The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series

Our next Live Q&A on Patreon is here! On April 9, Peter will join the Analyst members on Patreon for question time! In order to get in on the fun, join the 'Analyst tier' on Patreon before April 9.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanTrump has announced his first big batch of tariffs (that's right, what's happened until this point is fairly small compared to the new stuff). Here's a snapshot of where this one round will take us...Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/trumps-tariffs-reciprocal-edition

Our next Live Q&A on Patreon is here! On April 9, Peter will join the Analyst members on Patreon for question time! In order to get in on the fun, join the 'Analyst tier' on Patreon before April 9.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanWell, it finally happened. Word got back to President Trump that Putin and the Russians were making a fool of him in their negotiations and peace talks, so the obvious next step is to throw some more tariffs at them...Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/secondary-tariffs-and-trump-gets-pissed-off

Our next Live Q&A on Patreon is here! On April 9, Peter will join the Analyst members on Patreon for question time! In order to get in on the fun, join the 'Analyst tier' on Patreon before April 9.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanOn March 25, President Trump announced a new 25% tariff on purchases of Venezuelan crude. There's a lot going on with this one, so let's cover the micro and macro.Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/secondary-tariffs-and-trump-gets-pissed-off

Our next Live Q&A on Patreon is here! On April 9, Peter will join the Analyst members on Patreon for question time! In order to get in on the fun, join the 'Analyst tier' on Patreon before April 9.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanSignalgate. Well...Shit.

Our next Live Q&A on Patreon is here! On April 9, Peter will join the Analyst members on Patreon for question time! In order to get in on the fun, join the 'Analyst tier' on Patreon before April 9.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanThe Trump administration announced a 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts. While this tariff isn't as severe as the others expected on April 2, it will still increase the cost of vehicles in the US by $2-3k on average.Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/immigration-and-auto-tariffs

Our next Live Q&A on Patreon is here! On April 9, Peter will join the Analyst members on Patreon for question time! In order to get in on the fun, join the 'Analyst tier' on Patreon before April 9.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanThe Trump administration has decided to rescind legal status for over half a million immigrants from Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Haiti. If you've listened to any of my videos, you’ll know there are some glaring holes in this decision.Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/immigration-and-auto-tariffs

Our next Live Q&A on Patreon is here! On April 9, Peter will join the Analyst members on Patreon for question time! In order to get in on the fun, join the 'Analyst tier' on Patreon before April 9.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanThe Supreme Allied Commander position in NATO allows the US to lead allied forces in wartime. However, the Trump administration is considering withdrawing the US from that position (mainly for cost-cutting reasons).Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-future-of-natos-supreme-allied-commander

President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have announced the approval of the Air Force’s newest toy, the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platform, aka the F-47 fighter jet.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-ngad-platform-f-47

I recorded this video before Trump took office for his second term. At the time, this video outlined the trajectory the US was on. We held off on releasing the video because...well, everything was going to be changing.We'll be doing a deep dive on all of this during the Live Q&A on April 9 over on Patreon.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-american-reindustrialization

If you look back at my videos covering a potential future recession, you'll notice that I really wasn't too concerned in the short term. Well, this next set of tariffs to be announced in early April, might change all of that.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/getting-ready-for-trumps-tariffs

Israel has resumed military operations in Gaza, so any ceasefire or hostage deal that was on the table can be kissed goodbye.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/gaza-goes-back-to-square-one

Our next Live Q&A on Patreon is here! On April 9, Peter will join the Analyst members on Patreon for question time! In order to get in on the fun, join the 'Analyst tier' on Patreon before April 9.Link to join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanAs the Trump administration shifts US foreign policy, several countries are taking notice of the rising global instability. It looks like the nuclear question is getting thrown around by quite a few of those countries.Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/going-nuclear-live-qa-announcement

Here's a quick update on what's going on in the Ukraine War and the discussions of a potential ceasefire.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-ukraine-war-ceasefire

How about some positive news to start your day? A study was just released showing that fentanyl deaths in the US peaked in 2022 or early 2023 and have been declining since.Study link: https://opioiddatalab.ghost.io/peak-od-phenotypes/Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/fentanyl-isnt-as-lethalwhat-happened

Today on the paid Patreon page, I released the full video covering Trump's next round of tariffs set for early April and the impact they'll have on the economy. For access to that video, join the Patreon now!We’re also excited to announce our next LIVE Q&A session will be on April 9th! This is an exclusive perk for our Analyst members on Patreon. More info can be found on the Patreon page.Click the link below to join the Patreon…Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan

A nice convo with mom and dad can always yield some new ideas, so if all you get from this video is "give your parents a call" - I'll consider that a win. The TLDR of our convo is that you shouldn't expect good policy from the Trump Administration.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/why-you-shouldnt-expect-good-policy

This video was originally posted on Patreon on Feb. 19, 2025. At the time, negotiations were just beginning between the US and Russia on the topic of Ukraine.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/russia-nato-and-negotiations

If you thought that Putin already had enough to dream about based upon yesterday's video, I've got news for you. Today, we'll be adding some more items to Russia's wish list.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-russian-reach-russias-wish-list-part-2

The Russians have already achieved a major intelligence breakthrough by influencing American leadership, but what if they started really swinging for the fences? What would be on the Russian wish list?Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-russian-reach-russias-wish-list-part-1

The long-term outlook for China is bleak. I've discussed it plenty. However, the Chinese are getting a little lovin' from an unexpected source.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-chinese-attempt-the-impossible

