Episodes
Table of Contents​ Introduction​ Israel commences operations in Rafah​ Russian forces advance on Kharkiv ​ Xi meets with Putin this week in China​ U.S. reduces number of troops in Sahel region​ Macroeconomic impacts​ Conclusion​
Published 05/15/24
Update on the war as the Israeli offensive into Rafah nears Israel’s strategy and next steps in the war against Hamas Risk of escalation with Iran and its proxy forces in the region U.S. support of Israel and construction of the aid pier China, Taiwan, India, Russia, and Ukraine Macroeconomic implications
Published 04/10/24
   Table of Contents​ Introduction​ War Between Israel and Hamas Continues​ Iran-Backed Houthi Forces Increase Attacks in Red Sea​ Russia | Ukraine Update​ China Increases Tension with the Philippines and Taiwan​ Crisis in Haiti​ Macroeconomic Implications​ Conclusion
Published 03/12/24
Table of contents:   Introduction War Between Israel and Hamas Continues Risk of Regional Conflict with Iran Grows Russia | Ukraine Update China Puts Pressure on Taiwan Following the Election Venezuela and Guyana Macroeconomic Implications Conclusion  
Published 02/15/24
   Table of Contents​ Introduction​ Election in Taiwan Increases Tension with China​ Threat from Iran Grows​ War Between Israel and Hamas Continues​ Russia | Ukraine Stalemate Throughout Much of This Year​ Turkey, Venezuela, Ecuador, Africa​ Macroeconomic Implications​ Q&A and Conclusion
Published 01/19/24
Table of Contents​ Introduction​ Israel resumes its operations following the end of the ceasefire​ Houthi rebels increase attacks in Red Sea​ U.S. strikes against Iranian-backed proxy forces in Syria and Iraq​ Update on China, Russia, and the war in Ukraine​ Macroeconomic impacts​ Conclusion
Published 12/06/23
This is a recording from a webinar held on November 2nd, 2023 featuring Lieutenant General David Deptula, Major General Mastin Robeson , our Head of Macro strategy Peter Tchir, and it is moderated by Rachel Washburn Vice President of Geopolitical Strategy at Academy Securities Introduction Update on the war as the Israeli ground offensive intensifies Israel's strategy and next steps in the war against Hamas Risk of escalation with Iran and its proxy forces in the region U S support of Israel...
Published 11/10/23
Table of Contents​ Introduction​ Overview of the situation​ Other parties that could get involved (Hezbollah, Iran)​ U.S. role in supporting Israel​ Impact to the strategic landscape in the Middle East​ Macroeconomic implications ​ Conclusion
Published 10/11/23
History of AI, key terms, and where we are today​ How AI will transform industries and the workforce​ Economic implications of AI​ Impact to geopolitical relationships​ Military use of AI (and considerations) ​ Future applications of AI 
Published 07/07/23
What led up to the crisis in Russia​ Wagner chief Prigozhin’s march on Moscow and why it stopped​ How this crisis will have an impact on President Putin ​ Future of the Wagner Group​ Macroeconomic implications​ What this means for the war in Ukraine​ Relationship between Russia and China
Published 07/05/23
Table of Contents​ Introduction​ Evolution of the U.S. strategic competition with China​ China’s engagement with allies of the U.S.​ The risk of a military confrontation over Taiwan​ Areas of potential cooperation between the U.S. and China ​ Conclusion​
Published 05/10/23
Table of Contents​ Introduction​ Update on Russia and Ukraine​ China, Taiwan, Japan, North Korea, and U.S. Influence in the Region​ India​ Iran​ Turkey/Greece​ Central and South America​ Cyber​ Macroeconomic Implications​ Conclusion
Published 01/26/23
• Introduction • Crypto Industry Overview • FTX Situation Update • Macro-Implications in the Crypto Space • Mainstream Adoption of Crypto/Blockchain • ESG Applications of Crypto • Geopolitical Aspects of Crypto
Published 12/08/22
Table of Contents​ Introduction: 00:00 – 2:00​ Seven Months into Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: 2:01 - 13:10​ The Path Forward for Ukraine: U.S. and NATO Support: 13:11 – 29:15​ Economic Implications for Europe and the West: 29:16 – 39:00​ The Path Forward for Russia: China and the Nuclear Threat: 39:01 – 42:15​ Transition to Sustainable Energy: 42:16 – 46:45​ Iranian Nuclear Program: 46:46 – 48:55​ Q&A: 48:56 – 57:11​ Conclusion: 57:12 - End​
