The Real Fallout of Venezuela’s Collapse & The Oil War: Peter Zeihan Reveals China, Iran, and Russia’s Next Moves

Change Agents with Andy Stumpf

IRONCLAD

Society & Culture

4.9 • 648 Ratings

🗓️ 14 January 2026

⏱️ 60 minutes

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On today's episode, Andy speaks with geopolitical analyst Peter Zeihan about current global developments. Their discussion covers civil unrest in Iran, U.S.–China relations and Taiwan, Germany’s military support for Ukraine, and the situation in Venezuela. They also address global oil transport, U.S.–Latin America relations, and strategic considerations involving Greenland. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD ORIGINAL Chapters: (00:00) Intro to Peter Zeihan (01:09) The Iranian Protest Response (08:15) Strikes on Iran (14:11) If China Invades Taiwan (17:52) Germany's role in the Ukraine War (26:19) The Future of Peace Talks in Ukraine (35:24) The Aftermath of the Venezuelan Op (48:24) Can These Global Changes Be Undone? (52:22) Will the US try to take Greenland? Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED: Go to GhostBed.com/CHANGEAGENTS and use code CHANGEAGENTS for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at norwoodsawmills.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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