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Geopolitical FlashPoints
Updates on the War Between Israel and Hamas
November 10, 2023
Lieutenant General David Deptula
United States Air Force (Ret.)Advisory Board Member, Academy Securities

Major General Mastin Robeson
United States Marine Corps (Ret.)Advisory Board Member, Academy Securities

Peter Tchir
Head of Macro Strategy, Academy Securities
Moderator: Rachel Washburn
United States Army VeteranVice President, Geopolitical Strategy, Academy Securities

Host: Staff Sergeant Andrew Robinson
United States Marine Corps (Ret.)Vice President, Capital Markets, Academy Securities
Table of Contents
Introduction
Update on the war as the Israeli ground offensive intensifies
Israel’s strategy and next steps in the war against Hamas
Risk of escalation with Iran and its proxy forces in the region
U.S. support of Israel and recent strikes against Iranian proxy forces in Syria
Macroeconomic implications of the war
Russia, China, and India
Conclusion