Navigating Geopolitical Risk in the Middle East, Asia, and Eastern Europe
July 17, 2024

Major General James “Spider” Marks
United States Army (Ret.)Advisory Board Member, Academy Securities

Major General Mastin Robeson
United States Marine Corps (Ret.)Advisory Board Member, Academy Securities

Peter Tchir
Head of Macro Strategy, Academy Securities
Rachel Washburn
United States Army VeteranVice President, Geopolitical Strategy, Academy Securities

Host: Staff Sergeant Andrew Robinson
United States Marine Corps (Ret.)Vice President, Capital Markets, Academy Securities
Table of Contents
Introduction
Update on the war in Gaza
Risk of escalation between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah
Russia enhances partnerships to support its war in Ukraine
Key developments from the NATO Summit
Macroeconomic implications
Conclusion