The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series

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The Art of Trump’s Trade Deal || Peter Zeihan Jul 07, 2025

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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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Finally, a Productive NATO Summit || Peter Zeihan Jul 04, 2025

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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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The Revolution in Military Affairs: Ditching Artillery || Peter Zeihan Jul 03, 2025

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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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The Revolution in Military Affairs: USS Nimitz || Peter Zeihan Jul 02, 2025

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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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The US Strikes Iran's Nuclear Facilities || Peter Zeihan Jul 01, 2025

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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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The Revolution in Military Affairs: Naval Advances || Peter Zeihan Jun 30, 2025

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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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The Revolution in Military Affairs: Europe's Future || Peter Zeihan Jun 27, 2025

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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’s Uncertain Endgame in Iran || Peter Zeihan Jun 26, 2025

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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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The Revolution in Military Affairs: Weapons Sales || Peter Zeihan Jun 25, 2025

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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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What is Israel's Victory Condition in Iran? || Peter Zeihan Jun 24, 2025

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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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