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Trump just cut off military and economic aid to Columbia, because of...you guessed it...a political clash with President Petro. Bonus points if you guessed that this move would have some adverse effects, like reviving the Colombian cocaine trade.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47vz7vA
The US just committed roughly $20 billion in a currency-swap with Argentina. That's a whole lot of pesos. So, why did the US extend this lifeline, and will it save Argentina from itself?Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/43IFGd4
Let's first establish that Qatar is not building a new base in the US. They are funding an expansion of an existing US facility used to train F-15 pilots. And second, Qatar isn't interested in those Idaho potatoes, they're looking for something a bit more nuanced.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4qmrQXE
The Trump administration's campaign against alleged Venezuelan drug smuggling is raising some eyebrows. Let's unpack the War Powers Act and how it applies to this.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3LlgWkI
Today on the show, Jay sits down with geopolitical analyst Peter Zeihan for a sweeping conversation about the collapse of the global order. Zeihan explains why China is nearing its end, how demographics are set up to decimate economies around the world, and why the U.S. may soon abandon its role as world policeman and what that would mean for the world. Follow Peter: https://x.com/PeterZeihan https://linktr.ee/zeihanongeopolitics @ZeihanonGeopolitics Learn to invest alongside the top minds in commodities. Join The Commodity University today. CLICK: https://linkly.link/26yH8 Join us LIVE at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference on January 25 & 26. Tickets: https://VRICMedia.com Sign up for my free weekly newsletter at https://2ly.link/211gx Be part of our online investment community: https://cambridgehouse.com https://twitter.com/JayMartinBC https://www.instagram.com/jaymartinbc https://www.facebook.com/TheJayMartinShow https://www.linkedin.com/company/cambridge-house-international 00:00 — The Rare Earths Headline: Hype or Real Threat? 01:44 — How Did China Corner the Rare Earths Market? 06:44 — “China will be gone in ten years” 11:17 — Can Automation and Robotics Fix China's Labor Collapse? 15:07 — Why Will India and Indonesia Age Faster Than the U.S.? 18:42 — Can Culture or Religion Prevent Fertility Decline? 22:42 — What Is the Actual Purpose of the SCO and BRICS? 25:01 — Did Belt & Road Actually Backfire on China? 30:54 — Is China Smelling Blood in the Water as U.S. Influence Wanes? 31:57 — Saudi Arabia + Pakistan: A New Nuclear Umbrella? 38:04 — Why America Is Ending Globalization (and Security Guarantees) 46:02 — What Happens When the U.S. Stops Policing the World? 51:57 — Which Countries Can Survive Deglobalization? 55:22 — Japan's Strategy: Alternative Alliances and Naval Power 56:55 — Have We Already Passed the Point of No Return? Copyright © 2025 Cambridge House International Inc. All rights reserved.
There has been plenty of public frustration over Trump's policies and actions, but that doesn't necessarily translate to political momentum.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4neSMWC
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the US has been trying to figure out the appropriate level of involvement. Tomahawk Missiles would be quite the game-changer for this cyclical conversation.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4ol8C2C
US military intervention in Venezuela keeps getting floated around, but I'm not sure people fully comprehend how UGLY this would be.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3WEp0Q1
It looks like the peace deal between Israel, Gaza, Hamas, and other Arab States is holding (so far). The fighting has stopped, refugees are returning, and Trump deserves all the praise he's getting right now.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4nMyGE3
It's Friday evening, the office is packing up for the weekend, and the boss decides it's the perfect time to announce something big. So, I hope you enjoyed your weekend of mulling over the idea of what a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports would look like.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4n7L0xN
While the Russians are busy throwing everything they can at Ukraine, could China make a move to seize Siberia?Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3IRFG3u
Anytime we have a sitting US president that has exceeded the average lifespan, it's a warranted endeavor to explore what happens after...they bite the dust. So, how would President Vance hold up?Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3IWhCfC
The US needs to massively expand its ability to generate electricity. A possible solution? Mixed-oxide nuclear fuel.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3KGvCL6
Next up on Trump's chopping block, we have US agriculture. Staring down a broad list of restrictive tariffs, US agriculture is entering a crisis of its own.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/46V2Xt4
President Trump might finally be throwing the Ukrainians a bone, as the US may begin providing the precision targeting intelligence for strikes deep inside Russia. This marks a major shift in US policy on Ukraine.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4oqtplN
It looks like there's finally a sign of life coming from the Senate chambers. After years of ceding power to the executive branch, a handful of Senators seem to have finally taken a stand.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4gRsWWW
It appears Trump and Hegseth have been getting the Led out, because the song 'Ramble On' pretty much summarizes how their speeches went the other day.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4gPT30m
If you tasked me with creating a list of the greatest threats to America, I'm not sure cabinets, name-brand drugs, and semi-trucks would be on there...but the President disagrees.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3KBe3Mm
Putin just took things one step too far. After sending Russian drones and jets into NATO countries' airspace (and denying responsibility of course), President Trump has said to shoot them down; several European leaders from NATO and the EU are standing by.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4pRHOZE
At this critical decade, how will the globes trade routes fare? And which routes will fracture first?Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3IIn4mn
This Flashback Friday is from episode 442, published last November 22, 2014 Geography and demographic patterns prove their importance in the discussions featured on today's Creating Wealth Show. Jason Hartman talks to Peter Zeihan, author of The Accidental Superpower, about the many factors which have affected the economic and social growth of America and several other vital world powers. They consider topics from China's one-child policy, the comparative strength of the dollar and the how the future looks in terms of oil production and 3D printing. Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class: Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com
