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Geopolitical FlashPoints
Navigating Geopolitical and Macroeconomic Uncertainty
April 21, 2025
Major General James A. “Spider” Marks
United States Army (Ret.)Head of Geopolitical Strategy
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General Sir Nick Parker
UK Army (Ret.)Advisory Board Member,
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Peter Tchir
Head of Macro Strategy,Academy Securities

Rachel Washburn
United States Army VeteranVice President, Geopolitical Strategy,
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Host: Nicholas Carpenito
United States Air Force VeteranVice President, Operations
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Israel Returns to War in Gaza
U.S. | Iran Nuclear Talks
Ceasefire Discussions Regarding War in Ukraine
Tensions with China over Tariffs and Taiwan
Macroeconomic Implications
Conclusion