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Declining gas prices are a positive sign, but other economic indicators suggest inflation may not get better anytime soon.

Inflation isn’t getting better anytime soon, especially in Europe

The shutdown of the Nord Stream 1 pipeline from Russia to Europe could trigger the end of Germany's economic growth.

Germany’s days as an economic powerhouse may be over

The war in Ukraine is fueling a global food crisis. But the food uncertainty may actually mean good news for the U.S. economy.

Global agriculture upheaval could be boon for US economy

What would happen if Russian President Vladimir Putin was removed from power is a question often posed, with an answer somewhat sobering.

Why Putin’s removal would not change Russia’s course on Ukraine

Russia's foreign debt default will send ripples across the world and make it impossible for the country to spend its money how it wants.

What Russia’s foreign debt default means for the world

Beijing announced extending zero COVID policies until 2027 which will continue to wreak havoc on firms dependent on Chinese manufacturing.

China doubles down on zero COVID-19 and lockdowns

Peter Zeihan recounts the Ukraine War, from Russia's initial attack and subsequent blunders, to its adjusted, more brutal military strategy.

Russia has a new, more brutal military strategy in Ukraine

Many tools used to regulate the economic system, like interest rates at the federal bank level, may not work anymore as the population ages. 

Do the tools we use to regulate our economic system work anymore?

Why Europe’s energy upheaval is only beginning

Zeihan talks about how maritime insurance will make Russian oil exports very challenging

Maritime insurance and the West’s shot at crushing Russia’s budget

What the end of globalization means for our future

Russia is already prepping for the next war after Ukraine

Peter Zeihan's new book is out and he's excited to tell the world

My new book “The end of the world is just the beginning” is out

Russia's Ukraine invasion exposes big holes in any Chinese invasion of Taiwan, forcing China to reexamine long-held assumptions.

Ukraine war as guide, China will suffer deeply if it invades Taiwan

Peter Zeihan looks at Russia's oligarchs and considers who would most likely assassinate or overthrow Vladimir Putin

Would Russian oligarchs assassinate Putin? One might.

China’s COVID lockdowns taking toll on global manufacturing

Peter Zeihan explains why Turkey is not in favor of Sweden joining NATO.

Turkey not applauding Sweden, Finland joining NATO

Peter Zeihan explains how much longer the US can supply weapons to Ukraine.

How long can the US supply weapons to Ukraine?

Peter Zeihan says Ukraine can overcome Russia with assassinations and artillery.

Assassination intelligence, artillery could give Ukraine needed boost

Russia’s crude oil pipelines face an insurance clog

Shifting Russian strategy creating massive refugee crisis

Ukraine is fighting hard against Russia, but it may not be enough to fend off the attack. Russians will fight for months, maybe even years.

Ukrainian resistance won’t outlast Russian will

Peter Zeihan explains why Russia cut off natural gas to Poland and Bulgaria.

Why did Russia cut off natural gas to Poland and Bulgaria?

Peter Zeihan answers the question: What caused Russia to invade Ukraine?

Is Russia’s war against Ukraine really about NATO?