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Belgium Seizes Shadow Fleet Vessel || Peter Zeihan Mar 09, 2026

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The Belgian government has seized a tanker of the shadow fleet. With the United States, India, and now the Europeans intervening, it is only a matter of time – months at most – before the entire fleet is shut down.

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Panama Boots China from the Canal || Peter Zeihan Mar 06, 2026

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Panama has taken control of the port facilities previously run by a Chinese company after the courts ruled the original contracts were secured through bribes. This move reaffirms U.S.–Panama relations, as a U.S. ally is now operating the ports.

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Strike Targeting Problems in Ukraine || Peter Zeihan Mar 05, 2026

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The U.S. is pressuring Ukraine to avoid striking specific Russian energy infrastructure. As you could imagine, this all has to do with American economic interests.

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Buying Time With Drugs || Peter Zeihan Mar 03, 2026

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I hate to say it, but we still haven't located the fountain of youth. Unfortunately, that means there's no current medical breakthrough that will meaningfully reverse the global demographic problem.

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China's Alleged Nuclear Test || Peter Zeihan Feb 27, 2026

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The Trump administration has accused China of conducting a small nuclear test in 2020. The claim is that a seismic event was detected in Western China around that time. A lot is going on here, so let's unpack it.

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U.S. Boots on the Ground in Nigeria || Peter Zeihan Feb 26, 2026

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Following the Christmas Day U.S. airstrike on a jihadist target in northern Nigeria, the U.S. has deployed 100 troops, more so advisors, to train local counterterrorism forces in Nigeria.

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Ukraine Goes on the Offensive || Peter Zeihan Feb 25, 2026

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Starlink cut service to Russian forces along the front line, leaving these troops largely isolated. Ukraine has taken advantage of the situation by launching localized offensives and reclaiming a nice chunk of land.

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The Ukraine War, Drones, and Starlink || Peter Zeihan Feb 24, 2026

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Drones now account for the majority of casualties in the Ukraine War. One of the innovations that has allowed Russia to improve strike range is by mounting Starlink terminals to drones.

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Finding Rare Earths in Japanese Mud || Peter Zeihan Feb 24, 2026

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Japan has identified a large rare earth deposit of its own, but it's not going to change global supply dynamics. Here's the situation...

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Cuba Is Running Out of Time || Peter Zeihan Feb 20, 2026

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Since the U.S. shut down Venezuelan oil exports, Cuba has been sliding towards a severe energy crisis.

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