Around the World with Academy Securities
February 20, 2026
Lieutenant General David Beydler
United States Marine Corps (Ret.)Geopolitical Intelligence Group Member
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Shelby Pierson
National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyGeopolitical Intelligence Group Member
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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
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Host: Nicholas Carpenito
United States Air Force VeteranVice President, Operations
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Nuclear Talks and the Likelihood of a Conflict with Iran
What Comes Next For Cuba?
Russia/Ukraine War Update
China, Taiwan, and the Philippines
Macroeconomic impacts
Conclusion
