Academy Securities: Geopolitical & Macro Strategy Podcast

Response to the Helsinki Summit

As Americans discuss the Helsinki Summit, Major General James "Spider" Marks provides his outlook.  General Marks spent a majority of his life serving within the intelligence community.  In this episode he shares his thoughts on leadership, diplomacy, U.S./Russian relations, NATO, and the intelligence community. 

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The NATO and Helsinki Summits

This week's episode of Academy Securities Geopolitical & Macro Strategy podcast features Major General James "Spider" Marks, Peter Tchir, & Racheal Washburn.  This episode covers NATO, Russia, and the ongoing Trade War.

 

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Iran threatens the Strait or Hormuz - Trade War Begins

This week's podcast features Academy Securities Advisory Board member Brigadier General Anthony Tata.  We discuss Iran's recent threats of impacting the Strait of Hormuz.  We also talk about the beginning of the trade war with China.  Finally we touch on cyber warfare and provide a quick update on N. Korea.

Summer of Summits - Putin/Trump Summit - SECDEF visit to China - Market Update

Putin/Trump Summit:

• Syria
• Shared U.S.-Russia objectives in the conflict
• Assad will remain in power
• The U.S. will attempt to counter violent extremism while not damaging its relationship with Turkey
• Military Adventurism
• Ukraine won’t join NATO but could establish a Switzerland like posture as to not antagonize Russia
• Ukraine should reinforce their vital role in delivering Russian energy to Europe
• Tension with Baltic states 
• Cyber
• Russian meddling in democratic institutions will be addressed 

 

Sec. Mattis' visit to China:

• Perfectly timed on the heels of the North Korea summit
• China’s military is growing and becoming an expeditionary force
• Opportunity to cooperate in the South China Sea

 

Market Update:

• Markets remain volatile 
• Remain cautious on markets but optimistic for future growth
• Migration legislation has impacted markets and Europe has made progress addressing this issue

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North Korea relations post-summit and Turkish Elections

Academy Securities presents Major General James "Spider" Marks, Rachel Washburn, and Head of Macro Strategy Peter Tchir.  These members of our Geopolitical & Macro Strategy Departments offer their unique expertise regarding North Korean Summit as well as upcoming Turkish elections.  Host Andrew Robinson also recounts the story from his time in the Marine Corps and shares his Alive Day reflections.

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Podcast Subject Time Marks

0:00 - 16:32 - North Korea

16:32 - 27:17 Turkey

27:17 - 30:28 Peter Macro Update

30:28 - 37:40 Andy Alive Day and conclusion

N. Korea, Russia G-7, Violent Extremism

• N. Korea Summit
• Russia & G-7
• U.S. vs. violent extremism

Academy Securities presents Lieutenant General David Deptula, Brigadier General Anthony Tata, and Head of Macro Strategy Peter Tchir.  These members of our Geopolitical & Macro Strategy Departments offer their unique expertise regarding North Korean Summit, Russia and the G-7, as well as the U.S. fight against violent extremism.

Turkey, Iran, Syria, Venezuela, & Argentina

Academy Securities presents Major General James "Spider" Marks, Head of Macro Strategy Peter Tchir, and Major General Maston Robeson.  These members of our Geopolitical & Macro Strategy Departments offer their unique expertise regarding Turkey, Iran, Syria, Venezuela & Argentina.

N. Korea, China, Indonesia, & Cyber Threats

Academy Securities presents Major General James "Spider" Marks, Head of Macro Strategy Peter Tchir, and Major General Maston Robeson.  These members of our Geopolitical & Macro Strategy Departments offer their unique expertise regarding North Korea, China, Indonesia, and Cyber Threats.