The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series

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 internet. So, just how vulnerable is the global internet? Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/things-i-do-and-dont-worry-about-global-internet

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 here. Allow me to paint a more realistic picture for you. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/things-i-dont-worry-about-water-wars

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 handy work of the hyperbolic-Russian-propaganda-machine. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/russian-hypersonic-missiles-unstoppable-or-skeet-practice-for-ukraine

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 Ukrainians. The Americans, however, are still working through flawed economics and political considerations.Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/jets-drones-refineries-europe-remembers-geopolitics

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 conflict. We're looking at glide bombs targeting civilian infrastructure and Russia's 'double-tap' method. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/new-russian-tactics-glide-bombs-and-double-tap

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 at least the 1973 Yom Kippur war. It was quite a show. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/iran-attacks-israel-sort-of

I often talk about the importance of demographics for countries, but do high birth rates always equate to population growth? Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/can-high-birth-rates-solve-demographic-problem

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 unfamiliar way. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/ngls-ohios-plastics-industrys-juicy-secret

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 groups at play here – ISIS-Khorasan and the more widely known, ISIS. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/geopolitics-of-terror-groups-isis-and-isis-khorasan

Germany has had a streak hotter than the '96 Chicago Bulls. The German economic model has contributed to European political, economic, and industrial success, but problems are on the horizon. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/things-i-do-worry-about-a-post-germany-europe

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 answer is that I'm not worried about this, but here's three reasons why. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/will-venezuela-invade-guyana-for-oil

The Ukrainians are getting creative and finding ways to launch longer-range attacks on Russian infrastructure. We've already seen strikes on pipeline nexuses and chemical complexes as deep as Samara and Tatarstan. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/apparently-a-cessna-and-elbow-grease-is-all-ukraine-needs

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 water based drones. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/how-tariffs-and-drones-saved-ukrainian-agriculture

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 American shipping, I'm really not worried about it... Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/why-i-dont-care-about-the-fallen-bridge-in-baltimore

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 and university degrees, we've created a massive oversupply of finance bros... Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/things-i-do-worry-about-higher-education

There's been recent discussions by French President Macron regarding deploying French troops to Ukraine. Is this really going to happen and why would they do this? Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/what-are-the-french-up-to-in-ukraine

The new face of military technology is here...and no its not some Master Chief type suit running around the battlefield. We're talking about the democratization of tech applications and the empowerment of individual soldiers to make strategic decisions. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-new-face-of-military-technology

The Japanese have just announced an interest rate increase to a whopping 0.1% after seventeen years of zero to negative interest rates. So, is this a sign of a return to normality for Japan or is something else going on? Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/japan-zero-no-more

More details have emerged about the March 22 terror attack outside Moscow. The information does not look good, with the biggest takeaway being the Russian government's showcasing of a shocking incompetence in security matters. That will haunt this regime until the day it falls. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-rising-incompetence-of-the-russian-system

Late evening on Friday, March 22 local time, three gunman attacked a concert venue in a Moscow suburb, setting it ablaze and killing an as-yet-unknown number of civilians. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/terror-attack-at-concert-hall-in-moscow-suburb

We're all quite familiar with the concept of inflation, but inflation's dark and twisted sister -deflation- doesn't come out of his shell all that often. So, for our next episode of 'Things I Worry About' we're talking about deflation. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/things-i-do-worry-about-deflation

We tend to overlook the dynamics of demography and its economic impact, so let's take a step back and break down demographics by generation and how that will dictate the future of our economies. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/how-shrinking-populations-determine-economic-growth

It should come as no surprise that the Russians love meddling around, so let's see what they've been up to lately. We'll be looking at tech transfers with Iran, North Korea, and China and Russian propaganda in the US. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/russian-tech-transfers-and-propaganda-in-the-us

The Ukrainians have made some huge strides in the maritime theater and have poked some eyebrow raising holes in Russia's naval capabilities. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-ukraine-war-goes-seaborn

Some European economists came up with a super-duper-hyper-revolutionary solution to the green problem...just use less energy! Crazy, right? Before we write off this idea completely, let's break it down. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/does-a-green-future-lower-energy-usage

In this episode, we'll be discussing a wide array of topics, including labor problems and AI's impact on labor markets, challenges associated with chip shortages, differences between developing and developed countries, China's future, and more. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/question-time-with-peter-zeihan-episode-4

Ukraine has been ramping up drone strikes and they just successfully hit another refining complex in Russia. The strike on the Nizhny Novgorod complex triggered a major fire and caused significant damage to storage units as well as other refining equipment. The pipeline network, however, remains intact. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/ukraine-drone-strike-hits-refining-complex-deep-in-russia

In President Biden's State of the Union address a few days ago, he announced plans to build a floating dock to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. This dock would help provide significant food supplies to this area, but at what cost? Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/a-wtf-moment-in-the-middle-east

We've seen both sides of the conflict in Ukraine adopting and adapting new ways of fighting. While Ukraine has innovated with drones and satellite tech, Russia has modified its large FAB-1500 dumb bombs into glide bombs. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/russian-bombs-get-an-upgrade