Published 10/13/22
Table of Contents​ Introduction: 00:00 - 1:27​ Risk of Russian Nuclear/WMD Use in Ukraine: 1:28 - 6:21​ Proliferation and Modernization of Nuclear Weapons: 6:22 - 14:13​ Market Assessment of Nuclear Risk: 14:14 – 16:29​ Nuclear Threat from North Korea: 16:30 – 21:30​ Iran’s Nuclear Program: 21:31 – 27:40​ Future of Nuclear Power & ESG: 27:41 – 43:00​ Conclusion: 43:01 - End
Published 06/17/22
Published 06/09/22
Table of Contents​ Introduction: 00:00 – 1:20​ Cyber concerns related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: 1:21 – 7:50​ Cyber use in conjunction with sanctions: 7:51 – 10:42​ Can a cyber-attack trigger a NATO Article 5 response?: 10:43 – 13:15​ Critical infrastructure that could be at risk: 13:16 – 15:25​ Russia’s and Ukraine’s cyber capabilities: 15:26 – 19:20​ Q&A: 19:21 – 24:31​ Conclusion: 24:32 – End
Published 02/27/22
Table of Contents​ Introduction: 00:00 – 1:23​ State of Geopolitical Risk in 2022: 1:24 – 6:23​ Macro Perspective: End of an Era: 6:24 – 8:08​ India and Central/South America: 8:09 – 13:45​ Supply Chains, Cyber, and ESG: 13:46 – 22:39​ Space and Nuclear Weapons: 22:40 – 30:12​ Other Areas of Concern: 30:13 – 38:28​ Conclusion: 38:29 – End
Published 01/13/22
Table of Contents Introduction: 00:00 – 1:53 Status of the Iranian Nuclear Negotiations: 1:54 – 11:32 Israel’s Nuclear Weapons and Capabilities: 11:33 – 20:50 International Coalition to Confront Iran: 20:51 – 25:39 Nuclear Power Industry: 25:40 – 33:20 Chinese/Russian Hypersonic Technology and Space: 33:21 – 45:52 Q&A and Conclusion: 45:53 – End
Published 11/24/21
The second episode in our ESG series focuses on Social Responsibility and Diversity & Inclusion.  Our contributors to this conversation include: Rachel Washburn - Head of Geopolitical Intelligence Peter Tchir - Head of Macro Strategy Janie Mines - SVP of Inclusion & Innovation Mike Rodriguez - Head of ESG Table of Contents 0:00 - 1:43- Introductions 1:44 - 3:33 - Importance of Diversity 3:34 - 10:31 - Market Implications of Social Responsibility 10:32 - 17:59 - ESG...
Published 10/22/21
Table of Contents Introduction: 00:00 - 01:04 Why this matters to us: 1:05 - 02:59 The departure of the United States and the lead up to the collapse: 3:00 - 7:45 The strategic purpose of our presence - where we started, why we stayed and what risks to watch for next: 7:46 - 11:09 What does stability for Afghanistan look like today: 11:10 - 12:59 China and Other Superpowers in the region, the global economy moving forward and how we recover: 13:00 - 19:53 How this is different other...
Published 08/18/21
ESG Best Practices – Environmental Sustainability Table of Contents: Introduction: 00:00 – 01:25 Views of a Vulnerable Planet from Space: 1:25 – 4:30 Global Cooperation and Competition in ESG Issues: 4:31– 7:44 ESG Best Practices: 7:45 – 15:31 Space and Tech’s role in Addressing Climate Change: 15:32 – 20:36 Crypto Currency from a Green Perspective: 20:37 – 23:15 Resources for Clients: 23:16 - end Key Points: Viewing the earth from space allows for the observation of the...
Published 08/07/21
Table of Contents Introduction 00:00 - 2:35 Creation of US Space Force 2:36 - 13:30 International Players and cooperation in space 13:31 - 15:51 Private sector and commercialization of space 15:52 - 27:13 ESG element in space 27:14 - 29:20 National security and technology concerns 29:21 - 32:50 Geopolitical considerations and opportunities 32:51 - End
Published 05/21/21
Major General James "Spider" Marks, Major General Mastin Robeson, Peter Tchir, and Rachel Washburn discuss the recent increase of Russian Troops on the Border with Ukraine.     Table of Contents Introduction (0:00-2:43) Situation Overview (2:44-8:03) U.S. Options (8:04-11:12) Russia | China Relationship (11:13-15:02) Sanctions & Crypto Currencies (15:03-20:39) Russia's Objectives (20:40-24:20) Escalations & Indications to watch for (24:21-End)
Published 04/20/21