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El Jardinero Gets Trimmed by Mexican Authorities || Peter Zeihan
Episode 898
Mexican authorities have arrested Audias Flores Silva (aka El Jardinero...not the scariest nickname I've heard), a senior figure in the Jalisco New G…
6 months ago
Russia Tucks Tail in Mali || Peter Zeihan
Episode 897
The Russians are getting the boot from the Sahel, and it's all thanks to an unusual alliance between Tuareg separatists and a local branch of Al-Qaed…
6 months ago
Japanese Weapons Are Open for Export || Peter Zeihan
Episode 896
Japan has lifted its long-standing restriction on exporting weapons. This will bring some fresh dynamism to the global defense industry, specifically…
6 months ago
The Iran War Approaches a Tipping Point || Peter Zeihan
Episode 895
The Iran war is approaching a painful tipping point this week. Global energy flows remain in a chokehold, and economic conditions are worsening world…
6 months ago
Underwater Drones and the Future of Naval Warfare || Peter Zeihan
Episode 894
Drones have been all the rage in the Ukraine War, and they will continue to be one of the primary topics of warfare in the near future, but do underw…
6 months ago
America's Leg Up on Petrochemicals || Peter Zeihan
Episode 893
The Iran War has caused a massive disruption in global petrochemical production. Since most of the world relies on oil-derived naptha, the ~12 millio…
6 months, 1 week ago
The Return of Kremlin Terrorism || Peter Zeihan
Episode 892
During the Cold War, Soviet intelligence agencies actively sponsored or even created terror cells throughout Europe. A recent mass shooting event in …
6 months, 1 week ago
Italy Gives Trump the Cold Shoulder || Peter Zeihan
Episode 891
Trump's chaotic and isolated approach to the Iran War has caused rifts between the U.S. and many of its closest European allies. Topping that list is…
6 months, 1 week ago
California’s Coming Energy Crisis || Peter Zeihan
Episode 890
The fallout from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is reaching California, triggering a serious energy crunch.
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6 months, 1 week ago
Iran War Winners and Losers: North American Energy || Peter Zeihan
Episode 889
As Persian Gulf and Russian exports collapse, global prices will rise, which should benefit the U.S. and Canada. However, if exports are halted to ke…
6 months, 2 weeks ago