Thailand
country in Southeast Asia
Named more than in passing in 3 episodes, from 2 September 2026 to 16 October 2026: Peter Zeihan 2 · Paul J. Warburg 1. Wikidata
2026 · 3 episodes
October 2026 · 1
3:41
China Gets a New Base in Southeast Asia
Peter Zeihan
China is building a self-sufficient base in Laos to project power across Southeast Asia despite the high risk of conflict with Thailand. Thailand represents a significant strategic hurdle because it is the most capable country in the region with a history of resisting foreign control.
September 2026 · 2
5:42
How to Work Together Like Early Rome
Peter Zeihan
Southeast Asia and Southern Latin America resemble pre-Rome due to economic integration and lack of historical conflict. These regions must form new alliances to survive the breakdown of current global systems.
21:55
China’s Biggest Problem Just Got SO MUCH Worse
Paul J. Warburg
China's water shortage puts them at a structural disadvantage against AI competitors and increases their incentive to provoke water conflicts. China's only real solution is geopolitical, potentially involving damming rivers or bringing water from Russia.