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Italy

country in southern Europe

Named more than in passing in 5 episodes, from 27 July 2026 to 10 November 2026: Peter Zeihan 2 · Paul J. Warburg 3. Wikidata

Peter Zeihan Paul J. Warburg

2026 · 5 episodes

November 2026 · 1

Map of the places in “Russia Just Declared War on...Pizza?” 26:22

Russia Just Declared War on...Pizza?

Paul J. Warburg

This isn't a war about weapons. It's not a war about territory.

September 2026 · 2

Map of the places in “Is Russia Really Preparing to Attack NATO?” 33:31

Is Russia Really Preparing to Attack NATO?

Paul J. Warburg

It would make absolutely no sense at all from a strategic perspective for them to do so. We should not fear a Russian attack because it's unlikely to happen.

Map of the places in “Back to the Glory Days of the Spice Trade” 4:20

Back to the Glory Days of the Spice Trade

Peter Zeihan

The technologies of globalization are failing, and the system that has allowed the whole world to go wherever it wants and access any particle are breaking down. We're probably going to be going into a world where the single biggest impact is going to be a collapse in what we considered manufactured goods trade.

August 2026 · 1

Map of the places in “The Events That Caused World War II Are Now In Motion Again (nobody believed it then either)” 26:19

The Events That Caused World War II Are Now In Motion Again (nobody believed it then either)

Paul J. Warburg

To keep trying the same failed strategies at this point is inexcusable from our world leaders. Are you going to write a story that is more compelling than this last dark chapter of human history?

July 2026 · 1

Map of the places in “Chinese Marriage Data Confirms Demographic Crisis” 4:30

Chinese Marriage Data Confirms Demographic Crisis

Peter Zeihan

There are now no longer enough people to even theoretically get married in order to attempt repopulation. It's just a question of timing.