Geopolitical Podcast

Around the World with Academy Securities

July 23, 2025
Vice Admiral Kelly Aeschbach
United States Navy (Ret.)
Advisory Board Member, Academy Securities
Peter Tchir
Head of Macro Strategy, Academy Securities
Maria Donnelly
Associate, Geopolitical Strategy
Academy Securities
Moderator: Bret Lowry
United States Navy Veteran
Managing Director, Head of Special Situations Academy Securities
Host: Nicholas Carpenito
United States Air Force Veteran
Vice President, Operations
Academy Securities

Table of Contents

Introduction

Next Steps with Iran Following the 12-Day War

Ceasefire Discussions in Gaza

Russia | Ukraine Ceasefire Talks in Turkey

Trade Deal with China and the Race for Rare Earths

Macroeconomic Impacts

Conclusion