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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Jul 6, 2023 • 6min
China Cancels Summit with EU's Foreign Affairs Minister Borrell || Peter Zeihan
The news of the day is that the Chinese have canceled their upcoming summit with EU foreign minister Borrell. You all know I'm less than pessimistic about China's leadership as of late, and this is just icing on the cake...we'll talk about the cherry on top tomorrow. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/china-cancels-summit-with-eus-foreign-affairs-minister-borrell
Jul 5, 2023 • 4min
Real Estate: The Three-Headed Dragon Plaguing NYC || Peter Zeihan
New York is a service-based economy, and anytime you have a system like that, cost of living becomes an issue. While the finance bros working 80-hour weeks might be able to afford NYC prices, there's a three-headed dragon wreaking havoc on everyone else...real estate. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/real-estate-the-three-headed-dragon-plaguing-nyc
Jul 4, 2023 • 4min
Ask Peter: Why Is Scottish Independence a Suicide Pact?
As the roman-candle-carrying-beer-drinkin’-red-white-and-blue-bald-eagles soar across the US in honor of American Independence, I figured we should talk about a country that will never experience that feeling…Scotland. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/ask-peter-why-is-scottish-independence-a-suicide-pact
Jul 3, 2023 • 6min
Ask Peter: What Are My Thoughts on Environmental Social Governance (ESG)?
Should businesses play a role in pushing society towards positive outcomes regarding environmental and social issues? Today we're breaking down my thoughts on ESG by looking at what it should be, what it is, and what it is not. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/ask-peter-my-thoughts-on-environmental-social-governance-esg
Jun 30, 2023 • 5min
France’s Demographic Blindspot: Racial Inequality || Peter Zeihan
Riots have broken out in France after police killed a 17-year-old kid. When a similar situation occurred in '05, there were weeks of riots. We can't be sure if the same will happen here, but it's worth looking into based on France's unique demographic situation. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/frances-demographic-blindspot-racial-inequality
Jun 29, 2023 • 5min
New Chinese Demographic Data = Population Collapse || Peter Zeihan
Today we're breaking down the new demographic data from the Chinese space. This will allow us to make some much-needed updates to an already bleak assessment...and spoiler alert, it's going to get a lot worse. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/new-chinese-demographic-data-population-collapse
Jun 28, 2023 • 5min
Putin Admits the Wagner Group is an Arm of the Russian State || Peter Zeihan
The Russian state has kept a degree of separation from the Wagner Group for the past decade, but years of war crimes and avoided sanctions are about to come crashing down on Putin... Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/putin-admits-the-wagner-group-is-an-arm-of-the-russian-state
Jun 27, 2023 • 13min
And Now We Return to Our Regularly Scheduled Program (Ukraine War Updates) || Peter Zeihan
Despite all the hullabaloo about the not-coup in Russia over the weekend, this assessment that we had initially planned to publish still holds true for the tactical situation in Ukraine...as well as some of the strategic implications with the Russians. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/and-now-we-return-to-our-regularly-scheduled-program
Jun 26, 2023 • 10min
The Russia Coup Part 4: Psych! || Peter Zeihan
For those of you who did more normal things this weekend, you missed a coup in Russia! (Or not...) Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-russia-coup-part-4-psych
Jun 24, 2023 • 7min
The Russia Coup Part 3: Russia’s Global Footprint || Peter Zeihan
While the future of the Russian government is very much up in the air, the chances of an outright overthrow are thin. However, the future of the Wagner mercenary group is most assuredly not. That puts every Russian military mission outside of the former Soviet Union in terminal danger. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-russia-coup-part-3-russias-global-footprint
