May 2024 – Around the World with Academy Securities
May 14, 2024

Major General James A. “Spider” Marks
United States Army (Ret.)Head of Geopolitical Strategy, Academy Securities

Peter Tchir
Head of Macro Strategy, Academy Securities
Maria Donnelly
Associate, Geopolitical Strategy, Academy Securities
Moderator: Bret Lowry
United States Navy VeteranManaging Director, Head of Special Situations Academy Securities

Host: Staff Sergeant Andrew Robinson
United States Marine Corps (Ret.)Vice President, Capital Markets, Academy Securities
Table of Contents
Introduction
Israel commences operations in Rafah
Russian forces advance on Kharkiv
Xi meets with Putin this week in China
U.S. reduces number of troops in Sahel region
Macroeconomic impacts
Conclusion