The House of Representatives is looking like dysfunctional family as of late, and of course, the weird uncle stirring up the pot is the Greenpeace faction. Opposing nearly every bill that dares to exist, they've essentially halted all legislative proceedings. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/a-faint-glimmer-of-hope-in-the-house-of-representatives

One of the most asked questions I receive is "what keeps you up at night?" So, I figured I would turn that question into a series called "Things I (Don’t) Worry About" where I'll discuss all the things that have me tossing and turning and what helps me sleep like a rock. First on the docket is the semiconductor industry. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/things-i-dont-worry-about-collapse-of-the-semiconductor-industry

We've all been hearing sci-fi tales of quantum computing for decades now, but what will its impact actually look like and how soon can we expect it? Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/quantum-computing-and-the-future-of-technology

In this episode, we'll be discussing the complex relationship between China and Taiwan, China’s struggle with youth unemployment, and a look back at some of my predictions from 2023. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/question-time-with-peter-zeihan-episode-3

I was scanning the financial news this morning and realized Germany was in recession. In my morning brief I was informed Japan was in recession as well. On a call with a client someone brought up that the United Kingdom had joined the downers club. A quick convo with the staff revealed the same was true for Hungary and Ireland. And Greece and Lithuania and Estonia and Finland. Israel probably as well, while Australia, New Zealand, France, Spain and Italy are only a rounding error away. China’s data, such that it is, suggests that the Middle Kingdom is by most definitions at best recession-adjacent. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/recession-for-almost-everyone

If you've seen the videos of tractors driving through city centers and spraying manure on government buildings, then you're well aware of the farmer protests happening throughout Europe...but why are they protesting? Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/europes-latest-s-show-farmers-on-strike

In a marked shift away from the historical relationship between Israel and Moscow, Israel plans to send early warning radar to Ukraine. The details of this plan are still unconfirmed, but let's break it down. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/israel-and-russia-fall-out-kindle

Before I take the stage at the Country Music Hall of Fame here in Nashville, I figured we should talk about the future of tourism and where all the bachelorette parties are heading next. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/tourism-trends-where-are-you-spending-vacation

For all those with an aversion to woodchippers...today's video is for you. That's right, I'm in Fargo, North Dakota and we're discussing the state's agricultural prowess despite a lack of water access. Ask Peter A Question: https://zeihan.com/ask-peter/ Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/a-north-dakota-love-story

In this episode, we'll be discussing immigration in Germany, the Hamas-Israel conflict, agricultural challenges in Sudan and South Africa, the UK's trade relationship with the US post-Brexit, the future of blue-collar work and productivity enhancement through automation and AI. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/question-time-with-peter-zeihan-episode-2

I've had a lot of you write in concerned about Chinese land purchases in the United States. There's not much to be concerned about here, but let me paint the full picture for you. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/should-we-worry-about-chinese-land-purchases-in-the-us

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has indicated that Sweden accession to NATO shall be ratified by the Hungarian Parliament before March 1, which means Sweden will soon be welcomed into the alliance as a full member. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/sweden-in-nato-recap

During a rally last week, former President Donald Trump stated that European allies that do not contribute enough to NATO (in his eyes) would not receive support if Russia were to attack them. Regardless of where you stand on this issue, we need to consider the repercussions of the US stepping away from the NATO alliance. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/europe-goes-nuclear-is-america-leaving-nato

Today's entry into our 'Post American' series is a country with a complex political, economic and security landscape. Its a country forged from colonialism that is comprised of diverse ethnic groups coexisting under a single political entity - Nigeria. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/nigeria-after-america

Alexei Navalny, a prominent political prisoner and Putin critic, died in a harsh Siberian prison. This prison was a former Soviet-era gulag, so no real surprise there... Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/russian-opposition-leader-alexei-navalny-dies-in-prison

This is the first episode of our new series called 'Question Time with Peter Zeihan!' Every week or so I'll be sitting down with one of the team members from Zeihan on Geopolitics and have them dish out some rapid-fire questions from the 'Ask Peter' forum. Ask Questions Here: https://zeihan.com/ask-peter/ Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/question-time-with-peter-zeihan-episode-1

For those with daddy issues, today's installment in the 'Post American' series might be a bit triggering. If you're still reading, we'll be looking at the UK's economic and security dilemmas as the global order falls. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-united-kingdom-after-america

The Greens are celebrating and the oil industry is kicking and screaming over the Biden administration's decision to pause the review process of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. However, this decision’s actual impact is microscopic. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-biden-administration-blocks-lng-exports-sorta

At this point you’ve all seen or heard about Tucker Carlson’s interview with Putin (if you haven’t…you didn’t miss much). This was the first time Putin has spoken to an American “journalist” since his military invaded Ukraine in February 2022.Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/putins-puppet-show

The semiconductor industry is one of ever-growing importance and its leaders—Intel and TSMC—are now fighting to be the first to bring the next generation of advanced chips to market. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-bleeding-edge-of-semiconductors

⁠This conversation took place on October 5th, 2023 at the North Capital Forum 2023 in Mexico City. We discussed the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for North America.This is an interview with Enrique Perret, Managing Director of the U.S.-Mexico Foundation (USMF) & President and Founder, North Capital Forum (NCF). Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/crazy-little-thing-called-geopolitics