Geopolitical Podcast

Around the World with Academy Securities

June 25, 2026
Vice Admiral Sara Joyner
United States Navy (Ret.)
Geopolitical Intelligence Group Member,
Academy Securities
Vice Admiral Frank “Trey” Whitworth
United States Navy (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
Host: Nicholas Carpenito 
United States Air Force Veteran
Vice President, Operations
Academy Securities

Table of Contents

Introduction

Talks Begin with Iran in Switzerland

Pathway Forward in Cuba

Russia/Ukraine War

China | U.S. Economic Tensions

Macroeconomic Impacts

Conclusion