As the US steps back from NATO, which country is best suited to take the seat at the head of the table?Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/what-does-a-post-us-nato-look-like
This topic is going to piss off everyone, regardless of where you stand. So, while you watch today's video, take comfort in the fact that everyone will be offended. Now, onto Israel and Palestine's ongoing conflict.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-most-violent-chapter-of-israel-and-palestine
The Trump-era policies are going full Darth Vader and have the US economy in a chokehold (or force choke for the nerds out there).Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/immigration-and-tariff-policies-stunt-us-economy
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual defense treaty last week. And no, you're not the only one thinking, “Hmmm, why would two countries with mismatched security concerns enter into a defense pact?”Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/saudi-arabia-and-pakistan-sign-a-mutual-defense-treaty
I've been discussing the potential for Russian crude supply shortages and a broader collapse of the Russian oil system since the Ukraine War started...so, is it finally happening?Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-pressure-is-dialing-up-on-russias-oil-network
Nvidia announced a $5 billion purchase of Intel stock, but it's not the game-changer that the headlines are making it out to be.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/nvidia-purchases-5-billion-of-intel-stock
The Matterhorn, Nestlé Chocolate, and a long-standing history of neutrality, Switzerland has it all. However, the Swiss were too busy enjoying all those comforts and fell asleep at the wheel for the past few decades...Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-swiss-are-screwed
Ukraine has added glide bombs to its list of military ordnance, enabling Ukraine to send modified dumb bombs up to 100km away.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/ukraine-and-everyone-else-develops-glide-bombs
Israeli airstrikes on Hamas targets in Qatar mark a significant shift in Israel's positioning in the region.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/everybody-wants-to-bomb-qatar
The Fed is facing a catch-22. While they would typically lower rates when consumption and growth begin to slow, there are also competing policies that are shrinking the labor force and driving up costs via tariffs.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-federal-reserves-dilemma
The Trump administration's tough stance on Canada isn't as novel (or as arbitrary) as it may seem.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/why-trumps-stance-on-canada-makes-sense
Syria has been riddled with problems for ages, but will all that chaos boil up and spill over? The short answer is that it's unlikely, but let's unpack it.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/syria-and-the-return-of-the-march
The Ukrainians have ramped up strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, sending ripples through Russia's refining capacity and triggering fuel shortages. But what changes enabled this to occur?Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/ukraine-hammers-russian-oil-infrastructure
To wrap up this short series on things that went down while I was away, we'll be looking at some alarming developments in US security.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/while-i-was-gone-part-4-us-security
Today, we'll be turning our attention towards the economic moves that the Trump admin made while I was away.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/while-i-was-gone-part-3-economic-status
RFK Jr. was busy while I was away...Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/while-i-was-gone-part-2-us-health
A US federal appeals court has ruled that most of Trump's tariffs are illegal since the president needs congressional authority to declare trade emergencies or impose tariffs.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/while-i-was-gone-part-1-trade-policy-updates
The UAE is pouring money into building a tech sector, focusing on semiconductor fabrication plants and data centers.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/should-the-uae-invest-in-a-tech-sector
As we look out onto the battlefields of the wars of tomorrow, will we see humanoid robots and AI-driven autonomous weapons...Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-automation-of-war-drags-on
There's a point in many nations' timelines where the per capita income stalls. This is known as the middle-income trap...Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/avoiding-the-middle-income-trap
It's not a stretch to say that US agriculture is one of the most automated industries out there...Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/automation-of-us-agriculture
I often hear rumblings of China's naval power, but one of the many reasons I pay no mind is the first island chain...Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/can-china-break-through-the-first-island-chain
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it doesn't look like we're all going to have personal Waymos anytime soon. There are four major hurdles.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/george-jetson-would-be-disappointed-with-autonomous-vehicles
The drought in Iran is worsening, but this isn't going to spur radical and immediate political change. Let's unpack it.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/will-the-drought-in-iran-cause-political-change
We're talking about every hiker's worst nightmare. No, not the feeling of slipping into wet boots that didn't dry out overnight. We're talking about smoke!Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/smokey-bears-best-friend
The Russians have been funding their war effort in Ukraine with oil exports, but some new Ukrainian tactics are disrupting that flow.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/ukraine-strikes-russias-druzhba-oil-pipeline
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Armenia and Azerbaijan have been in conflict. But the tides are shifting in favor of Azerbaijan, thanks to several things.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/a-peace-deal-for-azerbaijan-and-armenia
The global rise of right-wing populist governments has complicated the relationships between many of the dominant countries and leaders. The latest is America and India.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/american-and-indian-relations-sour
We're beginning to see a notable shift in the Russians war strategy in Ukraine. Those large-scale meat assaults are being swapped for small infantry advances and widespread air strikes via drones and missiles to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/russian-evolutions-in-the-ukraine-war