Peter Zeihan

Geopolitical Strategist and Global Affairs Expert

Peter Zeihan is a top virtual keynote speaker in geopolitical strategy who specializes in energy, demographics, and security. Before founding his own firm, Zeihan on Geopolitics, Peter worked for the U.S. State Department and private think tanks. He is also the author of several influential geopolitical strategy books that look at the United States’ relationship with other superpowers: The Absent Superpower, The Accidental Superpower and The End of the World is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization.

With a lively non-partisan approach backed by a decade in private intelligence, Peter Zeihan customizes every keynote to show each audience exactly why their world is changing fast—and how they can get ahead of it. Peter illustrates how geography redefines global power, how demographics doom the current trade order, and how America’s energy revolution has fundamentally shifted global realities from Russia to Iran to China.

Peter Zeihan Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type
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Languages Spoken
English
Travels From
Colorado, USA

Peter Zeihan Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type
Please Inquire
Languages Spoken
English
Travels From
Colorado, USA

Why Peter Zeihan

Geopolitics, demography and shale energy are overturning the global order. There are plenty of traps to avoid as the old system falls apart, but there are also a great many bright spots brimming with opportunity. Learn what to look for.
Find out why China will crash, when Europe will fly apart, how far Russia will push and why Iran will become the United States’ best friend.
Learn about the growth stories of the future. Which sectors will do well in which country over various time frames.

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A Peek Past the End of the World

It has been a long time coming, but we have arrived at the end of the world. Decades of demographic degradation are now manifesting as chronic shortages of labor and capital. Globalization isn’t simply past its peak, it is disintegrating with accelerating speed. A fleet of ...

It has been a long time coming, but we have arrived at the end of the world. Decades of demographic degradation are now manifesting as chronic shortages of labor and capital. Globalization isn’t simply past its peak, it is disintegrating with accelerating speed. A fleet of ends beckon: global energy, global agriculture, global manufacturing, integrated Europe. China. But an end to this world does not mean an end to the world, simply that the rules of the game and the lists of winners and losers are changing. As the environment rearranges it’ll be a (very) bumpy ride, but we stand at the launch of the greatest period of growth in North American history.

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THE END OF THE WORLD - AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Conflicts Russian, Middle Eastern and Asian are about to trigger the greatest energy crisis in history. Dozens of countries are slipping into inflationary spirals from which there is little hope of escape. ...

Conflicts Russian, Middle Eastern and Asian are about to trigger the greatest energy crisis in history. Dozens of countries are slipping into inflationary spirals from which there is little hope of escape.

The world as we know it is in its final days. Find out how and why it all came to be, how and why it is all falling apart. But most of all find out how the world’s end heralds the greatest expansion in American power and security in the history of the Republic.

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ADDITIONAL TOPICS INCLUDE:

AFTER THE PEAK: FINANCE IN AN AGE OF LESS MANUFACTURING (IN) A NEW WORLD ...

AFTER THE PEAK: FINANCE IN AN AGE OF LESS

MANUFACTURING (IN) A NEW WORLD

AMBER WAVES OF (AMERICAN) GRAIN: THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL AGRICULTURE

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About Keynote Speaker Peter Zeihan

Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical strategist, which is a fancy way of saying he helps people understand how the world works. Peter combines an expert understanding of demography, economics, energy, politics, technology, and security to help clients best prepare for an uncertain future.

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Over the course of his career, Peter has worked for the US State Department in Australia, the DC think tank community, and helped develop the analytical models for Stratfor, one of the world’s premier private intelligence companies. Peter founded his own firm — Zeihan on Geopolitics — in 2012 in order to provide a select group of clients with direct, custom analytical products. Today those clients represent a vast array of sectors including energy majors, financial institutions, business associations, agricultural interests, universities and the U.S. military.With a keen eye toward what will drive tomorrow’s headlines, his irreverent approach transforms topics that are normally dense and heavy into accessible, relevant takeaways for audiences of all types.

Peter is a critically-acclaimed author whose first two books — The Accidental Superpower and The Absent Superpower — have been recommended by Mitt Romney, Fareed Zakaria and Ian Bremmer. His latest third title, Disunited Nations: The Scramble for Power in an Ungoverned World became available in March 2020. Peter’s fourth book, The End of the World is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization, became available in June 2022.

Testimonials

“Peter has spoken at a few of our most exclusive and signature events for top clients, receiving extremely high reviews across the board. His brilliance around geopolitics is well-matched with a very dynamic and high-energy speaking.”

J.P. MORGAN

ASSET MANAGEMENT

“I had an opportunity to sit in on Peter’s presentation at our Annual Conference and I was really impressed with his content and energy. His presentation is a great match for industry and economic outlook.”

Leslie Miller

NFPA

“Our audience included Fortune 1000 C-level executives, private equity investors, bankers, attorneys, family office professionals and high net worth investors. Peter’s unique geopolitical perspective on historic, current and future events resonated with all parties. It was our most thought provoking event to date. Once you hear him speak you will not look at current global events the same way again.”

Pearson Partners

Peter’s knowledge on geopolitics combined with his ease and entertaining delivery make his presentations exceptional. He consistently gets the top rated score amongst our speakers, bringing great food for thought. He is worth every penny.

CoBank

Absolutely fabulous. Brought a young, energetic approach to a tough subject. Gave a deep global perspective while communicating an amazing amount of information in a short period of time. One of our top 5 presentations of all time.

Society of International Business Fellows

We have used Stratford/Peter’s services for seven years and found his analysis and presentation to be both insightful and thought provoking. He has been a partner with us as we have grown our hedge fund from $50mm AUM to $2.5bln+. Anyone looking to better understand global geopolitics and its effect on capital markets should consider having regular de-briefings with Peter.

Rimrock Capital

Peter is in the top 5% of all presenters I have seen over the last 30 years. He has the gift to make us all think about the world in a new way. It is important that his articulate message reach the leaders in all industries around the world. We need more Peters to help us cope with all the change coming at us in business.

Firstgrain