Remember 2019? That sweet spot where anything you wanted landed at your door in hours? Peter Zeihan argues it was the peak—the last hurrah of globalization fueled by American muscle. In The End of the World is Just the Beginning, this geopolitical sharp-shooter traces how U.S. Navy patrols, the dollar's reign, and our consumer appetite built a fragile web that's now unraveling.
Globe-spanning factories, cheap energy, and endless trade? All propped up temporarily by America. Now, with the U.S. dialing back, nations face shrinking populations, aging workforces, and the harsh need to produce locally. Zeihan spotlights the short list of countries—think U.S., Canada, maybe a few others—that can hack self-sufficiency in food, power, and defense. Everyone else? Brace for shortages, conflicts, and reinvented industries.
Zeihan's not just sounding alarms; he's sketching the map. Expect detailed breakdowns on how food production shifts homeward, energy grids go regional, manufacturing clusters near resources, and transport rethinks sea lanes for secure borders. His wit cuts through the doom—think irreverent takes on oblivious leaders stacking dynamite while we watch.
Whether you're an investor scanning risks, a policy wonk, or just someone who likes peeking ahead, this Kindle edition delivers. Read on commutes or evenings; highlight Zeihan's punchy forecasts. It's that rare book blending hard data, history, and foresight without the preachiness. Globalization's end isn't apocalypse—it's a gritty new beginning. Grab it and get oriented before the map redraws itself.
