Peter Zeihan: Futurist Geopolitical
Geopolitical futurist and keynote speaker Peter Zeihan equips leaders with clear, actionable insight into global power shifts, demographics, energy, and the forces reshaping world order.
Quick Facts:
- Highlights:
- Former geopolitical strategist at Stratfor
- Authority on geopolitics, demographics, energy, and security
- Bestselling author of The Accidental Superpower and The Absent Superpower
- Trusted advisor to global businesses and institutions
- Formats: Geopolitical keynote speaker, futurist, strategic advisor
- Audiences: Executives, boards, policymakers, investors, and organizations navigating geopolitical risk and global uncertainty
- Outcomes:
- Clear understanding of global power shifts and regional risk
- Insight into how demographics and energy reshape markets
- Strategic foresight to prepare for geopolitical disruption
- Travels from: Morrison, CO
- **Fee range: $35,001 - $50,000
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Keynote Topics:
AT THE EDGE OF DISORDER
The concept of countries being able to buy and sell their wares openly on the international marketplace is inviolable. The freedom to sail one’s products around the world is a given.
Everything from the transfer of money to the accessibility of energy is sacrosanct. Yet all this and more is artificial: an unintended – if happy – side effect of the American-led global Order.
With that Order in its final days, all countries and all industries must learn to operate in a world as unstructured as it is dangerous.
Join us as Peter Zeihan lays out how we got to where we are, and what the future holds for sectors as diverse as energy, agriculture, finance, manufacturing and transport.
A WORLD WITHOUT CHINA
Three pillars support modern China’s success: global trade, internal political unity, and easy money.
With those three pillars, China has managed to shake 2000 years of war and occupation and remake itself as one of the world’s most powerful countries.
Yet none of these three pillars can stand without American assistance, and that cooperation is ending. China’s “inevitable” rise isn’t simply over, it is about to go into screeching, unrelenting, dismembering reverse.
But that’s hardly the end of history. When a country falls — particularly the world’s top manufacturing power — the ripples affect countries and industries near and far. Learn who benefits and who loses in a world without China.
Further Topics
- US ECONOMY AND AGRICULTURE: POWERS OF YESTERDAY, POWERS OF TOMORROW
- AMBER WAVES OF (AMERICAN) GRAIN: THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL AGRICULTURE
- AMERICA ON THE EDGE
- THE RETURN OF DOLLAR DIPLOMACY
- LIFE AFTER FREE TRADE
- THE CHINA WARS
- SUPERSIZE ME: THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL ENERGY
- THE ALBERTA QUESTION
- THE SHALE REVOLUTION
Talent Short Bio
Peter Zeihan is a leading geopolitical strategist, author, and keynote speaker known for translating complex global dynamics into practical guidance for decision-makers. His work focuses on how geography, demographics, energy, and security intersect to shape national power and global stability.
Peter began his career at Stratfor, where he served as a geopolitical strategist and developed deep expertise in global demographics, energy markets, trade, and security issues. During his tenure, he became known for his ability to identify long-term structural trends and explain their real-world implications for governments and businesses.
Beyond consulting, Peter is a prolific and influential author. His breakout book, The Accidental Superpower, examined the foundations of American geopolitical dominance and the coming era of global disorder. He followed it with The Absent Superpower, further cementing his reputation as a clear-eyed, independent thinker on the future of global systems.
As a speaker, Peter delivers fast-paced, data-driven presentations that challenge assumptions and help audiences anticipate disruption before it arrives. His insights are widely used by executives, policymakers, and organizations seeking to understand geopolitical risk, supply chain resilience, and the future of global markets.
Read Full Bio
Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical strategy speaker, renowned for his insightful analysis and compelling presentations. As a distinguished speaker, Zeihan offers invaluable perspectives on global affairs, helping audiences navigate the complexities of international relations and anticipate future trends. With a wealth of experience and expertise, he has earned widespread recognition for his ability to dissect geopolitical landscapes and deliver actionable insights.
Peter Zeihan’s began with his tenure as a geopolitical strategist at Stratfor, a leading geopolitical intelligence platform. During his time there, Zeihan honed his analytical skills and developed a deep understanding of global dynamics, specializing in areas such as demographics, energy markets, and security issues. His comprehensive grasp of geopolitical trends has made him a sought-after advisor for businesses, governments, and organizations seeking to navigate the complexities of the international arena.
In addition to his consulting work, Zeihan is a prolific author, with several acclaimed books to his name. His debut book, “The Accidental Superpower: The Next Generation of American Preeminence and the Coming Global Disorder,” garnered widespread acclaim for its incisive analysis of geopolitical trends and their implications for the future. Zeihan followed this success with “The Absent Superpower: The Shale Revolution and a World Without America,” further solidifying his reputation as a leading voice in the field of geopolitics.
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