Geopolitical Podcast

Ceasefire with Iran

April 10, 2026
Major General James “Spider” Marks
United States Army (Ret.)
Head of Geopolitical Strategy,
Academy Securities
Peter Tchir
Head of Macro Strategy,
Academy Securities
Moderator: Bret Lowry
United States Navy Veteran
Managing Director, Head of Special Situations
Academy Securities
Nicholas Carpenito
United States Air Force Veteran
Vice President, Operations
Academy Securities

Table of Contents

Introduction​

Objectives of the War​

Israel and Hezbollah​

The Strait of Hormuz​

Iranian Nuclear Material​

Pathway to a Final Deal​

Macroeconomic Impacts​

Conclusion