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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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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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English
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Episodes
What's Up with the Middle East: Syrian Dysfunction || Peter Zeihan
6/6/2025
Next up in the Middle East series is Syria. They're enjoying a calm period right now, but the new President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is walking on eggshells to avoid the deep-rooted problems that have plagued Syria for ages.
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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/whats-up-with-the-middle-east-syrian-dysfunction
Duration:00:05:43
What's Up with the Middle East: Turkish Dominance || Peter Zeihan
6/5/2025
We're moving onto the region’s most dominant country - Turkey. Sitting at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, and the Caucasus, Turkey's military, economy, and political identity have all been shaped by this unique identity.
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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/whats-up-with-the-middle-east-turkish-dominance
Duration:00:08:56
What's Up In the Middle East: Israel's Future || Peter Zeihan
6/4/2025
We're kicking off a short new series on the Middle East. Of course, we must begin with the country on everyone's mind - Israel.
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Duration:00:08:21
The Future of Tourism: Part 2 || Peter Zeihan
6/3/2025
We're continuing our discussion on the future of tourism with a few new regions. Today we'll be looking at some at-risk European countries, an unstable Middle East, and an uneven Southeast Asia.
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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-future-of-tourism-part-2
Duration:00:04:36
The Future of Tourism: Part 1 || Peter Zeihan
6/2/2025
If you've followed me for a while, you'll know that I take my travel very seriously. Unfortunately, it seems that my work keeps crawling its way into my personal life, because deglobalization is changing tourism as we know it.
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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-future-of-tourism-part-1
Duration:00:04:00
America’s Processing Crisis: Racing China's Decline || Peter Zeihan
5/30/2025
One of the biggest challenges to US reindustrialization isn't the raw materials, it's the lack of processing infrastructure to convert those raw materials into intermediate products. Let's break it down.
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Duration:00:02:50
The Future of Piracy (ARRRGH!) || Peter Zeihan
5/29/2025
As the US withdraws from its position as global protector of the seas, will the age of pirates return once more? Okay, maybe Blackbeard won't be making a comeback, but piracy will have a role in the future of trade.
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Duration:00:05:44
Did Trump Just Wreck US-India Relations? || Peter Zeihan
5/28/2025
With tensions rising in India and Pakistan, it was only a matter of time before Trump had to step in and put his foot in his mouth. Basically, what happened is the Trump administration announced a ceasefire and peace talks between India and Pakistan...seemingly without consulting either side.
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Duration:00:04:18
Iran Snuggles Up with the Houthis in Yemen || Peter Zeihan
5/27/2025
Yemen, despite all the odds being stacked against it, has recently become strategically significant.
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Duration:00:04:25
The Fire Hose of Chaos: How Do You Lose 100 Million People?
5/26/2025
Over 100 million people are missing in China!? No, the Chinese aren't playing the world's largest game of hide and seek, instead there's widespread fraud in their data collection system. Yay!
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Duration:00:06:12
The Fire Hose of Chaos: Xi's Power Chokehold
5/23/2025
Xi Jinping continues to push China closer and closer to that scary edge they've been staring at for quite some time. So, what will the fall of China look like?
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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-fire-hose-of-chaos-xis-power-chokehold
Duration:00:04:55
The Fire Hose of Chaos: China's First Domino
5/22/2025
As the pressure within the Chinese system continues to mount, you can expect to see signs as the first few things begin to crack. Those first pieces to slip will be manufactured goods, processed materials, and services.
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Duration:00:07:14
Aging Populations and Which Countries Look the Worst || Peter Zeihan
5/21/2025
Note: This video was recorded during Peter's hiking trip in 2024
Many countries are on the brink of crisis. No, I'm not talking about political issues or potential wars. Instead, I'm looking at the aging population crisis facing a number of countries around the globe. Let's start with Japan.
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Duration:00:03:04
The Fire Hose of Chaos: The “Deal" With the Chinese
5/20/2025
Trade tensions are taking their toll on an already fragile Chinese system. The US is dealing with self-sufficiency problems, but for China, it is an existential question. Will this new deal change that?
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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-deal-with-the-chinese
Duration:00:08:53
The Fire Hose of Chaos: Chinese Edition Intro
5/19/2025
Today, we're launching into the next phase of our "Fire Hose of Chaos” series, shifting our focus from the US and onto China. Trust me, there will be no shortage of chaos in this series either.
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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-fire-hose-of-chaos-chinese-edition-intro
Duration:00:03:43
The Question of Leadership…And Management || Peter Zeihan
5/16/2025
Everyone gets mad at me for critiquing the leader that they like, but listen...I'm out here roasting everybody. Whether it's Obama, Trump, Xi Jinping, or Grandma, nobody is safe. Okay fine, we'll leave Gram Gram out of it for today.
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Duration:00:08:13
The Fire Hose of Chaos: American Brands
5/15/2025
Many of America's most beloved brands rely on Chinese manufacturing, but what happens when that goes away?
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Duration:00:05:19
The Russians Continue Stirring the Romanian Pot || Peter Zeihan
5/14/2025
Romania just held its second attempt at the first round of presidential elections, after the initial round was invalidated due to Russian interference. Looks like the Romanians are having some major déjà vu.
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Duration:00:05:15
The Fire Hose of Chaos: Agriculture
5/13/2025
US agriculture is heading towards a major crisis, and yes, Trump's trade policies are to blame for this as well. Many of the US ag export markets are closed off, and farmers are feeling the heat.
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Duration:00:11:35
The Fire Hose of Chaos: The Fed
5/12/2025
Jerome Powell has been on the receiving end of Trump's threats and the markets have reacted negatively to the undermining of the Fed's credibility. Here's the full picture.
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Duration:00:04:39