Geopolitical Podcast

Path Forward in Venezuela and 2026 Geopolitical Outlook

January 7, 2026
Lieutenant General Robert Ashley
United States Army (Ret.)
Advisory Board Member, Academy Securities
Lieutenant General David Bellon
United States Marine Corps (Ret.)
Advisory Board Member, Academy Securities
Linda Weissgold
Former CIA Deputy Director for Analysis
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

U.S. Captures Maduro

Protests in Iran

Status of the Russia/Ukraine Peace Discussions

Chinese Wargame Exercises Around Taiwan

Opportunities for the U.S. in Africa

Macroeconomic Implication