Around The Worldwith Academy Securities

In Around the World, we provide geopolitical insights from across the globe that are consistently updated to keep you abreast of potential events that can impact global markets, often before they earn the attention of the mainstream media. We also incorporate our macro strategy to identify how geopolitics is likely to move markets and alter economic conditions. 

These publications supplement our SITREPs and podcasts and are time-sensitive, deep dives into issues impacting markets and businesses.

 

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
  • War Between Israel and Hamas Continues
  • Iran-Backed Houthi Forces Increase Attacks in Red Sea
  • Russia | Ukraine Update
  • China Increases Tension with Taiwan
  • War Between Israel and Hamas Continues
  • Risk of Regional Conflict with Iran Grows
  • Russia | Ukraine Update
  • China Puts Pressure on Taiwan Following the Election

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
  • 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.
  • War Between Israel and Hamas
  • Risk of Escalation with Iran
  • Russia | Ukraine Update
  • Putin Visits Xi in China
  • Russia | Ukraine Update
  • U.S. Strengthens Ties in Indo-Pacific Region
  • Possible U.S. Defense Treaty with Saudi Arabia
  • Ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh
  • Russia | Ukraine Update
  • Tension with China over Taiwan
  • Coup in Niger
  • U.S. Forces in Gulf Risk Escalation with Iran
  • 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
  • Russia | Ukraine Update
  • U.S. Secretary of State Blinken Visits China
  • New U.S. | Iran Nuclear Discussions
  • Tensions Between Serbia and Kosovo
  • Russia | Ukraine Update
  • China’s Growing Relationship with Pakistan
  • Israel Strikes Iran-Backed Islamic Jihad in Gaza
  • Election in Turkey
  • Russia | Ukraine Update
  • China Conducts Military Exercises Around Taiwan
  • Israel Strikes Iranian Proxy Forces in Lebanon
  • Violence in Sudan
  • 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
  • Russia | Ukraine Update
  • China and the Risk of Unintended Consequences
  • Iran’s Relationship with China
  • Earthquake in Turkey
  •  Russia | Ukraine Update
  • Japan Increases Defense Spending
  • Iran Deepens Ties to Russia
  • Turkey Provokes Greece
  • Protests in Brazil and Peru

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
  • Russia | Ukraine Update
  • Turkey’s Military Operations in Northern Syria
  • China and the G20
  • U.S. Relationship with India and Pakistan
  • 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
  • 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
  • Tension with China Rises over Taiwan
  • Russia | Ukraine Update
  • U.S. Competition with Russia in Africa
  • Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran
  • Russia | Ukraine Update
  • Turkey’s Diplomatic Tightrope Walk
  • Iran’s Partnership with Russia
  • U.S. Relationship with Mexico
  • Update on Ukraine War
  • China Ratchets Up the Tension over Taiwan
  • Iran’s Nuclear Program
  • EU | Israel| Egypt Energy Deal
  • Violence in Mali
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Russian Incursion into Ukraine is Imminent
  • China’s Global Influence Initiatives
  • North Korean Weapons Testing
  • Iran’s Proxy Forces Strike UAE

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.
  • Russia and Ukraine
  • China | U.S. Virtual Summit
  • Civil War in Ethiopia
  • Situation in Sudan
  • 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?
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Russian Troops to Leave Ukrainian Border
  • China | Taiwan Tension
  • Iranian Nuclear Talks in Vienna
  • Myanmar Update
  • U.S. to Leave Afghanistan
  • 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
  • Protests in Myanmar
  • Future of the JCPOA and Iran’s Sponsorship of Terrorism
  • Russia and Belarus
  • Turkey and NATO
  • 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

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
  • China and Taiwan Update Iran and the JCPOA
  • Israel’s Secret Meeting with Saudi Arabia
  • Turkey, Greece and NATO – G20 and Russia
  • China and Taiwan
  • Turkey and Greece
  • Azerbaijan and Armenia
  • Election Security
  • Israel and Sudan Peace Deal
  • Election Security
  • Belarus Update
  • Turkey
  • China
  • Iran
  • Election crisis in Belarus
  • Russia – The Chinese/Indian Border
  • Sanctions on Iran
  • Venezuela
  • Crisis in Belarus
  • Situation in the South China Sea
  • Arms embargo on Iran
  • Israel/UAE Peace Deal
  • Sahel Region
  • Front and Center: China Update
  • Middle East and North Africa
  • Mexico and South America
  • Chinese and Russian Cyber Thefts of COVID-19 Research
  • Middle East and North Africa
  • Mexico
  • China
  • Middle East and North Africa Updates
  • South America Update: Venezuela
  • China, Hong Kong, and North Korea
  • Middle East and North Africa Updates
  • South America Update: Brazil
  • China and Hong Kong Update
  • U.S. Decision to Delay the G7 Meeting
  • Developments in the Middle East and North Africa
  • Venezuela
  • Venezuela
  • Developments in Iran and Iraq
  • Libya and Syria Updates
  • Update on Chinese Pressure in the Region
  • Kim Reappears
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • A “Peace” Deal with the Taliban
  • New Sanctions on Venezuela
  • President Trump’s Visit to India
  • 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
  • Russian Influence in the Middle East and North Africa
  • Effect of Lower Oil Prices
  • Trump | Netanyahu Peace Plan
  • The Global Impact of the Events in Iraq/Iran
  • How Will Other Dictators React to U.S. Action?

2019

  • 2019 Year in Review
  • Surprises in 2020
  • Emerging Market World
  • Turkey, France and NATO
  • Iraq, Chile, and Hong Kong
  • Hong Kong
  • Iraq – A Tough Week for Asian and South American Currency and Stocks
  • Turkey and Syria
  • China and Trade
  • Chile
  • Ukraine and Russia
  • North Korea and Indonesia

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