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The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series
Welcome to The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series! Geopolitical Strategist Peter Zeihan is a global energy, demographic and security expert. If you want to stay informed on the realities of geography and populations, you've come to the right place. Zeihan's worldview offers insights into how global politics impact markets and economic trends, helping industry leaders navigate today’s complex mix of geopolitical risks and opportunities. Expect a forward-looking approach to what will drive tomorrow’s…
Episodes
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesMr. Putin Goes to Hanoi || Peter Zeihan
With Russian President Vladimir Putin heading to Vietnam, some American security experts are getting concerned about the future of the US-Vietnam relationship…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesRussia and the Changing Nature of the Spy Game || Peter Zeihan
If you ask a fifth grader what the key to being a good spy is, they would likely respond with some variation of being sneaky or concealing your identity. Well…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesStrong American Growth (and Something to Worry About) || Peter Zeihan
If you don't want to start your day with beautiful beach views and economic forecasts, you may want to skip the video. Today we'll be discussing recent changes…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesUkraine: F-16s, Offensives, and Abject Humiliation || Peter Zeihan
Ukraine is gearing up for one of its most important offensives to date, but what makes this one so different from the rest? Full Newsletter…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWhy Did Russia Choose Invasion Over Nukes? || Ask Peter Zeihan
For years I’ve warned that a war between Russia and Ukraine was inevitable, but why didn't Putin just play the nuke card? As an add-on, we'll also be touching…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesMajor European Powers Lean Right in Recent Elections || Peter Zeihan
The recent European elections yielded some significant gains for hard-right parties in a number of countries. Today, we'll be focusing on Germany, Italy, and…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Impending Collapse of Venezuela || Peter Zeihan
After years of mismanagement and corruption, Venezuela may have finally reached its tipping point. Full Newsletter…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWhy Austria, Slovakia and (Especially) Hungary Are Ignoring Ukraine? || Peter Zeihan
During my European travels, I've received a handful of questions regarding the lack of support for Ukraine coming from Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. So…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesLessons on Elections and Faith from Unexpected Places || Peter Zeihan
We've got a few more elections to talk about today, and who knows, maybe the US might even learn something from South Africa and India. Full Newsletter…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Rise of the European Far-Right || Peter Zeihan
I know there's plenty of issues with the American political system, but let's take a break from all that and talk about European politics for the day. Given…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesAnnouncing Our June MedShare Donation Match + Ukraine Updates || Peter Zeihan
Donate to MedShare Here: https://www.medshare.org/zeihan-impact/ I’m pleased to announce our donation matching drive for the month of June. We will be matching…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesIs Mexico's New President Just a Puppet for AMLO? || Peter Zeihan
The most recent Mexican elections have resulted in the victory of Mexico's first female -and- Jewish leader, Claudia Sheinbaum. She will be succeeding current…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesDanger in the Red Sea: Who Shall the Houthis Let Pass? || Peter Zeihan
It’s time for an update on the situation in the Red Sea and what the Houthis have been up to as of late. Spoiler alert: most of the ships are taking the longer…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesRegister for the June 5 Webinar: Peter Zeihan's Risk List
There’s no shortage of things to worry about in this world, but there’s a few things that live rent free in my mind. On June 5th at 12:00 pm EST, I’ll be…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesUkraine Opens Up on Belgorod || Peter Zeihan
From the beginning of the Ukraine War, the Western nations have placed restrictions on how their weapons donations to Ukraine can be used. Specifically…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesCan Former President Trump 'Make Felonies Great Again'? || Peter Zeihan
Well, we've all heard the news at this point. Trump is a FELON, after being convicted on 34 counts of financial fraud related to hiding his affair. So, can…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWill the West Greenlight Strikes Inside Russia for Trigger Happy Ukraine || Peter Zeihan
The Western world is beginning to entertain the conversation over the use of Western weapons targeting Russian systems within Russia. There are a handful of…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesUkrainian Drone Attacks on Russian Container Radars || Peter Zeihan
Register for the Risk List Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_joptrlQGTlmEQ-oAiVlcTA#/registration We're looking at the Ukraine War and the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Biden Admin Liquidates Northeast Gas Reserves || Peter Zeihan
If you're planning a coast-to-coast road trip through the US, you might want to wait until the Biden administration can liquidate the northeast gasoline…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe (Much Extended) Agony of Israel and Gaza || Peter Zeihan
I've avoided talking about the Israel and Gaza conflict as much a possible (given that there's no favorable outcomes for anyone involved), but some recent…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWhy France and Azerbaijan Are Fighting Over New Caledonia || Peter Zeihan
