Geopolitical Podcast

Around the World with Academy Securities

April 23, 2026
Lieutenant General Jamie Jarrard
United States Army (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
Vice President, Operations
Academy Securities

Table of Contents

Introduction

Ceasefire in Iran

Talks with Cuba

Update on Russia/Ukraine War

Upcoming China | U.S. Summit

Macroeconomic Impacts

Conclusion