Nation: I'll be looking forward to generating around 6,000 tech and reaching about 50,000NS in 2010. LOTS of wonders this year too!
Alliance: VA will grow, our reputation will improve, but honestly I don't think we'll be starting any wars.
Bloc: No idea...
Political Scene: I reckon the top 5 alliances will have some serious shaking up to do.
Game changes:
Bring in Hot Air Balloons as the lowest level bombing aircraft! Soooo much better than just having two kinds of helicopter.
Also, Art Galleries, Libraries, and Museums. I don't care if they'll be improvements or wonders, just bring them in.