Peter Zeihan

As director of global analysis, Peter Zeihan leads the development of Stratfor’s political and economic forecasts.

For seven years, Mr. Zeihan has been instrumental in Stratfor’s coverage of a broad range of geographic and topical areas, at times directly overseeing the firm’s efforts for Central Europe, the former Soviet Union and energy issues. He also has played a leading role in Stratfor’s East Asia and Middle East analyses. This rich experience has led to the development of the Stratfor Global Market Brief as well the creation of a global energy analysis — sought-after tools for leaders across the business spectrum.

Prior to joining Stratfor, Mr. Zeihan worked with the U.S. Embassy in Canberra, Australia, and was Susan Eisenhower’s office coordinator while with the Center for Political and Strategic Studies (now part of the Eisenhower Institute) in Washington, D.C. In such capacities, he regularly analyzed developments in Asia, Europe and the former Soviet Union while producing briefs and publications for a variety of clients.

Mr. Zeihan has a master’s degree in political and economic development from the Patterson School of Diplomacy, a postgraduate diploma in Asian studies from the University of Otago in New Zealand and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Truman State University.