Around The Worldwith Academy Securities

October 30, 2024

• Israel Expands Operations Against Hezbollah in Lebanon
• Iran and Israel Exchange Strikes Once Again
• North Korea Sends Troops to Help Russia in Ukraine
• China Ratchets Up Tensions with Taiwan

September 24, 2024

• Update on the War in Gaza, Hezbollah, and the Ceasefire Discussions
• Iran Sends Ballistic Missiles to Russia
• U.S. Considers Lifting Restrictions on Ukraine’s Use of Weapons in Russia
• China and the Philippines Hold Talks to Reduce Tensions Around Sabina Shoal

August 28, 2024

• Update on the War in Gaza and the Ceasefire Discussions
• Iran-Backed Hezbollah Forces Strike Israel
• Ukraine’s Incursion into Russia
• Chinese and Philippine Vessels Collide Near Sabina Shoal

July 24, 2024

• Update on the War in Gaza
• Iran Elects a Reformist President
• Russia Enhances its Partnerships to Support its War in Ukraine
• Increased Tensions with China in the South China Sea

June 26, 2024

• Risk of Escalation Between Israel and Hezbollah
• Iran-Backed Houthis Step Up Attacks in the Red Sea
• Russia and North Korea Sign Mutual Defense Agreement
• China Increases Tensions with the Philippines

May 22, 2024

• Israel Commences Operations in Rafah
• Russian Forces Advance on Kharkiv
• Xi Meets with Putin in China
• U.S. Reduces Number of Troops in Sahel Region

April 24, 2024

• War Between Israel and Hamas Continues
• Iran and Israel Exchange Strikes
• Russia | Ukraine Update
• U.S., Japan, and the Philippines Meet to Counter China

March 21, 2024

• War Between Israel and Hamas
• Iran-Backed Houthi Forces Continue Attacks in Red Sea
• Russia | Ukraine Update
• China Increases Tension with Taiwan and the Philippines
• Crisis in Haiti

February 27, 2024

• War Between Israel and Hamas Continues
• Iran-Backed Houthi Forces Increase Attacks in Red Sea
• Russia | Ukraine Update
• China Increases Tension with Taiwan

January 30, 2024

• War Between Israel and Hamas Continues
• Risk of Regional Conflict with Iran Grows
• Russia | Ukraine Update
• China Puts Pressure on Taiwan Following the Election

December 20, 2023

• War Between Israel and Hamas Continues in 2024
• Threat from Iran Grows in 2024
• Russia | Ukraine Stalemate Throughout Much of 2024
• Election in Taiwan Increases Tension with China in 2024

November 29, 2023

• War Between Israel and Hamas
• U.S. Strikes Iranian-Backed Proxy Forces in Syria and Iraq
• Russia | Ukraine Update
• Xi Meets with Biden in U.S.

October 25, 2023

• War Between Israel and Hamas
• Risk of Escalation with Iran
• Russia | Ukraine Update
• Putin Visits Xi in China

September 27, 2023

• Russia | Ukraine Update
• U.S. Strengthens Ties in Indo-Pacific Region
• Possible U.S. Defense Treaty with Saudi Arabia
• Ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh

August 30, 2023

• Russia | Ukraine Update
• Tension with China over Taiwan
• Coup in Niger
• U.S. Forces in Gulf Risk Escalation with Iran

July 28, 2023

• Russia | Ukraine Update
• Taiwan Presidential Candidate to Transit U.S. in August
• Tensions with North Korea
• U.S. Sends Additional Forces to Gulf to Deter Iran

June 28, 2023

• Russia | Ukraine Update
• U.S. Secretary of State Blinken Visits China
• New U.S. | Iran Nuclear Discussions
• Tensions Between Serbia and Kosovo

May 24, 2023

• Russia | Ukraine Update
• China’s Growing Relationship with Pakistan
• Israel Strikes Iran-Backed Islamic Jihad in Gaza
• Election in Turkey

April 25, 2023

• Russia | Ukraine Update
• China Conducts Military Exercises Around Taiwan
• Israel Strikes Iranian Proxy Forces in Lebanon
• Violence in Sudan

March 24, 2023

• Russia | Ukraine Update
• China Trying to Position itself as Peacemaker in Ukraine
• Iran and Saudi Arabia Re-Establish Diplomatic Relations
• Mexico and the National Security Risk on the U.S. Southern Border

February 24, 2023

• Russia | Ukraine Update
• China and the Risk of Unintended Consequences
• Iran’s Relationship with China
• Earthquake in Turkey

