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Why the Middle East Is So Aggravating (yet so difficult to leave) || Peter Zeihan Feb 06, 2024

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The Middle East has been a thorn in the side for the US since day one, so why haven't the Americans just abandoned ship? To understand why the US is still involved in the Middle East (and openly facing these potshot-esqe attacks), we need to breakdown this region...

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East Asia, After America || Peter Zeihan Feb 05, 2024

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Today, we're looking at another region that the US will continue to keep tabs on - East Asia. This is one of those regions that will be plenty exciting in coming years, so let's jump in.

This video was recorded in the fall of 2023.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/east-asia-after-america

Romania, After America || Peter Zeihan Feb 02, 2024

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Today's discussion comes to you from Huron Peak. We'll discuss one of the middle powers that's been dealt a bad hand: Romania. At first glance, Romania's geographic situation looks alright - a nice chunk of land near some water bracketed by the Carpathian Mountains - but zoom in, and you'll find three very troubling access points.

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The Collapse of Global Maritime Shipping || Peter Zeihan Feb 01, 2024

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No matter how much bubble wrap and caution tape we slap onto global maritime shipping, the industry has found itself in quite a predicament.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-collapse-of-global-maritime-shipping

The Chinese Housing Crisis: Evergrande’s Bankruptcy || Peter Zeihan Jan 31, 2024

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Evergrande, formerly China’s largest property developer, has just declared bankruptcy and the fallout is going to be massive. Let’s look at how we got to this point and some potential paths forward.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-chinese-housing-crisis-evergrandes-bankruptcy

The US and Iran: Deciding What to Bomb || Peter Zeihan Jan 30, 2024

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Three US soldiers were killed in a drone attack carried out by an Iranian militia near the Jordan-Syria border. I expect a timely retaliation by the US, but what will that look like?

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-us-and-iran-deciding-what-to-bomb

US Congress Dysfunction: Blocking Aid to Ukraine || Peter Zeihan Jan 29, 2024

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We are taking a question from the 'Ask Peter' forum today - am I worried about Ukraine's dwindling weapon's supplies in light of what's going on with the US Congress? Yes, yes I am.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/us-congress-dysfunction-blocking-aid-to-ukraine

Finnish Presidential Elections and Anti-Russian Sentiment || Peter Zeihan Jan 28, 2024

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Finnish politics are not something that often make the headlines, but with a marked shift away from “Finlandization” (when a smaller country remains neutral to appease a larger and more powerful neighboring country) comes some unfamiliar coverage.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/finnish-presidential-elections-and-anti-russian-sentiment

Ukraine Attacks Russian Energy Terminal (Drone Strike!) || Peter Zeihan Jan 26, 2024

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Ukraine managed to sneak some drones by Russian air defenses and hit the Ust-Luga oil refinery and loading facility. The attack didn't cause significant damage, but it disrupted production and shipping operations.

Ask Peter your question here: https://zeihan.com/ask-peter/

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/ukraine-attacks-russian-energy-terminal

India's Counter-Piracy Operation: A Geopolitical Wormhole || Peter Zeihan Jan 25, 2024

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Today we're talking about the Indians and pirates - sorry sports fans, not those ones. India launched a successful counter-piracy operation off the coast of Somalia, which has helped reaffirm its global strategic importance, but raised some eyebrows in the process.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/indias-counter-piracy-operation-a-geopolitical-wormhole

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