Around the World with Academy Securities
December 15, 2025
Lieutenant General Rick Waddell
United States Army (Ret.)Advisory Board Member, Academy Securities
Neil Wiley
Former Principal Executive, Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)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
Will Venezuela strikes result in removing Maduro in 2026?
Russia/Ukraine peace in 2026?
Will the ceasefire in Gaza/Lebanon hold in 2026?
China/Taiwan tensions continue in 2026?
Will Russia and China expand their footprints in Africa in 2026?
Macroeconomic impacts
Conclusion
