Academy Securities: Geopolitical & Macro Strategy Podcast

• Israeli operations continue in Rafah​
• Iran holds elections June 28th ​
• Ukraine strikes targets in Russia with U.S. weapons​
• U.S. and China defense chiefs meet for talks in Singapore​
• Russia conducts naval and air exercises in Caribbean​
• Macroeconomic impacts

Today our conversation focuses on India & Pakistan. On February 14th a terrorist attack killed 40 Indian soldiers in Indian controlled Kashmir. India claimed this week that it launched airstrikes into Pakistani territory against the terrorist groups responsible for the February 14th attack.
This Wednesday a confrontation occurred between Pakistani and Indian fighter jets which resulted in Indian aircraft being shot down and a plot captured by Pakistani forces. As this was recorded Pakistani and Indian governments had begun negotiations for the return of the Indian Pilot.
Rachel Washburn and Major General James Spider Marks discuss this situation involving 2 nuclear-armed nations.

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

• 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

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 and recent strikes against Iranian proxy forces in Syria
• Macroeconomic implications of the war
• Conclusion