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Can Iran Control Internet Cables in the Gulf? || Peter Zeihan May 29, 2026

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We've previously discussed the vulnerabilities of global internet infrastructure, but today we'll focus on subsea data cables in the Persian Gulf.

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Civita di Bagnoregio: A Microcosm of Italy || Peter Zeihan May 28, 2026

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Civita is living proof that places facing decline can adapt and overcome by drawing on their unique identity. This hilltop town-turned-tourist destination is a microcosm of Italy itself.

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The U.S. Gets a Taste of Corruption || Peter Zeihan May 27, 2026

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Trump is no stranger to helping out his cronies, but this new settlement that creates a $1.8 billion fund to compensate conservatives allegedly targeted by past Justice Department actions is a bit on the nose, even for him.

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The U.S. Gets a Taste of Corruption || Peter Zeihan May 26, 2026

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There were some recent tests in the Philippines involving the Japanese Type-88 anti-ship missile system and the U.S. Typhon launcher. These truck-mounted systems can move throughout the islands, rather than relying on fixed bases.

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Latvia's Political Flux Caused by Drones || Peter Zeihan May 25, 2026

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Latvia's government is in flux following the firing of the defense minister, his party leaving the coalition, and the prime minister resigning.

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Cuba Faces a Humanitarian Crisis || Peter Zeihan May 22, 2026

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Collapsing fuel supplies have left Cuba with a severe energy and humanitarian crisis. While a single Russian fuel shipment bought them some time, with the lack of Venezuelan oil imports and the U.S. Navy restricting access, things aren't looking good.

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Is Now a Good Time for China to Invade Taiwan? || Peter Zeihan May 21, 2026

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With the U.S. distracted (and depleted) by the Iran War, should China seize this opportunity to invade Taiwan?

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Using U.S. Energy as Leverage || Peter Zeihan May 20, 2026

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Trade relations between the U.S. and Europe are on the fritz. The latest in all the noise is the suggestion that the U.S. could restrict LNG exports to the EU if trade negotiations break down.

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Impacts on the U.S. Power Grid from the Iran War || Peter Zeihan May 19, 2026

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The U.S. is relatively insulated from the conflict in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, since it's a net exporter of nearly every major energy source. Most other countries aren't so lucky...

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Iran Diplomacy Has Yet to Begin || Peter Zeihan May 18, 2026

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The administration’s centralized and personalized approach to foreign relations has collapsed U.S. diplomacy across multiple fronts, including stalled Iran talks, poor relations with allies, and uncertainty ahead of future negotiations with China.

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