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Geopolitical FlashPoints
December 2024 – Around the World with Academy Securities
December 9, 2024
Major General James A. “Spider” Marks
United States Army (Ret.)Head of Geopolitical Strategy, Academy Securities
Peter Tchir
Head of Macro Strategy, Academy Securities
Maria Donnelly
Associate, Geopolitical Strategy, Academy Securities
Moderator: Bret Lowry
United States Navy VeteranManaging Director, Head of Special Situations Academy Securities
Host: Nicholas Carpenito
United States Air Force VeteranOperations Manager, Academy Securities
Table of Contents
Introduction
Assad regime falls in Syria
Update on the war in Gaza and the ceasefire in Lebanon
U.S. engagement with Iran in 2025
Likelihood of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in 2025
Tension with China over Taiwan and the Philippines continues in 2025
Macroeconomic impacts
Conclusion
