The Jordan Harbinger Show 640: Peter Zeihan | Why the World Should Care About Ukraine
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Mar 22, 2022 
Peter Zeihan, a geopolitical strategist and author, dives into the stakes of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, revealing its critical implications for global politics. He explores why the conflict is a 'now or never' moment for Putin and discusses the challenges of maintaining control over Ukraine, even with a military victory. Zeihan predicts the eventual downfall of Putin's regime due to purged successors and evaluates how this turmoil might affect China's ambitions toward Taiwan. The conversation highlights the intricate relationship between military conflict and global energy and food supplies.
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Putin's Strategic Goals
- Russia's geographic vulnerability motivates Putin's expansionist goals.
- He aims to control key territories linking the former Soviet space to the rest of the world to prevent invasions.
Demographic Time Bomb
- Russia's declining birth rate makes this invasion a "now or never" situation.
- A shrinking pool of young people threatens their future military strength.
Hypersonic Strategy
- Russia's focus on hypersonic missiles reflects their strategic thinking.
- They aim to project power over long distances, particularly towards North America.