It's no surprise that the French like to be "involved" in as many places as possible, but what's going on with the current rebellion in the French protectorate…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWhy Are the French Getting Involved with Armenia? || Ask Peter Zeihan
Today we'll be looking at why the French are considering sending military aid to Armenia...and no, its not because they're looking to swap croissant and nazook…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWhat Is the Future of Chinese Expansion and Energy? || Ask Peter Zeihan
We've got some more interview style questions for you today! We'll be focusing on China, specifically looking at the potential for Chinese energy independence…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWhy the US Is Ditching Coal as an Energy Source || Peter Zeihan
Other than a slight bump in sales during the holidays (shoutout to all the naughty kids), coal has been on the decline for quite a while now. With more…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThings I (Don't) Worry About: The US Power Grid || Peter Zeihan
I've started hearing rumblings about the American power grid and vulnerability to cyber attacks. Sure there's been hiccups throughout the years, but this one…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesAn Accident, Not Assassination, Takes Down the Iranian President || Peter Zeihan
Iranian State media has confirmed the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi May 19th, following the crash of his helicopter over Iranian Azerbaijan. Full…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesDoes Iran Actually Have a Nuclear Weapon? || Peter Zeihan
Everyone is talking about Iran's potential development of an active nuclear weapon. Before anyone gets too frightened at the prospect of this announcement, let…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesAssassination Attempt on Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico || Peter Zeihan
On Wednesday May 15, there was an assassination attempt on Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico. At the time of recording, the PM was still in critical…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Future of Politics and Peace in West Africa || Peter Zeihan
We've got another question for our Ask Peter series today: What are the long-term impacts to Western interests of the recent political upheaval in West…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe US Places Huge Tariffs on Chinese Imports || Peter Zeihan
Some hefty tariffs have just been placed on many Chinese imports, including electric vehicles, semiconductors, solar panels, and more. This is an attempt to…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesPutin Removes Sergei Shoigu as Russian Defense Minister || Peter Zeihan
Well, I hate to say it, but Putin might actually be making a solid strategic move by removing Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu from office. Full Newsletter…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesAdventures in Gun Running: Iran || Peter Zeihan
We've got some new players in the global weapons trade, and let's just say that I prefer the old gun runners. Full Newsletter…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesMuch Higher Interest Rates for Much, Much Longer || Peter Zeihan
Who doesn't love spending their morning trying to understand what the Federal Reserve is doing? Oh, no takers? Well, let's at least look at inflation trends…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesUS Birth Rates Plummet To 40-Year Low || Peter Zeihan
Well, it looks like there's something in the water in the US and it ain't little blue pills. The recent US Census data shows a 40-year low in the birth rate -…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWhy Japan Needs a US Alliance (Joining AUKUS) || Peter Zeihan
The Japanese have looked into their crystal ball and figured out that a close relationship with the Americans is the only way forward. Before Japan is welcomed…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesAmerica's Nuclear Supply Chain (Ditching Russian Uranium) || Peter Zeihan
We're finally seeing signs of life in Congress with the recent progress made on the establishment of a domestic uranium supply chain. This move aims to cut…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe State of Global Energy Webinar & The New Chinese Carriers || Peter Zeihan
Register for The State of Global Energy Webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zVirSodfSYyFoKNFiA6VpA#/registration The newest Chinese…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWarfare Innovations: Russia's Turtle Tanks || Peter Zeihan
The Russians are playing dress up with their tanks and it might reveal where the future of military conflict is heading. Okay, "dress up" might not be the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe TikTok Ban Is (Almost) Here...One Year Later || Peter Zeihan
A little over a year ago, we discussed a potential ban on TikTok in the US. Well, President Biden finally signed the "Protecting Americans from Foreign…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesPower Outages in Texas and Growing Energy Demands || Peter Zeihan
Over the weekend, some Texans had a not-so-friendly reminder that their power grid doesn't work well under stress. This is just one of many outages and…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesJapan's Navy Gets Teeth || Peter Zeihan
The Japanese Navy is getting a face lift with the conversion of the Izumo-class destroyers into small supercarriers capable of holding F-35s (compliments of…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWill RFK Jr. Shake Up the 2024 Presidential Election? || Peter Zeihan
RFK II has a presidential name, but I don't think he'll be finding himself in that position this go around. However, he does have the opportunity to cause some…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesAsk Peter: Will the Russians Create A Great Northern Sea Route?
