Around the World with Academy Securities

This publication supplements our SITREPs and Podcasts which are time sensitive, deeper dives into issues impacting markets and businesses. In Around the World, we will ensure our insights across the globe are consistently updated to keep you abreast of potential events that can impact global markets. We are also incorporating our Macro Strategy to identify how geopolitics is likely to move markets and alter economic conditions.


May 26, 2022

  • Finland and Sweden Apply to Join NATO
  • China’s Investments in Pakistan and Sri Lanka
  • North Korea Prepares for Another Nuclear Test
  • Cyber-Attack on Costa Rica’s Government
  • U.S. Sends Special Operations Troops to Somalia

April 28, 2022

  • Update on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
  • China’s Solomon Islands Partnership and Influence in the Region
  • Israeli | Palestinian Violence Escalates
  • Protests in Peru Over Inflation Crisis

March 31, 2022

  • Update on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
  • China’s Partnership with Russia and Cooperation with the Solomon Islands
  • Iran’s Low-Level Conflict with Israel is Intensifying
  • India’s and Turkey’s Position on Russia/Ukraine Conflict

February 28, 2022

  • Russian Invasion of Ukraine
  • China’s Growing Partnership with Russia
  • Nuclear Deal with Iran is Imminent
  • Multiple Coups in Africa and Threat of Terrorism in Sahel

January 28, 2022

  • Russian Incursion into Ukraine is Imminent
  • China’s Global Influence Initiatives
  • North Korean Weapons Testing
  • Iran’s Proxy Forces Strike UAE

December 17th, 2021

  • Will Russia Invade Ukraine in 2022?
  • Will there be a China | Taiwan Conflict in 2022?
  • Potential for Military Action against Iran in 2022.
  • Risk of a Major Cyber Attack in 2022.

November 30th, 2021

  • Russia and Ukraine
  • China | U.S. Virtual Summit
  • Civil War in Ethiopia
  • Situation in Sudan

October 27th, 2021

  • China and the Threat to Taiwan
  • Iran and the Nuclear Discussions: Time is Running Out
  • Venezuela and the 20-Year Deal with Iran
  • Russia and the Nord Stream 2
  • Turkey: NATO Ally Buying Additional Russian Weapons?

September 28th, 2021

  • Who Will Provide Aid to Afghanistan?
  • China and the U.S./UK/Australia Nuclear Submarine Deal
  • North Korea and the Arms Race on the Peninsula
  • Russia’s Parliamentary Elections
  • Iran: Window is Closing on the Nuclear Discussions

August 30th, 2021

  • The Situation in Afghanistan
  • China, Taiwan, and the South China Sea
  • Russia and the Taliban
  • Iran and the Status of the Nuclear Discussions
  • Ethiopia and the Tigray Conflict

July 28, 2021

  • China: Cyber, Afghanistan, and the Growing Tension with NATO
  • Russia: Cyber and Nord Stream 2
  • Iran and the JCPOA
  • Haiti and Cuba
  • France and the Sahel Region in Africa

June 30, 2021

  • The G-7 and NATO Focus on China
  • North Korea’s Food Crisis
  • U.S. | Russia Summit
  • Iranian and Israeli Presidential Elections
  • Turkey | U.S. Relationship

May 27, 2021

  • Ceasefire in Israel | Hamas Conflict and Update on the Iranian Nuclear Discussions
  • Cyber-Hack on Colonial Pipeline Originated in Russia
  • Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
  • Protests in Colombia

April 29, 2021

  • Russian Troops to Leave Ukrainian Border
  • China | Taiwan Tension
  • Iranian Nuclear Talks in Vienna
  • Myanmar Update
  • U.S. to Leave Afghanistan

March 31, 2021

  • Myanmar Update
  • U.S. | China Meetings in Alaska
  • Iranian Threats and Lack of Engagement
  • U.S. | India and the S-400
  • Russia | U.S. Relations in the Biden Administration

February 25, 2021

  • Protests in Myanmar
  • Future of the JCPOA and Iran’s Sponsorship of Terrorism
  • Russia and Belarus
  • Turkey and NATO

