Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical strategist, which is a fancy way of saying he helps people understand how the world works. Mr. Zeihan combines an expert understanding of demography, economics, energy, politics, technology, and security to help others best prepare for an uncertain future.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Zeihan has worked for the US State Department in Australia, the DC think tank community, and helped develop the analytical models for Stratfor, one of the world’s premier private intelligence companies. He founded his own firm — Zeihan on Geopolitics — in 2012 in order to provide a select group of clients with direct, custom analytical products. Today those clients represent a vast array of sectors including energy majors, financial institutions, business associations, agricultural interests, universities, and the U.S. military.
With a keen eye toward what will drive tomorrow’s headlines, his irreverent approach transforms topics that are normally dense and heavy into accessible, relevant takeaways for audiences of all types.
Mr. Zeihan is a critically acclaimed author whose first two books—The Accidental Superpower (2014) and The Absent Superpower (2017)—have been recommended by Mitt Romney, Fareed Zakaria, and Ian Bremmer. He has since published, to considerable acclaim, Disunited Nations (2020) and The End of the World Is Just the Beginning (2022).
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Peter Zeihan
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View Video LibraryPeter Zeihan is a geopolitical strategist, which is a fancy way of saying he helps people understand how the world works. Mr. Zeihan combines an expert understanding of demography, economics, energy, politics, technology, and security to help others best prepare for an uncertain future.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Zeihan has worked for the US State Department in Australia, the DC think tank community, and helped develop the analytical models for Stratfor, one of the world’s premier private intelligence companies. He founded his own firm — Zeihan on Geopolitics — in 2012 in order to provide a select group of clients with direct, custom analytical products. Today those clients represent a vast array of sectors including energy majors, financial institutions, business associations, agricultural interests, universities, and the U.S. military.
With a keen eye toward what will drive tomorrow’s headlines, his irreverent approach transforms topics that are normally dense and heavy into accessible, relevant takeaways for audiences of all types.
Mr. Zeihan is a critically acclaimed author whose first two books—The Accidental Superpower (2014) and The Absent Superpower (2017)—have been recommended by Mitt Romney, Fareed Zakaria, and Ian Bremmer. He has since published, to considerable acclaim, Disunited Nations (2020) and The End of the World Is Just the Beginning (2022).
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On Jan. 21, Ukrainian drones struck a key Russian oil hub at Ust-Luga. The attack is one of several high-profile strikes against Russian oil sites and refineries in recent weeks, and those strikes are continuing as of Friday, Jan. 26. The Ukrainians were able to deploy their drones deep into Russian-held territory to carry out…
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Pirates surrender to Indian Navy, a sign of growing Indian power
On Jan. 4, Indian commandos rescued a ship that had been hijacked by a small band of pirates off the coast of Somalia. The pirates surrendered to the Indian Navy, and there were no deaths or casualties, yet the incident raised alarms about the return of piracy in the area. Some experts cautioned that this…
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As nations continue searching for alternative energy solutions in the wake of boycotts and sanctions against Russia, the global energy marketplace will continue to change and evolve. How the United States and its Western allies will fare in this new market has become an important subject of study and debate. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter…
Jan 24
SunZia wind farm raises the high bar for green energy
The green energy transition is a long and complicated process. One major component of that complexity is that some of the best locations for green energy production — that is, areas with extreme sunlight or high winds — are not the areas where humans actually live. Pattern Energy is attempting to resolve this, with plans…
Jan 23
Scandinavia reawakens in a post-American world
For decades, the Nordic countries generally leaned towards neutrality in armed conflicts. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 prompted the end of this Nordic neutrality. Since then, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark have united to provide support to Ukraine by sending supplies and actively participating in the sanctions imposed by the West. Straight…
Jan 22
How the Texas power grid is beating the cold front
As the largest power consumer in the nation, Texas faces a significant challenge this winter as it grapples with an Arctic blast. Following a power grid collapse in 2021, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R, has implemented significant regulatory and structural changes to cope with the increased demand for heating. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan…
Jan 19
No easy solution to China’s energy dilemma
China, which has the world’s second-largest economy, relies heavily on industries such as cement, steel, and chemical manufacturing, all of which demand substantial energy resources. Despite having an abundant stockpile of coal to fuel its industries, China has made certain pledges to curb its carbon emissions and explore greener fuel sources. But can China’s efforts…
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These are the missiles North Korea is selling to Russia
The Russia-Ukraine war has gobbled up artillery shells and heavy munitions at an unprecedented rate, forcing Russia and the West to devise new methods for fast, scalable production and acquisition. Russia appears to be in the process of purchasing North Korean missiles as a part of that effort. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan looks…
Jan 17
Russia shopping for ballistic missiles from Iran, North Korea
Since the attempted Russian blitzkrieg of Ukraine in Feb. 2022, the Ukrainians and the Russians have burned through heavy munitions and artillery at unprecedented rates. Both Russia and the West have sped up their respective weapons production programs in response. It appears the Russians may be seeking to purchase ballistic missile systems from Iran or…
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Since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, Houthi militants in Yemen have been attacking naval and commercial shipping targets in the Red Sea. The Houthis claim that their attacks are focused on Israel-affiliated targets, although many of the targets do not appear to have any such affiliation. The conflict escalated recently when Houthi fighters attacked…
Jan 15
Xi’s purges also target military, civilian corruption
The disappearances of high-level Chinese figures from both civilian and military offices have provoked criticism of Xi Jinping’s perceived ruthlessness in his efforts to consolidate power within himself. However, analysts point out that in some of these cases, there’s more at play than just the ambitions of one man. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan…
Jan 12
Xi Jinping purges Chinese military
In the past few years, there has been a rise in the number of high-level Chinese political and military leaders suddenly disappearing, as Chinese President Xi Jinping escalates his purges against any perceived disloyalty. The wide range of these disappearances throughout military, government and diplomatic offices has sparked some questions about the overall integrity of…
Jan 11
What power do independent voters have over Trump?
Independent voters have traditionally voted against the incumbent party or politician. In the wake of Trump’s presidency and the Jan. 6 insurrection, however, they flocked towards the Democratic Party and handed a major upset to the Republicans in 2022. With Donald Trump the clear GOP frontrunner, how will independent voters behave in the upcoming 2024…
Jan 10
Trump has no chance of winning general election
As the presidential general election approaches, and with Republicans in the House and Senate at odds over several issues, uncertainty surrounds former President Donald Trump’s chances of securing a second term. Despite facing two impeachments and numerous criminal indictments, there is a genuine possibility of Trump returning to the White House. But skepticism persists within…
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