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The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series

The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series

Peter Zeihan 924 Episodes Oct 16, 2026

Geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan explores how geography, demographics, and energy shape global politics and economics. He offers insights into market trends and geopolitical risks, helping listeners understand the forces driving tomorrow's headlines. The podcast delivers forward-looking analysis in accessible episodes for a broad audience.

Episodes

China Gets a New Base in Southeast Asia || Peter Zeihan
China Gets a New Base in Southeast Asia || Peter Zeihan Oct 16, 2026 221 The Chinese are laying the groundwork for a new overseas military base in Laos. What makes this so special? Well, it would be the first foreign base that China can reliably supply without heavy dependence on other countries. And it would enable greater power projection across mainland Southeast Asia. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4du6i
The End of Black Sea Shipping || Peter Zeihan
The End of Black Sea Shipping || Peter Zeihan Oct 15, 2026 305 The Chinese are laying the groundwork for a new overseas military base in Laos. What makes this so special? Well, it would be the first foreign base that China can reliably supply without heavy dependence on other countries. And it would enable greater power projection across mainland Southeast Asia.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4du6iUk
What Happens When India's Water Runs Out? || Peter Zeihan
What Happens When India's Water Runs Out? || Peter Zeihan Oct 14, 2026 130 While the fallout from the Ogallala Aquifer running dry will be rough, it's nothing in comparison to what will happen in the Punjab region of northern India.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4hGM643
Defending the Homefront from Cheap Drones || Peter Zeihan
Defending the Homefront from Cheap Drones || Peter Zeihan Oct 13, 2026 351 It's one thing for high-tech, expensive strike systems to break through defenses, but when cheap and simple drones can inflict widespread damage...that's a whole other can of worms. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan
How Diesel Could Shape the Ukraine War || Peter Zeihan
How Diesel Could Shape the Ukraine War || Peter Zeihan Oct 12, 2026 181 A U.S. diesel ban could have reverberating consequences for the Russian energy sector, following the sustained attacks by Ukraine. Russia is now relying on places like Kazakhstan, Belarus, and India to supplement its fuel supplies. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47FFZXC
What’s Next for Iraq? || Peter Zeihan
What’s Next for Iraq? || Peter Zeihan Oct 9, 2026 338 U.S. troops have withdrawn from Iraq, putting an end to American military presence that began following 9/11. So, what's next for Iraq? Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter:
Will Putin Join the Miami G20 Summit? || Peter Zeihan
Will Putin Join the Miami G20 Summit? || Peter Zeihan Oct 8, 2026 349 The Trump administration has extended an invitation to Putin to attend the G20 summit in Miami. There are several things to watch for, so let's break it down.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3U1mhCA
Ukraine Finally Pushes the Frontline Back || Peter Zeihan
Ukraine Finally Pushes the Frontline Back || Peter Zeihan Oct 7, 2026 250 Ukraine's new memory drones are beginning to reshape battlefield tactics. For the first time in this war, we're seeing the frontline consistently move in the other direction. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan
SpaceX Deploys 26 Satellites with New Starship || Peter Zeihan
SpaceX Deploys 26 Satellites with New Starship || Peter Zeihan Oct 6, 2026 158 SpaceX has completed its first (mostly) successful Starship test. The ship was able to reach orbit, deploy 26 Starlink satellites, and return home. And while there were some hiccups (engine failure on launch and reentry, as well as a crash landing) along the way, this was a step in the right direction. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4hf
What Happens When Fossil Water Runs Out? Part 1 || Peter Zeihan
What Happens When Fossil Water Runs Out? Part 1 || Peter Zeihan Oct 5, 2026 214 Fossil water is ancient water trapped in deep aquifers that take millennia to recharge, rather than the standard seasonal rainfall recharge. So, once you use it...it's gone. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3Tthee0
Building Out the Power Grid: Large Power Transformers || Peter Zeihan
Building Out the Power Grid: Large Power Transformers || Peter Zeihan Oct 2, 2026 344 There are three major obstacles to expanding the U.S. electrical grid: generation capacity, permitting, and large power transformers (LPTs). Let's focus on LPTs today. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4hNoqL6
How To Ban Diesel Exports || Peter Zeihan
How To Ban Diesel Exports || Peter Zeihan Oct 1, 2026 475 A ban on American crude or diesel exports isn't going to improve energy security; if anything, it will reduce domestic production. The problem lies in geography.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4yaixxq

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