The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series

Next up on Trump's chopping block, we have US agriculture. Staring down a broad list of restrictive tariffs, US agriculture is entering a crisis of its own. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/46V2Xt4

President Trump might finally be throwing the Ukrainians a bone, as the US may begin providing the precision targeting intelligence for strikes deep inside Russia. This marks a major shift in US policy on Ukraine. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4oqtplN

It looks like there's finally a sign of life coming from the Senate chambers. After years of ceding power to the executive branch, a handful of Senators seem to have finally taken a stand. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4gRsWWW

It appears Trump and Hegseth have been getting the Led out, because the song 'Ramble On' pretty much summarizes how their speeches went the other day. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4gPT30m

If you tasked me with creating a list of the greatest threats to America, I'm not sure cabinets, name-brand drugs, and semi-trucks would be on there...but the President disagrees. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3KBe3Mm

Putin just took things one step too far. After sending Russian drones and jets into NATO countries' airspace (and denying responsibility of course), President Trump has said to shoot them down; several European leaders from NATO and the EU are standing by. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4pRHOZE

At this critical decade, how will the globes trade routes fare? And which routes will fracture first? Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3IIn4mn

As the US steps back from NATO, which country is best suited to take the seat at the head of the table? Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/what-does-a-post-us-nato-look-like

This topic is going to piss off everyone, regardless of where you stand. So, while you watch today's video, take comfort in the fact that everyone will be offended. Now, onto Israel and Palestine’s ongoing conflict. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-most-violent-chapter-of-israel-and-palestine

The Trump-era policies are going full Darth Vader and have the US economy in a chokehold (or force choke for the nerds out there). Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/immigration-and-tariff-policies-stunt-us-economy

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual defense treaty last week. And no, you’re not the only one thinking, “Hmmm, why would two countries with mismatched security concerns enter into a defense pact?” Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/saudi-arabia-and-pakistan-sign-a-mutual-defense-treaty

I've been discussing the potential for Russian crude supply shortages and a broader collapse of the Russian oil system since the Ukraine War started...so, is it finally happening? Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-pressure-is-dialing-up-on-russias-oil-network

Nvidia announced a $5 billion purchase of Intel stock, but it's not the game-changer that the headlines are making it out to be. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/nvidia-purchases-5-billion-of-intel-stock

The Matterhorn, Nestlé Chocolate, and a long-standing history of neutrality, Switzerland has it all. However, the Swiss were too busy enjoying all those comforts and fell asleep at the wheel for the past few decades... Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-swiss-are-screwed

Ukraine has added glide bombs to its list of military ordnance, enabling Ukraine to send modified dumb bombs up to 100km away. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/ukraine-and-everyone-else-develops-glide-bombs

Israeli airstrikes on Hamas targets in Qatar mark a significant shift in Israel's positioning in the region. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/everybody-wants-to-bomb-qatar

The Fed is facing a catch-22. While they would typically lower rates when consumption and growth begin to slow, there are also competing policies that are shrinking the labor force and driving up costs via tariffs. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-federal-reserves-dilemma

The Trump administration’s tough stance on Canada isn't as novel (or as arbitrary) as it may seem. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/why-trumps-stance-on-canada-makes-sense

Syria has been riddled with problems for ages, but will all that chaos boil up and spill over? The short answer is that it’s unlikely, but let’s unpack it. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/syria-and-the-return-of-the-march

The Ukrainians have ramped up strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, sending ripples through Russia's refining capacity and triggering fuel shortages. But what changes enabled this to occur? Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/ukraine-hammers-russian-oil-infrastructure

To wrap up this short series on things that went down while I was away, we'll be looking at some alarming developments in US security. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/while-i-was-gone-part-4-us-security

Today, we'll be turning our attention towards the economic moves that the Trump admin made while I was away. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/while-i-was-gone-part-3-economic-status

RFK Jr. was busy while I was away... Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/while-i-was-gone-part-2-us-health

A US federal appeals court has ruled that most of Trump's tariffs are illegal since the president needs congressional authority to declare trade emergencies or impose tariffs. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/while-i-was-gone-part-1-trade-policy-updates

The UAE is pouring money into building a tech sector, focusing on semiconductor fabrication plants and data centers. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/should-the-uae-invest-in-a-tech-sector