The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series Going Nuclear + Live Q&A Announcement || Peter Zeihan
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Mar 27, 2025 Get ready for a lively Q&A as listeners dive into hot topics surrounding global instability and shifting U.S. foreign policy. Explore how countries like South Korea are reassessing their defense strategies and growing nervous about reliance on American military support. Delve into the burgeoning nuclear ambitions of European nations, from Poland's swift development to Germany's strategic calculations. Finally, uncover the rising nuclear concerns in East Asia with Japan and Taiwan's military strategies amidst changing dynamics. It's a crucial discussion on our world stage!
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South Korea's Nuclear Considerations
- South Korea is considering developing nuclear weapons due to perceived U.S. unreliability.
- This is driven by observations of the Trump administration's dealings with other allies and a fear of abandonment.
Nuclear Proliferation Concerns
- Several countries are considering nuclear weapons due to the speed of global changes.
- Conventional forces take years to develop, while nuclear options offer quicker defense solutions.
Ukraine and Poland's Nuclear Potential
- Ukraine, with its nuclear power reactors and historical expertise, has a plausible path to nuclear weapons development.
- Poland, lacking a nuclear industry but with strong manufacturing, could develop weapons within months if it acquired nuclear material.