Peter Zeihan

Railroads were the engines of progress and transformation throughout the Industrial Revolution. Today, many countries continue using rail systems for both shipping and travel. Yet politics is just as much a part of railroads today as it was in the 1800s. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan says that whoever gains control over vital railway

Yesterday

On Tuesday, Sept. 19, Azerbaijan initiated what it termed “anti-terrorist” operations in the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region. The Azerbaijanis are insisting on the “full withdrawal” of ethnic Armenian forces as a prerequisite for peace in this disputed area. Nagorno-Karabakh, primarily inhabited by ethnic Armenians and located within Azerbaijan, has been a persistent source of conflict between

Tuesday

China is grappling with a range of challenges, including political, economic, and demographic issues. Youth unemployment rates are rising while fertility rates are declining, and banks are predicting a slowdown in economic growth. China’s economy is also feeling the effects of tech companies relocating and product bans being imposed by other countries. Straight Arrow News

Tuesday

Mounting U.S. concerns over a potential Russian-North Korean arms deal has provoked a more comprehensive review of global arms control agreements. Key agreements were already disintegrating for several years before the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine took them off the table entirely. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan reminds readers that these deals matter perhaps more

Monday

The meeting between Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un wrapped up, with military aid being the main topic of discussion. Some analysts and government officials in the West are concerned that this alliance could create instability in the region. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan breaks down what each side might

Friday

General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis in Detroit are facing a potential strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. If an agreement is not reached by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, it could result in the largest U.S. strike by active employees in 25 years. A Cornell study and NPR reporting indicate union strikes

Sep 14

Rising tensions between the United States and China have created difficulties for Chinese firms seeking customers in the United States. Prospective American customers have become increasingly suspicious, in particular, of Chinese tech products and apps. Huawei, which recently released a new phone with a new chip, is in the crosshairs of this conflict. Straight Arrow

Sep 13

Countries provide subsidies to industries they consider vital for their economies or national infrastructure. For instance, Taiwan, Korea and Japan offer subsidies to their semiconductor sectors, while Russia invests heavily in its energy industry, and China supports advanced manufacturing and high-tech industries. As a result, the United States has become overly dependent on specific countries

Sep 12

The United States Armed Forces face a growing threat following the announcement of a “no limits” friendship between China and Russia, along with Russia’s outright invasion of Ukraine and China’s posturing for an invasion of Taiwan. This is why Democrats and Republicans have both taken more pro-military positions in recent years. Straight Arrow News contributor

Sep 11

There’s been some public speculation on a possible military and political deal between the United States, Israel, and Saudi Arabia. But while the U.S.-Israeli alliance dates back decades, relations between America, Israel and Saudi Arabia have at times been adversarial. Moreover, Israel’s new far-right government has weakened the U.S.-Israeli alliance and created an even wider

Sep 8

In recent years, U.S. banks invested billions of American dollars into China, taking advantage of the world’s second-largest economy as it continued to open up its $50 trillion financial market. Now, as the relationship between the U.S. and China has deteriorated, banks are considering reducing their involvement in a country that appears to be increasingly

Sep 7

The G20 Summit, an annual event that brings together world leaders from the largest economies, is scheduled for Sept. 9-10 in New Delhi, India. Chinese President Xi Jinping will not be present and will instead send a representative. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan argues that Xi’s absence at the summit raises concerns about China’s

Sep 6

Recent legislation is pushing the Pentagon to release more information about Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, formerly known as UFOs. In an effort to answer questions about extraterrestrial life on Earth, the Department of Defense recently launched a website that will provide information on resolved UAP cases. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan admits he does not

Sep 5

The U.S. military has struggled to meet its recruitment goals throughout the 20-year war on terror. Since then, recruitment capacity has continued to decline. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan does have some reassuring news, though. Zoomers are most skilled in exactly the areas where the United States military already outperforms its peers and where

Sep 5