The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series

A US federal grand jury has voted to issue indictments against a handful of ethnic Indians (with alleged ties to the Indian government) who the US Department of Justices claims participated in an assassination program in North America. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/indias-assassination-program-in-north-america

We're diving a little deeper into Israel for the next video in our 'Post-American' series. We'll discuss their transition into a world without the US around and what domestic and international challenges they might face. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/israel-after-america

Today, we're looking at the Great White North. While they're near the US, they still have plenty of issues to sort out before seeing a clear path to success in a deglobalized world. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/canada-after-america

In a departure from its post-WWII stance, Germany plans to establish a permanent military deployment in Lithuania. Looks like it might be time to bust out the caution tape... Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/germany-becomes-terrifyingly-normal

Ahhh, Western Europe. A region with no shortage of history, but how will they move forward into a deglobalized world? Let's just say Germany will soon be replaced as the dominant regional power. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/western-europe-after-america

If any of the gifts you ordered have to go through the Red Sea, it might be time to buy a backup. If you haven't heard, there has been a series of attacks carried out by Yemeni militants on commercial shipping. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/shipping-and-the-red-sea

To kick off our 'Post-American' series, we'll be looking at the Middle East. The best way to break this down is into three chunks: the role of the US as it leaves, the role of regional powers as they rise, and the role extra-regional powers might play. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-middle-east-after-america

The end of 2023 is approaching, and that means I owe you all a gift. Sorry to disappoint, but it's not an all-expenses-paid vacation to BoraBora. Instead, I've thrown together a 'Post-America' series that breaks down what the world looks like as the US steps back as global protector. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/getting-ready-for-a-post-american-world

I've got some good news and some bad news on inflation in the US...one has to do with COVID, and the other is about the labor market. Which do you want first? Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/inflation-whats-causing-it-and-why

The new Argentine president, Javier Milei, is getting right down to business. It's only his first week on the job, and he's already cut government ministries in half, dismissed public officials, halted public works, and devalued the currency by 50%. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/ailing-argentine-economy

There's been much discussion lately surrounding the changing power balances in the Pacific - specifically the dynamics between the US Navy and the Chinese navy. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/naval-power-in-the-pacific

We all know Mother Nature saved Europe's behind last year, but that won't be the story this year. So, let's break down the potential impacts on energy supplies across Europe. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/europes-cold-winter-threatens-energy-supplies

We're checking in on Ukraine today, looking back at our MedShare donation/match from the month of November, and chatting about my new book...oh and maybe Cindy Crawford too!!! Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/ukraine-medshare-cindy-crawford-and-a-new-book

The schoolyard bullies are back at it again. Russia is funneling waves of migrants into the Finnish border, and China has wreaked havoc on the Gulf of Finland by dragging an anchor across the sea floor. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/russia-and-china-gang-up-on-finland

The Google-backed company, Fervo Energy, has launched two geothermal projects that use preexisting shale technology and infrastructure to generate electricity. Could this be a partial solution to the looming electricity shortage? Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/generating-geothermal-energy-using-shale-technology

There's been a series of explosions along one of the main lines of the Trans-Siberian rail network. To fully understand the significance of these attacks, we must look at Russian exports, alternative options, and what maintenance looks like. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/economic-warfare-in-siberia

COP28, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, is underway in Dubai. As with many of these foo-foo summits, I'm not expecting much to come out of it. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-problem-with-the-cop28-climate-change-conference

The Netherlands has recently undergone an election of its own, so let's look at the incoming coalition and how it will impact Dutch politics. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/dutch-politics

The big news out of South America is that Argentina has elected a new “libertarian” president, Javier Milei. So, what will this political shift mean for Argentina? Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/argentina-elects-a-new-president-javier-milei

What was once a platform where you could access open-source information that was reliable and free...has now been laid to rest by Elon Musk. Yes, I'm talking about that little blue bird we've known and loved for years. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/why-im-done-with-twitter

A while back, I talked about a few technologies I was most hopeful for - small modular nuclear reactors being one of those. Unfortunately, we'll be drawing a line through it (for now). Donate to MedShare HERE: https://www.medshare.org/zukraine/ Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/modular-nuclear-reactors-are-not-the-future-of-energy

Thorium is a potential substitute for uranium-based nuclear power, but will it solve our nuclear problems? If thorium could help with the proliferation of plutonium and make it harder to create weapons on the backend, adoption of more nuclear power might be easier....but thorium isn't our knight in shining armor. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/ask-peter-can-thorium-solve-the-nuclear-pr...

As industries like manufacturing ramp up between Mexico and the US, how will the Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation cartels factor into that equation? Donate to MedShare HERE: https://www.medshare.org/zukraine/ Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/what-role-do-the-cartels-play-in-us-mexico-trade

Today we're talking about Ireland's raw deal. It's on the far northwestern extreme of Europe, has a crummy climate and limited cultural development - hence the need for Guinness and Jameson. Donate to MedShare HERE: https://www.medshare.org/zukraine/ Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/ireland-needs-a-new-game-plan

Since I stumbled upon a snow field on my hike today, I figured we should take the next question in the 'Ask Peter' series: are we approaching a new era of exploration, exploitation and development in the Arctic? Donate to MedShare HERE: https://www.medshare.org/zukraine/ Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/ask-peter-is-the-next-arctic-breakthrough-here