Geopolitical Insights

We no longer have the luxury of viewing the world from a linear perspective. The compounding effects of global events and the speed at which they occur produce exponential shifts in market dynamics.

Through our Situation Reports (SITREP), Academy’s Geopolitical team responds to potentially market-moving developments with a quick and to the point report that reflects immediate reactions and thoughts from some of the foremost experts on each subject. As events unfold and a deeper story emerges, these reports are later supplemented by our more in-depth Around the World reports and podcasts.

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Academy SITREP – U.S. Evacuates Some Personnel From Al Udeid Air Base as Trump Considers Iran Strike

What has Happened: The U.S. military is evacuating some personnel from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as a precaution, as President Trump weighs ordering military action in Iran. At least 2,500 people (the number could be much higher) have been killed since the unrest erupted last month against spiraling prices, according to the U.S.-based ... Academy SITREP – U.S. Evacuates Some Personnel From Al Udeid Air Base as Trump Considers Iran Strike

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Academy SITREP – Protests in Iran Continue Amid Threat of U.S. Intervention

January 11, 2026 What has Happened: As a follow-up to our previous SITREP, the protests in Iran are entering their third week, and at least 500 protesters have been killed, and more than 10,000 people have been arrested. Iran has now been offline for more than 72 hours after the authorities shut down internet access and telephone lines. ... Academy SITREP – Protests in Iran Continue Amid Threat of U.S. Intervention

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Academy SITREP – U.S. Captures Maduro

January 3, 2026 What has Happened: Early this morning, the U.S. carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and captured and extracted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a military and law-enforcement operation. Maduro’s capture comes after months of U.S. pressure on his regime, including the seizure of oil tankers off Venezuela’s coast, aerial attacks on ... Academy SITREP – U.S. Captures Maduro

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Academy SITREP – Protests in Iran

January 2, 2026 What has Happened: Earlier today, President Trump said that the United States would come to the aid of protesters in Iran if the government there used lethal force against them. The warning came after demonstrations (that have run for nearly a week) turned deadly, with clashes between protesters and police leaving several dead. Iran’s economy ... Academy SITREP – Protests in Iran

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