The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series
Peter Zeihan
Welcome to The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series! Geopolitical Strategist Peter Zeihan is a global energy, demographic and security expert. If you want to stay informed on the realities of geography and populations, you've come to the right place. Zeihan's worldview offers insights into how global politics impact markets and economic trends, helping industry leaders navigate today’s complex mix of geopolitical risks and opportunities. Expect a forward-looking approach to what will drive tomorrow’s headlines, delivered in digestible, accessible and relevant takeaways for audiences of all types. For more info or to subscribe to the newsletter, visit: zeihan.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel @zeihanongeopolitics Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe!
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Mar 29, 2023 • 6min
Japan Prepares for a Changing World || Peter Zeihan
As Japan prepares for the G7 Summit, the topic on everyone's mind is the Ukraine War. By providing aid to the Ukrainians, the Japanese have given us a glimpse into how far the country has come and how they strategically positioned themselves for the years to come.Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/japan-prepares-for-a-changing-world
Mar 28, 2023 • 4min
The Russian & Chinese Partnership || Peter Zeihan
Russia has long operated under the guise of "strategic partnerships" to keep its enemies within striking distance. Putin and Xi's partnership is no different. However, only time will tell who will end up with the knife in their back. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-russian-chinese-partnership
Mar 27, 2023 • 4min
Peter Zeihan || Demographics Part 8: Optimism for Southeast Asia
The demographic outlook of Southeast Asia is one of the best in the world. It's one thing to have a single country with solid demographics but put all of Southeast Asia together, and the region's strength amplifies. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/demographics-part-8-optimism-for-southeast-asia
Mar 24, 2023 • 3min
Peter Zeihan || Austin's Role in the Texas Triangle
I may have ditched the "howdys" and "y'alls" for the high mountains of Colorado, but Austin remains part of one of the fastest-growing economic and urban zones in the western hemisphere. Austin falls right in the middle of the Texas Triangle - a zone comprised of San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas.Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/austins-role-in-the-texas-triangle
Mar 23, 2023 • 4min
Peter Zeihan || Russia Targets the Ukraine Grain Deal
Due to the war, Ukrainian agricultural exports were reduced to a fraction of their pre-war numbers. The grain deal brokered by the UN was a glimmer of hope that perhaps exports wouldn't entirely fall off the map...until now. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/russia-targets-the-ukraine-grain-deal
Mar 21, 2023 • 4min
Peter Zeihan || Agricultural Disruptions in Argentina and Ukraine
Despite some food scares coming out of the former Soviet space, Mother Nature helped 2022 crop production look pretty solid in most of the great agriculture basins of the world. However, this could be the world's last food-secure year for quite a while.Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/agricultural-disruptions-in-argentina-and-ukraine
Mar 20, 2023 • 5min
Peter Zeihan || Famine: The Ultimate Country Killer
If you've read my latest book, The End of the World Is Just the Beginning, you know what question keeps me up at night: how long will we be able to feed the world's population? With threats to food security increasing daily, China is a scary example of how quickly this situation could go from critical to catastrophic.Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/famine-the-ultimate-country-killer
Mar 17, 2023 • 3min
Peter Zeihan || Will Automation Save the World?
A world caught in deep demographic decline, faced with the loss of consumption and the complications that come with all that...can automation help pull us out of this nose dive? Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/will-automation-save-the-world
Mar 16, 2023 • 5min
Peter Zeihan || Cartels Part 3: The North American Drug War
There are a few reasons the cartels love their cocaine, mainly because it's easy to smuggle and cheap to make. But what happens when you sell it? You're left with a boatload of "dirty cash" you can't do anything with.Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/cartels-part-3-the-north-american-drug-war
Mar 15, 2023 • 7min
Peter Zeihan || The Financial Crisis of 2023?
No, we're not headed for another financial crisis...although, to those with more than 250k in one of the three failing banks, it may seem like we are. Silicon Valley Bank is the largest of the three, but it's still only the 16th largest in the nation.Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-financial-crisis-of-2023