As the ice begins to melt in the Arctic, will the Russians be able to establish a shipping route to the north? While establishing a northern sea route is…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesAsk Peter: Can Other Countries Replicate the US Shale Revolution?
Energy independence has been a global priority over the past few decades, but not all of that black gold is created equal. The US has been able to capitalize…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesIsrael and Iran Avoid War...For Now || Peter Zeihan
Tensions between Israel and Iran have been escalating since the Hamas attacks in October, but are we going to see a full blown war between these two…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThings I (Do and Don't) Worry About: Global Internet || Peter Zeihan
This is probably the scariest video I've posted for any of my Gen Z audience...that's right, we're talking about the one thing they can't live without - the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThings I (Don't) Worry About: Water Wars || Peter Zeihan
When people start talking about wars over water, everyone pictures tooth and nail, Mad Max-esqe fighting...but our imaginations might be getting away from us…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesRussian Hypersonic Missiles: Unstoppable or Skeet Practice for Ukraine || Peter Zeihan
Today, we're talking about the "unstoppable" hypersonic missiles that the Russians have been hyping up over the past few years. Spoiler alert: this is just the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesJets, Drones & Refineries: Europe Remembers Geopolitics || Peter Zeihan
It looks like the Europeans may have figured out that Russia’s war plans don’t end in Ukraine, so more and more countries are beginning to send aid to the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesNew Russian Tactics: Glide Bombs and Double-Tap || Peter Zeihan
The Russians are employing some new tactics in Ukraine's Eastern front that are adding to their ever-growing list of war crimes committed throughout this…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesIran Attacks Israel, Sort Of... || Peter Zeihan
In the early hours of April 14, Iran - both directly and through its many proxies - launched the largest missile and drone assault on the Israeli state since…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesCan High Birth Rates Solve Demographic Problems for Young Countries? || Peter Zeihan
I often talk about the importance of demographics for countries, but do high birth rates always equate to population growth? Full Newsletter…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesNGLs: Ohio’s Plastics Industry’s Juicy Secret || Peter Zeihan
Since I'm here in Ohio, why not talk about what makes this region so unique. Today, we'll be discussing how shale in Ohio has propelled economic growth in an…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesGeopolitics of Terror Groups: ISIS and ISIS Khorasan || Peter Zeihan
With the recent attack on Moscow, I received some requests to do a breakdown on the geopolitics of ISIS. First things first, there are two largely unaffiliated…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThings I (Do) Worry About: A Post-Germany Europe || Peter Zeihan
Germany has had a streak hotter than the '96 Chicago Bulls. The German economic model has contributed to European political, economic, and industrial success…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWill Venezuela Invade Guyana for Oil? || Peter Zeihan
I've gotten a handful of questions regarding Venezuela invading the South American state of Guyana due to economic challenges and oil discoveries. The short…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesApparently A Cessna and Elbow Grease Is All Ukraine Needs || Peter Zeihan
The Ukrainians are getting creative and finding ways to launch longer-range attacks on Russian infrastructure. We've already seen strikes on pipeline nexuses…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesHow Tariffs and Drones Saved Ukrainian Agriculture || Peter Zeihan
Ukrainian agricultural exports are finally having the boot lifted from their throats thanks to new tariffs on certain goods in the EU and Ukraine's adoption of…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWhy I Don't Care About the Fallen Bridge in Baltimore || Peter Zeihan
At this point, we've all heard about the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapsing in Baltimore on March 26. While it may seem like this should drastically impact…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThings I (Do) Worry About: Higher Education in the US || Peter Zeihan
If mommy and daddy told you to go college and then you'd be set for life...you're not alone. With traditional models pushing everyone towards white-collar jobs…