United Kingdom
island country in north-west Europe
Named more than in passing in 5 episodes, from 14 September 2026 to 28 October 2026: Peter Zeihan 2 · Paul J. Warburg 3. Wikidata
2026 · 5 episodes
October 2026 · 4
26:41
Ukraine’s D-Day May Be Coming Soon
Paul J. Warburg
Sometimes, when things seem hopeless, all you have to do is hold on and actually have courage long enough for the enemy to break themselves against their own impatience. Personally, I see that as the most likely way this war ends through political change within Russia.
6:27
The French Protests Were Inevitable
Peter Zeihan
France must cut social programs because its centralized system extracted resources from colonies to fund a welfare state that can no longer be sustained. The protests are inevitable because students and workers face a system custom designed to not cut spending that now has no money.
20:30
Russia’s Winter From Hell is About to Begin
Paul J. Warburg
Russia's winter will be a nightmare due to logistical failures and fuel shortages, while Ukraine's morale remains resilient. Even if conditions worsen physically, Ukrainians may actually become happier due to shared adversity and community.
5:50
Will Putin Join the Miami G20 Summit?
Peter Zeihan
Putin may use the G20 summit to announce an invasion of a NATO country, forcing Trump to choose between Russia and the alliance. The outcome will determine if the US alliance completely shatters or remains intact.
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September 2026 · 1
18:28
Vladimir Putin Just Got the Worst Possible News
Paul J. Warburg
If your population is happy despite whatever trial they're going through, everything else around that shrinks in importance. Because they are winning.