The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series

The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series

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!

Episodes

July 15, 2025 4 mins

The BRICS alliance is like a clown at a five-year-old's birthday party...terrifying when your five, but just kind of weird and sad for all the adults. And if you're still scared of the BRICS alliance, I hate to break it to you, but you might be the five-year-old in this analogy.

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Would inflation be good for the US? Sure, it could erode some of the federal debt, but if that's the best we can come up with...yikes.

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Vietnam has been clawing its way up the American import leaderboard. With Trump's July 9 tariff decision-day quickly approaching, let's look at why Vietnam is next in line to China.

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The future of the Democratic Party in the US isn't looking too bright. When strategy and targeting don't change for over half a century, I suppose that's what they get.

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Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign has just found and purged its eighth CMC member, General Miao.

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American reindustrialization was always going to be painful process, but there were several ways to soften that blow; the biggest of which was our trade relationship with China. At least, it was.

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Robert Lighthizer, the former US Trade Representative during Trump's first term, declined to return for a second term? But why?

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I don't know what was in the water at the latest NATO summit, but something got Trump to be cooperative. Perhaps it had something to do with Mark Rutte greasing his wheels.

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Gone are the days of endless artillery barrages. The Russians have relied on this tactic for years, but drones and acoustic detection are changing that.

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This video was recorded back in April of this year, hence the snow. The Nimitz is making its final voyage (with a recent detour to the Middle East), before it's set to be decommissioned and replaced by the more advanced Ford-class carriers.

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Over the weekend, the US launched a major airstrike on Iran, targeting critical nuclear sites. We don't know the extent of the damage as of yet.

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Trying to predict the long-term future of naval warfare may be futile, but we can examine some of the weapon systems emerging in current conflicts.

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Last time we chatted about the misalignment between American weapons systems and European needs. So, what does the future of Europe's military strategy look like?

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Israel and Iran are still in the thick of an air war, which is really their only option given the several countries between them. But are things going to ramp up here soon? Is nuclear war coming? Will the US get involved?

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Our series on the revolution in military affairs continues with the geopolitics of weapons sales. Why does Europe buy US weapons? And will they continue to do so?

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Israel and Iran are still going at it, but things have not significantly escalated. Here's a breakdown of the situation and what could come next.

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With everything going on between Israel and Iran right now, I know what you're thinking - it's time to run to Costco and fill up the gas tank. Hear me out though, we don't live in the same world we did a few decades ago.

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Israel has launched a significant military campaign against Iran, primarily targeting nuclear facilities. Let's break down the targets, impacts, and what's coming.

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Everyone, get your calendars out and draw a big red circle around July. Why? Because a recession could be coming.

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Anyone remember that 2011 movie called Battle Los Angeles? It's beginning to look a lot like that again, just with a different kind of aliens this time.

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