The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization

The End of the World Is Just the Beginning

Mapping the Collapse of Globalization

2022 • 336 pages

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Peter Zeihan’s The End of the World Is Just the Beginning reads like a world tour through a crystal ball that’s slightly cracked but deeply compelling. Zeihan argues that globalization is on its way out and a more fractured, localized future awaits, packed with consequences for everything from manufacturing to food supply. His tone swings between TED Talk charisma and geopolitical doomsday prepping, and while some of his predictions feel a bit like economic sci-fi, they're rooted in a fascinating blend of data and gut instinct. The book’s strength lies in its sweeping, unapologetically opinionated take on where we’re headed, even if it occasionally leans hard on confident speculation. Whether you nod along or raise an eyebrow, it’s a thought-stirring ride through the possible unraveling of the global order.

February 8, 2023