The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series

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Ukraine Closes the Sea of Azov || Peter Zeihan Jul 28, 2026

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Ukrainian drone attacks have effectively shut down Russia's use of the Sea of Azov, which is a critical export route for southern Russia.

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Chinese Marriage Data Confirms Demographic Crisis || Peter Zeihan Jul 27, 2026

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Most of the data coming out of China isn't worth the paper it's printed on, but there are a handful of metrics that aren't based on estimates. Today, we'll be looking at marriage registrations and what the 6% decline from last year means.

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The Demographics of Central Europe || Peter Zeihan Jul 24, 2026

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Central and Eastern Europe are undergoing major demographic decline. We're talking low birth rates, aging populations, and decades of youth emigration to Western Europe. So, what does this all mean?

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Russian Sleeper Cells Don't Scare Me || Peter Zeihan Jul 23, 2026

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The idea of sleeper agents being embedded in the U.S. is largely unrealistic. In contrast, the far more realistic threats that should concern you are short-term operatives carrying out intelligence-gathering or financial activities.

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Why Space and Data Centers Don't Go Together || Peter Zeihan Jul 22, 2026

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We've all seen the headlines lately talking about the proposed data centers across the U.S. While nobody wants these things in their backyard, putting them in space isn't going to solve our problems.

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Defending Against Rising Sea Levels || Peter Zeihan Jul 21, 2026

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As sea levels rise, the infrastructure that protects shorelines and prevents coastal flooding will become essential, especially for low-lying countries with more coastal exposure.

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How to Solve the Cocaine Problem || Peter Zeihan Jul 20, 2026

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It would appear that my suggestion for everyone to stop doing cocaine hasn't solved the problem, so let's look at some of the solutions others have proposed.

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The Future of Drone Tech: Naval Strategies || Peter Zeihan Jul 17, 2026

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Ukraine can strike anywhere across the Black Sea thanks to its Sea Baby naval drones, and since jamming is less effective in open water, Ukraine can remotely guide them toward targets. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan

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South Korea Goes All-In on Drones || Peter Zeihan Jul 16, 2026

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The South Koreans are going all in on drone warfare, announcing that every soldier will be trained to operate drones. This is a relatively inexpensive way to offset the challenges facing South Korea.

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Lessons in Presidential Failures: Obama vs. Trump || Peter Zeihan Jul 14, 2026

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The Obama and Trump administrations have both made deals with Iran. There are some glaring differences between the two, so let's see which deal came out on top.

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