Turkey
country in West Asia and Southeast Europe
Named more than in passing in 5 episodes, from 26 August 2026 to 9 October 2026: Peter Zeihan 5 · Paul J. Warburg 0. Wikidata
2026 · 5 episodes
October 2026 · 1
5:39
What’s Next for Iraq?
Peter Zeihan
The withdrawal of US troops leaves Iraq unstable, risking Iranian dominance in the south or a return to Sunni rule. Peace in the region is unlikely as history suggests Sunnis will rise again if the system becomes unmoored.
September 2026 · 2
11:31
What Does Life After Donald Trump Look Like?
Peter Zeihan
Trump has destroyed the Republican Party's institutional capacity and mirrors the fragile personalist regimes of China and Russia. When these leaders leave, the result will be quick and complete collapse because governance is them.
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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 · 2
3:06
Israel and Turkey Call Dibs on Syria
Peter Zeihan
Syria is returning to a no man's land because globalization has ended. Israel and Turkey will struggle over the region without necessarily clashing militarily.
9:10
The Collapse of the World's Strategic Straits - Part 2
Peter Zeihan
The world is shifting from free international waterways to regulated choke points where local powers charge tolls and restrict global trade. This shift creates a new global order where nations near these straits hold immense leverage over energy and commerce.