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Geopolitical FlashPoints
Around the World with Academy Securities
March 26, 2026
Lieutenant General John Evans
United States Army (Ret.)Geopolitical Intelligence Group Member,
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Vice Admiral David Buss
United States Navy (Ret.)Geopolitical Intelligence Group Member,
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Peter Tchir
Head of Macro StrategyAcademy Securities
Maria Donnelly
Associate, Geopolitical StrategyAcademy Securities
Moderator: Bret Lowry
United States Navy VeteranManaging Director, Head of Special Situations
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Host: Nicholas Carpenito
United States Air Force VeteranOperations Manager
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Table of Contents
Introduction
War with Iran
Crisis in Cuba
Update on Russia/Ukraine War
China | U.S. Summit Delayed
Macroeconomic Impacts
Conclusion