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Peter Zeihan

Questioner · DISC type c
President and Founder at Zeihan on Geopolitics
📍 Denver, Colorado, United States

Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical strategist and founder of his firm, Zeihan on Geopolitics. A New York Times bestselling author and alumnus of the Patterson School of Diplomacy, he advises clients on how demography, economics, and security shape global markets. He previously served as Vice President of Analysis for Stratfor.

Originally from Marshalltown, Iowa, Peter was the adopted son of educators. He is known for an irreverent and witty approach that transforms dense geopolitical topics into accessible and engaging takeaways for a wide range of audiences, from financial institutions to the U. S. military.

Unique fact: In a Reddit AMA, he revealed he has given a professional presentation on the geopolitics of pickles.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
President and Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Denver, Colorado, United States
Personality Overview

How Peter shows up

Systematic
Cautious & Analytical
Price-Sensitive

They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Priorities

Topics Peter cares about

Collapse of Globalization
A core theme of his work and recent book, he analyzes the breakdown of the current global order and the subsequent scramble for power.
US Political Dynamics
His recent posts analyze the shifting allegiances and internal power struggles within the American political landscape and what it means for the world.
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Career

Work history

8-2012
President and Founder
Zeihan on Geopolitics
1-2000 - 8-2012
Vice President of Analysis
Stratfor
In the press

Media appearances

The Energy Crisis: Downstream Impacts - Zeihan on Geopolitics. Featured in Zeihan on Geopolitics (official website)
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Peter Zeihan on Geopolitics: "A World That Will Fragment". Featured in CFA Institute – Enterprising Investor Blog
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Education
1998 - 1999
Development
Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce
1996 - 1997
Postgraduate Diploma
University of Otago
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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