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Geopolitical FlashPoints
Around the World with Academy Securities
June 25, 2026
Vice Admiral Sara Joyner
United States Navy (Ret.)Geopolitical Intelligence Group Member,
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Vice Admiral Frank “Trey” Whitworth
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 VeteranVice President, Operations
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Talks Begin with Iran in Switzerland
Pathway Forward in Cuba
Russia/Ukraine War
China | U.S. Economic Tensions
Macroeconomic Impacts
Conclusion