January 26, 2023

•  Russia | Ukraine Update
• Japan Increases Defense Spending
• Iran Deepens Ties to Russia
• Turkey Provokes Greece
• Protests in Brazil and Peru

December 21, 2022

• Possible Russia | Ukraine Ceasefire in 2023
• Tensions with China over Taiwan Intensify in 2023
• North Korea Provokes South Korea in 2023
• Instability in Iran Reaches a Tipping Point in 2023
• Trends to Watch out for in Central/South America in 2023

November 30, 2022

• Russia | Ukraine Update
• Turkey’s Military Operations in Northern Syria
• China and the G20
• U.S. Relationship with India and Pakistan

October 28, 2022

• Russia | Ukraine Update
• The 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party
• North Korean Weapons Testing
• Iran’s Support of Russia’s War in Ukraine

September 29, 2022

• Russia | Ukraine Update
• China Proceeds with Caution on “No Limits” Partnership with Russia
• Border Clashes Between Armenia and Azerbaijan Risk Escalation
• New Iran Nuclear Deal Before U.S. Mid-Term Elections Unlikely

August 31, 2022

• Tension with China Rises over Taiwan
• Russia | Ukraine Update
• U.S. Competition with Russia in Africa
• Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran

July 27, 2022

• Russia | Ukraine Update
• Turkey’s Diplomatic Tightrope Walk
• Iran’s Partnership with Russia
• U.S. Relationship with Mexico

June 29, 2022

• Update on Ukraine War
• China Ratchets Up the Tension over Taiwan
• Iran’s Nuclear Program
• EU | Israel| Egypt Energy Deal
• Violence in Mali

May 26, 2022

• Finland and Sweden Apply to Join NATO
• China’s Investments in Pakistan and Sri Lanka
• North Korea Prepares for Another Nuclear Test
• Cyber-Attack on Costa Rica’s Government
• U.S. Sends Special Operations Troops to Somalia

April 28, 2022

• Update on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
• China’s Solomon Islands Partnership and Influence in the Region
• Israeli | Palestinian Violence Escalates
• Protests in Peru Over Inflation Crisis

March 31, 2022

• Update on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
• China’s Partnership with Russia and Cooperation with the Solomon Islands
• Iran’s Low-Level Conflict with Israel is Intensifying
• India’s and Turkey’s Position on Russia/Ukraine Conflict

February 28, 2022

• Russian Invasion of Ukraine
• China’s Growing Partnership with Russia
• Nuclear Deal with Iran is Imminent
• Multiple Coups in Africa and Threat of Terrorism in Sahel

January 28, 2022

• Russian Incursion into Ukraine is Imminent
• China’s Global Influence Initiatives
• North Korean Weapons Testing
• Iran’s Proxy Forces Strike UAE

December 17, 2021

• Will Russia Invade Ukraine in 2022?
• Will there be a China | Taiwan Conflict in 2022?
• Potential for Military Action against Iran in 2022.
• Risk of a Major Cyber Attack in 2022.

November 30, 2021

• Russia and Ukraine
• China | U.S. Virtual Summit
• Civil War in Ethiopia
• Situation in Sudan

October 27, 2021

• China and the Threat to Taiwan
• Iran and the Nuclear Discussions: Time is Running Out
• Venezuela and the 20-Year Deal with Iran
• Russia and the Nord Stream 2
• Turkey: NATO Ally Buying Additional Russian Weapons?

September 28, 2021

• Who Will Provide Aid to Afghanistan?
• China and the U.S./UK/Australia Nuclear Submarine Deal
• North Korea and the Arms Race on the Peninsula
• Russia’s Parliamentary Elections
• Iran: Window is Closing on the Nuclear Discussions

August 30, 2021

• The Situation in Afghanistan
• China, Taiwan, and the South China Sea
• Russia and the Taliban
• Iran and the Status of the Nuclear Discussions
• Ethiopia and the Tigray Conflict

July 28, 2021

• China: Cyber, Afghanistan, and the Growing Tension with NATO
• Russia: Cyber and Nord Stream 2
• Iran and the JCPOA
• Haiti and Cuba
• France and the Sahel Region in Africa

June 30, 2021

• The G-7 and NATO Focus on China
• North Korea’s Food Crisis
• U.S. | Russia Summit
• Iranian and Israeli Presidential Elections
• Turkey | U.S. Relationship

May 27, 2021

• Ceasefire in Israel | Hamas Conflict and Update on the Iranian Nuclear Discussions
• Cyber-Hack on Colonial Pipeline Originated in Russia
• Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
• Protests in Colombia

