Malaysia
country in Southeast Asia
Named more than in passing in 3 episodes, from 7 August 2026 to 19 September 2026: Peter Zeihan 3 · Paul J. Warburg 0. Wikidata
2026 · 3 episodes
September 2026 · 1
5:42
How to Work Together Like Early Rome
Peter Zeihan
Southeast Asia and Southern Latin America are forming new geopolitical groupings similar to early Rome due to economic self-sufficiency and lack of historical conflict. These regions look a lot like pre-Roman Rome in their potential for successful integration.
August 2026 · 2
9:10
The Collapse of the World's Strategic Straits - Part 2
Peter Zeihan
The collapse of international law regarding natural waterways allows Iran, Turkey, and NATO members to charge tolls, forcing a global rewiring of commerce. Countries closer to these choke points gain leverage over energy and trade flows while distant nations struggle.
5:51
The Limits of China's Military Reach
Peter Zeihan
China faces three layers of problems: hostile demand sources, the first island chain barrier, and strategic vulnerability. The math really hasn't changed for China in terms of any sort of major conflict.