I've been on the receiving end of more than a few theories on what might be contributing to the absurdity that we're seeing. One of the more interesting ideas is that there could be some Christian ultranationalism on the table.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-russian-reach-christian-ultranationalism

Let's take a breather from the Russian Reach series and talk about something going on in Africa. Specifically, we'll be looking at the escalating conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/making-sense-of-africa

Government-backed paramilitary forces (supported by Turkey) in Syria's Alawite enclave brutally suppressed the Alawite opposition. The Alawites are now seeking protection at Russian military bases as the Sunni-led government consolidates power.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/a-fresh-mess-in-syria

If Russia's influence can make its way into the US on the scale we're discussing, you can only imagine how bad it is in places like Romania.In December of last year, we discussed the "Red Strings in Romania" (which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/LP7tkPO6Wqk ) - but things have ramped up.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-russian-reach-a-grip-on-romania

The Russian intelligence system is comprised of a vast and interconnected network of agents. Each of these pawns plays a different role in supporting the "king" back in Moscow.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-russian-reach-categorizing-intelligence-agents

This is part 2 of my attempt at catching up to current events in our Russian Reach series...Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-russian-reach-playing-catch-up-pt-2

We're only four days into this series and somehow it seems as though we're weeks behind current events. So, I'm doing some rapid fire updates this weekend to bring everyone up to speed.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-russian-reach-playing-catch-up-pt-1

The US has halted all intelligence sharing with Ukraine. If you thought the weapons cutoff was a big deal, buckle up.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-russian-reach-us-cuts-ukraine-intel-dominos-fall

Putin, like the Soviets before him, is clouded by fear of invasion due to Russia's vulnerable geography. Understanding that makes Russia's strategy of expansion and occupation towards defensible borders clearer.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-russian-reach-geography-and-intelligence

Following the March 4th elections, the Germans are poised to see a significant political and military shift...Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/a-big-change-in-germany

Despite the short-term emphasis placed on the title of president, chancellor, or prime minister, the reality is that leadership typically has minimal impact on the trajectory of a nation.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-russian-reach-why-leadership-doesnt-matter

Imprisoned Kurdish PKK leader, Abdullah Öcalan, has once again called for the PKK to disarm and transition into a political party, but this time it might actually happen.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/doors-open-for-turkey-as-the-kurds-disarm

There are two issues we'll be discussing today: Bird Flu and the new disease outbreak in Congo. These topics are unrelated, but there is a lesson to be learned in their comparison.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/of-birds-and-bugs

Venezuelan oil is getting the boot from the US. Well, kinda, sorta, not really. Let me walk you through what’s going on.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/venezuelan-crude-is-off-the-menu

This is the first of a multi-part series covering just how far Russia's reach into the US is. You're getting early access to this video to show you what you're missing out on! Join Patreon now to see the first 5 videos of The Russian Reach series, and help us donate to MedShare in the process. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanInfo on MedShare International: https://www.medshare.org/disruptions-in-humanitarian-aid-zeihan/Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-russian-reach-series-introduction

There's a lot going on in Ukraine right now, so let's do a quick update on the military and diplomatic developments.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/from-the-frontlines-in-ukraine-to-truth-social

New Zealand has been having some issues, with a 1% economic contraction and roughly 80,000 people leaving the country. What does this mean for one of my favorite countries?Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/economic-troubles-for-new-zealand

If I was tasked with raising and educating the next generation of workers (aka what middle school teachers do daily), what would I teach my minions (okay fine, "students") to best prepare them for the future?Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/educating-the-workers-of-tomorrow

Both in the US and globally, the green energy transition has been all the rage for the past few years. With President Trump's second term kicking off, how will it impact the green transition domestically and beyond?Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/will-trump-pump-the-brakes-on-greentech

Listen, I didn't want to make this video, but too many people asked for it...so here we go. What would a potential merger of the US and Canada look like?Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/will-the-us-and-canada-actually-merge

Rare earths are back in the headlines, but is all the hype worth it? Let's breakdown what these are and how "rare" they actually are.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/are-rare-earths-really-that-rare

The last few videos have covered all the things that Trump is focusing on (and doing wrong), and many of you have asked where he SHOULD be spending his time.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/what-trump-should-take-on-instead

Trump's immigration policies have caused quite the stir, specifically his hardline stance on illegal migration. So, how will these policies impact the US economy?Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/trump-takes-on-illegal-immigration

There's plenty of tools at the disposal of the US President and tariffs are one of them. When used appropriately - i.e., to get something else or discourage a certain action - tariffs can be a very effective measure. However, Trump is using them as an end, rather than a means to an end.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/trump-takes-on-trade

China is on its last legs. Its demographic picture is far past terminal. Its financial system makes Enron look responsible. Simply feeding its people is far beyond Beijing’s capacity without legions of outside assistance.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/trump-takes-on-chinaor-not

Israeli successes across the Levant have transformed the broader Middle East, wrecking the countries and militant groups that have long scourged the region.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/trump-takes-on-the-middle-east

US President Donald J Trump, both directly and via his senior staff, has outlined his administration’s policies for Europe, Ukraine and Russia.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/trump-takes-on-russia

Second-time freshman President Donald J Trump is taking the axe to the federal workforce. Or at least he is attempting to.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/trump-takes-on-washington

I've talked extensively about the generational divides in the US, but what about other countries? Let's look at the unique demographic trends in Russia, China, and Iran.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/generational-divides-of-other-countries

Imagine never paying income tax again. Sounds damn nice to me too. That's until reality kicks in and you start looking at the math on how large the tariffs would need to be to replace those taxes...Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/can-tariffs-replace-income-taxes