Geopolitical Podcast

Around the World with Academy Securities

March 26, 2026
Lieutenant General John Evans
United States Army (Ret.)
Geopolitical Intelligence Group Member,
Academy Securities
Vice Admiral David Buss
United States Navy (Ret.)
Geopolitical Intelligence Group 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
Operations Manager
Academy Securities

Table of Contents

Introduction

War with Iran

Crisis in Cuba

Update on Russia/Ukraine War

China | U.S. Summit Delayed

Macroeconomic Impacts

Conclusion