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Geopolitical FlashPoints
Around the World with Academy Securities
February 10, 2025
Lieutenant General Rick Waddell
United States Army (Ret.)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
Status of the ceasefire in Gaza
Potential for U.S. engagement with Iran
Update on the war between Russia and Ukraine
Tensions over tariffs with China
U.S. interest in Greenland
Macroeconomic impacts
Conclusion