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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!
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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!
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Episodes
China Tries to Build Sand Bases, Again || Peter Zeihan
4/17/2026
China is out building sand castles again in the South China Sea, and I bet you can guess how it's going to end.
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Duration:00:02:48
The Blockade of Iran Begins || Peter Zeihan
4/16/2026
The blockade of Iran has officially begun. The first day was a bit slow, but this remains a monumental move by the U.S.
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Duration:00:05:55
The Energy Crisis: Downstream Impacts || Peter Zeihan
4/15/2026
The global energy crisis has moved from theoretical to very real. As the last shipments sent before the war begin to arrive, we are now hitting a turning point in the energy crisis.
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Duration:00:05:45
Trump Goes on a Firing Spree || Peter Zeihan
4/14/2026
Just because Trump is finally purging some of his administration doesn't mean that the problems are going away. The core issue still exists: Trump prioritizes loyalty and praise over competency and experience.
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Duration:00:13:29
Winners and Losers of the Iran War: Ukraine and Russia || Peter Zeihan
4/13/2026
The Iran war has slashed oil exports from the Persian Gulf, creating a global supply shortage that's just starting to hit markets. As prices are driven up and broader economic impacts unfold, winners and losers will begin to emerge.
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Duration:00:07:07
The End of the WTO || Peter Zeihan
4/10/2026
A cornerstone of modern globalization, the World Trade Organization (WTO), is collapsing. Following the Cold War, the post-WWII system needed a legal system to enforce trade rules, so the WTO was born.
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Duration:00:08:46
How to End American Power || Peter Zeihan
4/9/2026
Trump's latest statement telling countries to secure their own oil dismantles the very fabric of the global order. We'd be stepping away from the post-WWII system where the U.S. provided security for everyone, so economic growth could be the priority.
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Duration:00:06:40
So You Want to Take Iran's Oil… || Peter Zeihan
4/8/2026
Taking Iran's Oil is far more complicated and dangerous than Trump has made it out to be. We're talking about a humanitarian crisis and a full-blown ground invasion to actually control Iranian production.
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Duration:00:05:57
Russia Draws American Blood in Iran || Peter Zeihan
4/7/2026
Iran was able to successfully strike Prince Sultan Air Base, which is a U.S. base in Saudi Arabia. And guess who supplied Iran with the targeting data necessary to carry out the strike? The Russians.
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Duration:00:02:43
Can the British Reopen the Strait of Hormuz? || Peter Zeihan
4/6/2026
The British-led effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by forming a coalition without U.S. involvement is just unrealistic.
Most countries lack the naval power to do this, and even if the coalition could assemble the ships needed, countering Iran's drones and missiles would be extremely difficult. Protecting shipping and reopening the strait would require naval escorts and control of vast stretches of the Iranian coastline...not something this coalition could achieve.
Duration:00:05:50
A Flawed Trade System in Europe || Peter Zeihan
4/6/2026
European efforts to build trade systems that exclude the U.S. are inherently flawed.
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Duration:00:03:04
The Strait of Hormuz Remains Open...For Iran || Peter Zeihan
4/3/2026
Despite the ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf, shipping in the Strait of Hormuz remains open...sort of. The Iranians have taken control, requiring ships to get clearance for safe passage.
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Duration:00:05:10
U.S. Ground Troops Coming to Iran || Peter Zeihan
4/2/2026
The U.S. is preparing for a potential ground operation in Iran. Marines from the USS Tripoli and Boxer, as well as elements from the 82nd Airborne, could be looped in.
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Duration:00:07:25
The Death of the First-Time Home Buyer || Peter Zeihan
4/1/2026
Buying your first home is one of those major milestones that your parents and grandparents probably didn't even think twice about. Now, that milestone is slipping further out of reach for the average American.
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Duration:00:03:59
Ukraine Strikes Hit Baltic Export Facilities || Peter Zeihan
3/31/2026
The global energy trade has been taking hit after hit, and things might be getting worse. Ukraine launched a large drone attack on oil export facilities in the Baltic, proving they can disrupt Russian exports.
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Duration:00:03:11
How to Break Iran || Peter Zeihan
3/30/2026
If the U.S. wants to force a meaningful change in Iran's government, there's only one path forward. They have to destabilize the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
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Duration:00:08:31
Aluminum Shortages Coming Soon || Peter Zeihan
3/27/2026
Aluminum production in the Persian Gulf is going bye-bye. As Iran ramps up strikes on gas fields, pipelines, and power plants, the countries that depend upon cheap natural gas will no longer be able to run their smelters.
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Duration:00:07:47
As Fertilizer Falls, Famine Will Follow || Peter Zeihan
3/26/2026
Now that the Strait of Hormuz is shut down due to the Iran war, the impact is beginning to hit global food systems. This is coming in the form of fertilizer production disruptions in the Persian Gulf.
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Duration:00:04:53
Marines, Uranium, and a Symbolic Win? || Peter Zeihan
3/25/2026
Claims that the U.S. will end the war by seizing Iranian assets make no strategic sense. Targeting Kharg Island or removing the uranium from Isfahan with ground operations is just too risky.
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Duration:00:04:25
Trump Gets Introduced to Section 301 || Peter Zeihan
3/24/2026
The Supreme Court ruled Trump's tariffs were illegal, forcing the administration to do things...the right way. Welcome to Section 301 investigations.
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Duration:00:06:35