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Geopolitical FlashPoints
Around the World with Academy Securities
May 14, 2025
Neil Wiley
Former Principal Executive, Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)Advisory Board Member, Academy Securities

Peter Tchir
Head of Macro Strategy,Academy Securities

Maria Donnelly
Associate, Geopolitical StrategyAcademy Securities

Moderator: Bret Lowry
United States Navy VeteranManaging Director, Head of Special Situations Academy Securities

Host: Nicholas Carpenito
United States Air Force VeteranVice President, Operations
Academy Securities
Table of Contents
Introduction
Ceasefire Between India and Pakistan
Iran Nuclear Discussions
U.S. Nuclear Posture and Missile Defense
Russia | Ukraine Peace Talks
China | U.S. Trade Deal
Macroeconomic Impacts
Conclusion