Geopolitical Podcast

Around the World with Academy Securities

May 21, 2026
Major General Dusty Shultz
United States Army (Ret.)
Geopolitical Intelligence Group Member,
Academy Securities
Peter Tchir
Head of Macro Strategy,
Academy Securities
Maria Donnelly
Associate, Geopolitical Strategy
Academy Securities
Moderator: Bret Lowry
United States Navy Veteran
Managing Director, Head of Special Situations
Academy Securities
Nicholas Carpenito
United States Air Force Veteran
Vice President, Operations
Academy Securities

Table of Contents

Introduction

Talks Continue with Iran

U.S. Ramps up Pressure on Cuba

Russia/Ukraine War

China | U.S. Summit

U.S. Strikes in Nigeria

Macroeconomic Impacts

Conclusion