April 29, 2021

• Russian Troops to Leave Ukrainian Border
• China | Taiwan Tension
• Iranian Nuclear Talks in Vienna
• Myanmar Update
• U.S. to Leave Afghanistan

March 31, 2021

• Myanmar Update
• U.S. | China Meetings in Alaska
• Iranian Threats and Lack of Engagement
• U.S. | India and the S-400
• Russia | U.S. Relations in the Biden Administration

February 25, 2021

• Protests in Myanmar
• Future of the JCPOA and Iran’s Sponsorship of Terrorism
• Russia and Belarus
• Turkey and NATO

January 29, 2021

• China and Taiwan Update
• Iran: Engagement with U.S. and Partners?
• Russia and the EU
• Terrorism and Resurgence of ISIS
• South America: Economic/Political Impact of COVID

December 22, 2020

• China and Taiwan Risks in 2021
• North Korea: More Aggressive vs. Engaging in 2021
• U.S. Relationship with India in 2021
• Iran Back on the Offensive in 2021
• Risk of Further Cyber Hacks (or Attacks) in the U.S. in 2021

December 1, 2020

• China and Taiwan Update Iran and the JCPOA
• Israel’s Secret Meeting with Saudi Arabia
• Turkey, Greece and NATO – G20 and Russia

October 30, 2020

• China and Taiwan
• Turkey and Greece
• Azerbaijan and Armenia
• Election Security
• Israel and Sudan Peace Deal

October 1, 2020

• Election Security
• Belarus Update
• Turkey
• China
• Iran

September 11, 2020

• Election crisis in Belarus
• Russia – The Chinese/Indian Border
• Sanctions on Iran
• Venezuela

August 28, 2020

• Crisis in Belarus
• Situation in the South China Sea
• Arms embargo on Iran
• Israel/UAE Peace Deal
• Sahel Region

August 14, 2020

• Front and Center: China Update
• Middle East and North Africa
• Mexico and South America

July 24, 2020

• Chinese and Russian Cyber Thefts of COVID-19 Research
• Middle East and North Africa
• Mexico

July 10, 2020

• China
• Middle East and North Africa Updates
• South America Update: Venezuela

June 19, 2020

• China, Hong Kong, and North Korea
• Middle East and North Africa Updates
• South America Update: Brazil

June 6, 2020

• China and Hong Kong Update
• U.S. Decision to Delay the G7 Meeting
• Developments in the Middle East and North Africa
• Venezuela

May 15, 2020

• Venezuela
• Developments in Iran and Iraq
• Libya and Syria Updates
• Update on Chinese Pressure in the Region
• Kim Reappears

May 1, 2020

• North Korea
• Iran’s Satellite Launch and Continued Rhetoric
• Increased Chinese Naval Activity in the South China Sea
• Brazil, COVID-19, and a President Under Investigation

April 15, 2020

• Oil Production Agreement Libya Update
• Iran’s Continued Efforts in Iraq
• U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Request for Funding to Counter Chinese Expansion
• Venezuela
• U.S. Southern Command Increases Presence

March 27, 2020

• Who Will Blink First in the Oil Price Showdown?
• Update on the “Peace” Deal with the Taliban
• Activation of National Guard: Governors are in Charge

March 13, 2020

• The Academy GIG Weighs in on Coronavirus
• Russia and Saudi Arabia Square off on Oil Production
• Update on the “Peace” Deal with the Taliban
• Turkey and Syria: Ceasefire in the Idlib Region
• North Korean Missile Tests

March 1, 2020

• A “Peace” Deal with the Taliban
• New Sanctions on Venezuela
• President Trump’s Visit to India

February 14, 2020

• Cyber Threats from Iran, 30 days out
• Future of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
• Russia Sends Military Contractors to Venezuela to Protect Maduro
• Philippines to End Long-Held U.S. Security Pact

January 31, 2020

• Russian Influence in the Middle East and North Africa
• Effect of Lower Oil Prices
• Trump | Netanyahu Peace Plan

January 17, 2020

• The Global Impact of the Events in Iraq/Iran
• How Will Other Dictators React to U.S. Action?

December 20, 2019

• 2019 Year in Review
• Surprises in 2020
• Emerging Market World

December 6, 2019

• Turkey, France and NATO
• Iraq, Chile, and Hong Kong

November 15, 2019

• Hong Kong
• Iraq – A Tough Week for Asian and South American Currency and Stocks

November 1, 2019

• Turkey and Syria
• China and Trade
• Chile
• Ukraine and Russia
• North Korea and Indonesia