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Singapore

sovereign island country and city-state in maritime 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

Peter Zeihan Paul J. Warburg

2026 · 3 episodes

September 2026 · 1

Map of the places in “How to Work Together Like Early Rome” 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

Map of the places in “The Collapse of the World's Strategic Straits - Part 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.

Map of the places in “The Limits of China's Military Reach” 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.