January 29, 2021

  • China and Taiwan Update
  • Iran: Engagement with U.S. and Partners?
  • Russia and the EU
  • Terrorism and Resurgence of ISIS
  • South America: Economic/Political Impact of COVID

December 20, 2020

  • China and Taiwan Risks in 2021
  • North Korea: More Aggressive vs. Engaging in 2021
  • U.S. Relationship with India in 2021
  • Iran Back on the Offensive in 2021
  • Risk of Further Cyber Hacks (or Attacks) in the U.S. in 2021

December 1, 2020

  • China and Taiwan Update Iran and the JCPOA
  • Israel’s Secret Meeting with Saudi Arabia
  • Turkey, Greece and NATO – G20 and Russia

October 30, 2020

  • China and Taiwan
  • Turkey and Greece
  • Azerbaijan and Armenia
  • Election Security
  • Israel and Sudan Peace Deal

October 1, 2020

  • Election Security
  • Belarus Update
  • Turkey
  • China
  • Iran

September 11, 2020

  • Election crisis in Belarus
  • Russia – The Chinese/Indian Border
  • Sanctions on Iran
  • Venezuela

August 28, 2020

  • Crisis in Belarus
  • Situation in the South China Sea
  • Arms embargo on Iran
  • Israel/UAE Peace Deal
  • Sahel Region

August 14, 2020

  • Front and Center: China Update
  • Middle East and North Africa
  • Mexico and South America

July 24, 2020

  • Chinese and Russian Cyber Thefts of COVID-19 Research
  • Middle East and North Africa
  • Mexico

July 10, 2020

  • China
  • Middle East and North Africa Updates
  • South America Update: Venezuela

June 19, 2020

  • China, Hong Kong, and North Korea
  • Middle East and North Africa Updates
  • South America Update: Brazil

June 6, 2020

  • China and Hong Kong Update
  • U.S. Decision to Delay the G7 Meeting
  • Developments in the Middle East and North Africa
  • Venezuela

May 15, 2020

  • Venezuela
  • Developments in Iran and Iraq
  • Libya and Syria Updates
  • Update on Chinese Pressure in the Region
  • Kim Reappears

May 1, 2020

  • North Korea
  • Iran’s Satellite Launch and Continued Rhetoric
  • Increased Chinese Naval Activity in the South China Sea
  • Brazil, COVID-19, and a President Under Investigation

April 15, 2020

  • Oil Production Agreement Libya Update
  • Iran’s Continued Efforts in Iraq
  • U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Request for Funding to Counter Chinese Expansion
  • Venezuela
  • U.S. Southern Command Increases Presence

March 27, 2020

  • Who Will Blink First in the Oil Price Showdown?
  • Update on the “Peace” Deal with the Taliban
  • Activation of National Guard: Governors are in Charge

March 13, 2020

  • The Academy GIG Weighs in on Coronavirus
  • Russia and Saudi Arabia Square off on Oil Production
  • Update on the “Peace” Deal with the Taliban
  • Turkey and Syria: Ceasefire in the Idlib Region
  • North Korean Missile Tests

March 1, 2020

  • A “Peace” Deal with the Taliban
  • New Sanctions on Venezuela
  • President Trump’s Visit to India

February 14, 2020

  • Cyber Threats from Iran, 30 days out
  • Future of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
  • Russia Sends Military Contractors to Venezuela to Protect Maduro
  • Philippines to End Long-Held U.S. Security Pact

January 31, 2020

  • Russian Influence in the Middle East and North Africa
  • Effect of Lower Oil Prices
  • Trump | Netanyahu Peace Plan

January 17, 2020

  • The Global Impact of the Events in Iraq/Iran
  • How Will Other Dictators React to U.S. Action?

December 20, 2019

  • 2019 Year in Review
  • Surprises in 2020
  • Emerging Market World

December 6, 2019

  • Turkey, France and NATO
  • Iraq, Chile, and Hong Kong

November 15, 2019

  • Hong Kong
  • Iraq – A Tough Week for Asian and South American Currency and Stocks

November 1, 2019

  • Turkey and Syria
  • China and Trade
  • Chile
  • Ukraine and Russia
  • North Korea and Indonesia