only my impressions after a week:
France: neutral, not in sight, no war to be had
Spain: neutral/In Conflict, sometimes taking a port
US: they slowly trying to get ports back, more neutral, no real threat/In Conflict
Denmark: at war, regular skirmishes around la Isabella & Monte Christi
Sweden: they in pact with Denmark so at war
Verenigde: not in sight, no war
Great Britain: Neutral but attacked as soon they get sighted
Don't give up America!