The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series

As we look out onto the battlefields of the wars of tomorrow, will we see humanoid robots and AI-driven autonomous weapons... Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-automation-of-war-drags-on

There's a point in many nations' timelines where the per capita income stalls. This is known as the middle-income trap... Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/avoiding-the-middle-income-trap

It's not a stretch to say that US agriculture is one of the most automated industries out there... Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/automation-of-us-agriculture

I often hear rumblings of China's naval power, but one of the many reasons I pay no mind is the first island chain... Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/can-china-break-through-the-first-island-chain

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it doesn't look like we’re all going to have personal Waymos anytime soon. There are four major hurdles. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/george-jetson-would-be-disappointed-with-autonomous-vehicles

The drought in Iran is worsening, but this isn't going to spur radical and immediate political change. Let's unpack it. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/will-the-drought-in-iran-cause-political-change

We're talking about every hiker’s worst nightmare. No, not the feeling of slipping into wet boots that didn't dry out overnight. We're talking about smoke! Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/smokey-bears-best-friend

The Russians have been funding their war effort in Ukraine with oil exports, but some new Ukrainian tactics are disrupting that flow. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/ukraine-strikes-russias-druzhba-oil-pipeline

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Armenia and Azerbaijan have been in conflict. But the tides are shifting in favor of Azerbaijan, thanks to several things. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/a-peace-deal-for-azerbaijan-and-armenia

The global rise of right-wing populist governments has complicated the relationships between many of the dominant countries and leaders. The latest is America and India. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/american-and-indian-relations-sour

We're beginning to see a notable shift in the Russians war strategy in Ukraine. Those large-scale meat assaults are being swapped for small infantry advances and widespread air strikes via drones and missiles to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/russian-evolutions-in-the-ukraine-war

Putin and Trump are planning to meet in Alaska in the coming days. Trump's plan is to emphasize Russia's losses in Ukraine (economically, strategically, and militarily), in hopes that Putin will pull back from the war in Ukraine. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-alaska-summit-putin-and-trump-talk-war

To nobody's surprise, trade talks with Mexico and Canada have stalled. Reminder that these are America's top two trading partners and export markets, so securing a favorable deal isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a necessity. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/trump-trade-talks-nafta-deals-stall

The US is known for having the world's most respected, apolitical data systems. Trump's undermining of this system could jeopardize US policymaking for decades... Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/trump-wants-a-second-opinion-on-labor-statistics

AI is working its way into just about every aspect of modern life. I mean, who didn't fall for that video of the bunnies jumping on the trampoline. But artificial intelligence might not be the game-changer in warfare that you think it is...at least not in the short term. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-revolution-in-military...

Before we close out this series on military tech, let's discuss what military advances are on the horizon (and our last episode will cover something we don't need to worry about). Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-revolution-in-military-affairs-whats-ahead

Today, we move onto the backbone of civilizations, the lifeblood of (most) meaningful empires—water. Will future wars be fought over it? Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-revolution-in-military-affairs-water-wars

Most of the conversations in this series will revolve around technology, but recruitment is a large component of keeping a military productive. We're not talking about the high school pull up competitions that the recruiters do, but more of the systemic ideology around recruitment itself. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-revo...

Japan is one of the few countries who has been willing to step into the batter's box and take whatever Trump throws at them. This time at the plate, they were tossed a 15% tariff on Japanese goods (with some big caveats). Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/trump-trade-talks-japan-gets-a-deal

The Trump administration and the EU have announced a new trade deal. It's more of a political headline than a meaningful agreement, but let’s break it down. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/trump-trade-talks-us-eu-strike-a-deal

Let's unpack Trump's evolving stance on Ukraine a bit more today. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/trumps-stance-on-ukraine-pt-2

It seems that the Trump administration might be listening to some classic rock lately, because his recent stance on Russia and Putin is awfully reminiscent of The Who's 1971 classic "Won't Get Fooled Again." Or maybe Melania just yelled at him. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/trumps-stance-on-ukraine-pt-1

Flooding has already claimed lives and destroyed infrastructure in Hebei, Beijing, and Tianjin. Over five feet has already fallen—more than an average year’s total rainfall and there is more on the way. There is more to this than just another bad weather forecast. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/china-vs-mother-nature

We spoke about monetary policy last week, but let's lift the hood. Today, we'll be discussing the inflation outlook under Trump's second term, focusing on tariffs, immigration, and supply chain disruptions. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/inflation-ticks-up-under-trump-2

News recently broke that France has decided to officially recognize Palestinian statehood—a move welcomed by some and ignored by others. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/what-it-means-to-be-a-state