loans. 
Americana:  Americana is a large nation with the world’s largest GDP, accounting for over a quarter of worldwide GDP. It is primarily known for its rich mineral resources. Americana is a member of the UN Security Council and NATO and has ties to many nations around the globe. It often uses its large military force to occupy developing and struggling countries. Americana has a democratic government and major current social issues include gay rights and abortion. 
Saudi America:  An absolute monarchy, this country has long been one of the strongest and largest countries in the Middle East. It is the world’s largest exporter of crude oil, and oil accounts for 90% of its exports. In the eyes of the outside world, one of the largest social issues in Saudi America is the mistreatment of women. Social concerns of the Saudi American government are mostly economic in nature.