Today we'll be looking at why the French are considering sending military aid to Armenia...and no, its not because they're looking to swap croissant and nazook recipes.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/why-are-the-french-getting-involved-with-armenia

We've got some more interview style questions for you today! We'll be focusing on China, specifically looking at the potential for Chinese energy independence and if any countries surrounding China should be worried about an invasion/resource grab.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/what-is-the-future-of-chinese-expansion-and-energy

Other than a slight bump in sales during the holidays (shoutout to all the naughty kids), coal has been on the decline for quite a while now. With more environmentally friendly alternatives surging into the spotlight, how does coal fit into the energy framework?

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/why-the-us-is-ditching-coal-as-an-energy-source

I've started hearing rumblings about the American power grid and vulnerability to cyber attacks. Sure there's been hiccups throughout the years, but this one isn't keeping me up at night.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/things-i-dont-worry-about-the-us-power-grid

Iranian State media has confirmed the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi May 19th, following the crash of his helicopter over Iranian Azerbaijan.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/iranian-president-ebrahim-raisi-is-dead

Everyone is talking about Iran's potential development of an active nuclear weapon. Before anyone gets too frightened at the prospect of this announcement, let me give you some food for thought.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/does-iran-actually-have-a-nuclear-weapon

On Wednesday May 15, there was an assassination attempt on Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico. At the time of recording, the PM was still in critical condition and there's no clear political group or foreign entity claiming responsibility.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/assassination-attempt-on-slovakias-prime-minister

We've got another question for our Ask Peter series today: What are the long-term impacts to Western interests of the recent political upheaval in West Africa/the Sahel, especially given the break in security partnerships with the United States and Paris?

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-future-of-politics-and-peace-in-west-africa