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(Evening Standard) – From plagues and volcanic eruptions to the current Covid pandemic, mankind has always been faced with catastrophes.
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Peter Zeihan: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Sign a Mutual Defense Treaty
From WWSG Speaker, Peter Zeihan: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual defense treaty last week. And no, you’re not the only one thinking, “Hmmm, why would two countries with mismatched security concerns enter into a defense pact?”
The idea that Pakistan would ever launch a nuclear strike on Saudi Arabia’s behalf is far-fetched to say the least. However, buying some influence with a nuclear power and keeping a clear path to acquiring a nuclear weapon from the Pakistanis (should that need ever arise) isn’t the worst idea for the Saudis.
This pact is the first of its kind, breaking from post-WWII norms of only US-led “all for one” alliances. With the US pulling back on its security commitments, more of these pacts are likely to follow. This means we’re entering a period more reminiscent of pre-WWI commitments and alliances, and that should scare everybody.
Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical strategist, which is a fancy way of saying he helps people understand how the world works. He combines an expert understanding of demography, economics, energy, politics, technology, and security to help clients best prepare for an uncertain future.
Peter is also a New York Times best-selling author whose first three books — The Accidental Superpower, The Absent Superpower and Disunited Nations — have been recommended by Mitt Romney, Fareed Zakaria, and Ian Bremmer. Peter’s fourth book, The End of the World is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization, was published in June 2022 and was a New York Times bestseller.
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. Contact WWSG to host Peter Zeihan.
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