Geopolitical Podcast

Navigating Geopolitical and Macroeconomic Uncertainty

April 21, 2025
Major General James A. “Spider” Marks
United States Army (Ret.)
Head of Geopolitical Strategy
Academy Securities
General Sir Nick Parker
UK Army (Ret.)
Advisory Board Member,
Academy Securities
Peter Tchir
Head of Macro Strategy,
Academy Securities
Rachel Washburn
United States Army Veteran
Vice President, Geopolitical Strategy,
Academy Securities
Host: Nicholas Carpenito
United States Air Force Veteran
Vice President, Operations
Academy Securities

Table of Contents

Introduction

Israel Returns to War in Gaza

U.S. | Iran Nuclear Talks

Ceasefire Discussions Regarding War in Ukraine

Tensions with China over Tariffs and Taiwan

Macroeconomic Implications

Conclusion