Geopolitical Insights

We no longer have the luxury of viewing the world from a linear perspective. The compounding effects of global events and the speed at which they occur produce exponential shifts in market dynamics.

Through our Situation Reports (SITREP), Academy’s Geopolitical team responds to potentially market-moving developments with a quick and to the point report that reflects immediate reactions and thoughts from some of the foremost experts on each subject. As events unfold and a deeper story emerges, these reports are later supplemented by our more in-depth Around the World reports and podcasts.

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Academy SITREP – Iran Commences Missile Strikes on Israel

What has Happened: This afternoon, Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles toward Israel, beginning its retaliatory campaign after waves of Israeli strikes devastated Iran’s military chain of command and hit critical nuclear facilities. At least seven sites in Tel Aviv and its surrounding areas were hit in the Iranian missile attack (with damage reports/injuries TBD, ... Academy SITREP – Iran Commences Missile Strikes on Israel

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Academy SITREP – Israel Strikes Iran

June 13, 2025 What has Happened: Last evening, Israel launched a series of strikes against Iran that included dozens of targets, including the country’s nuclear enrichment facilities, its military leaders (including the head of the IRGC), and nuclear scientists. Operation Rising Lion is being described by PM Netanyahu as a targeted military operation designed to roll back the ... Academy SITREP – Israel Strikes Iran

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Academy SITREP – Israel Prepared to Strike Iran

June 12, 2025 What has Happened: Yesterday, it was announced that the U.S. is preparing a partial evacuation of its Iraqi embassy and will allow military dependents to leave locations around the Middle East due to heightened security risks in the region. Recently, U.S. officials have been told that Israel is “fully ready to launch an operation into ... Academy SITREP – Israel Prepared to Strike Iran

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Academy SITREP – Ukraine Conducts Drone Attack Against Russian Strategic Bombers

June 2, 2025 What has Happened: Last evening, a Ukrainian drone attack destroyed dozens of bombers deep inside of Russia’s territory, a day before the two sides met for a new round of direct talks in Istanbul. Ukraine said that 117 drones were used in the attacks, known as Operation Spider’s Web, and that 41 Russian aircraft were ... Academy SITREP – Ukraine Conducts Drone Attack Against Russian Strategic Bombers

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Academy SITREP – India and Pakistan Agree to a Ceasefire

May 10, 2025 What has Happened: Earlier today, India and Pakistan agreed to a halt in fighting after back-and-forth strikes deepened the fears of a wider conflict. However, there have been reports of violations of the ceasefire agreement by both sides. President Trump made the surprise ceasefire announcement after what he said was a night of talks mediated ... Academy SITREP – India and Pakistan Agree to a Ceasefire

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Academy SITREP – India Launches Airstrikes into Pakistan

May 7, 2025 What has Happened: This evening, India launched missile strikes against Pakistan, hitting “terrorist infrastructure” (but did not target any Pakistani military facilities) in both Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The Indian government said that its forces had struck nine targets in Pakistan (and on Pakistan’s side of the disputed Kashmir region) and that its military actions ... Academy SITREP – India Launches Airstrikes into Pakistan

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Academy SITREP – Tensions Between India and Pakistan Following Attack in Kashmir

April 24, 2025 What has Happened: On April 22nd, 26 people were killed and many others were injured in an attack by suspected Pakistan-based militants in Indian-controlled Kashmir. In response, India has commenced a series of actions aimed at Pakistan and its support of terrorist attacks on Indian soil. India suspended a crucial river water treaty that allows ... Academy SITREP – Tensions Between India and Pakistan Following Attack in Kashmir

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Academy SITREP – U.S. and Iran to Commence Nuclear Talks

April 11, 2025 What has Happened: Iran and the United States will hold talks in Oman on Saturday in an attempt to restart negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program. While the Trump administration has insisted that the talks will be direct, Iran has said they will be indirect and mediated by a third party. U.S. envoy Steve ... Academy SITREP – U.S. and Iran to Commence Nuclear Talks

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Academy SITREP – Israel Resumes Strikes in Gaza

March 18, 2025 What has Happened: Earlier this morning, Israel launched a series of attacks against Hamas targets across the Gaza Strip, killing more than 400 people. Netanyahu ordered the strikes after Hamas failed to release additional hostages or accept the U.S. proposal for extending the ceasefire. Hamas has refused to release additional hostages until Israel promises to ... Academy SITREP – Israel Resumes Strikes in Gaza

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Academy SITREP – U.S. Conducts Large-Scale Strikes in Yemen

March 15, 2025 What has Happened: Earlier today, the U.S. carried out significant military strikes on dozens of Houthi targets in Yemen. U.S. air and naval assets in the region hit Houthi radars, air defenses, missiles, and drone systems in an effort to help secure critical international shipping lanes and send a message to the Houthis and their ... Academy SITREP – U.S. Conducts Large-Scale Strikes in Yemen

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Academy SITREP – Gaza Ceasefire in Jeopardy

February 12, 2025 What has Happened: Earlier this week, Hamas accused Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire deal by asserting that the IDF is continuing to shoot at Palestinians, delaying the return of Palestinians to northern Gaza, and not allowing the agreed upon humanitarian aid to enter the area. As a result, Hamas threatened to postpone ... Academy SITREP – Gaza Ceasefire in Jeopardy

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Academy SITREP – Ceasefire in Gaza

January 15, 2025 What has Happened: Earlier today, Israel and Hamas reached an agreement that will pause fighting in Gaza. The agreement includes three phases, the first of which is a 42-day ceasefire, during which 33 hostages (children, women, female soldiers, men over the age of 50, and humanitarian cases) would be released, while Hamas would receive hundreds ... Academy SITREP – Ceasefire in Gaza

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Academy SITREP – Terrorist Attack in New Orleans

January 2, 2025 What has Happened: Early on January 1st, at least 15 people were killed and dozens injured when a driver rammed a pickup truck into a crowd during the New Year’s celebration in New Orleans. The FBI is investigating this incident as an “act of terrorism.” The FBI has identified the suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, as a ... Academy SITREP – Terrorist Attack in New Orleans

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