The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series The Last Generation to Protest || Peter Zeihan
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Nov 11, 2025 The discussion kicks off with a deep dive into how young populations drive significant protests, highlighting their willingness to challenge governments. Peter reveals that a robust youth demographic is crucial for impactful movements, citing past successes in South Korea. He also explores the alarming trend of declining birth rates, which limits countries with a vibrant under-30 crowd. Closing thoughts shed light on where youth bulges still exist, pinpointing nations like Nepal and Nigeria, and their potential for future protests.
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Youth Have Less To Lose
- Young people are more likely to overthrow governments because they have less to lose and fewer vested interests.
- Once people acquire mortgages, kids, or careers, they prefer reform over revolution.
Youth Bulges Power Protests
- Large youth cohorts powered major student movements in the 1970s and 1980s, like South Korea's protests.
- Industrialization and urbanization lower birth rates, reducing the global number of protest-ready youth.
Aging Nations Reduce Global Protest Power
- Many large, strategically important countries have already fallen below replacement fertility for decades.
- That demographic aging means fewer places where youth protests can topple governments globally.