Introduction Will Venezuela strikes result in removing Maduro in 2026? Russia/Ukraine peace in 2026? Will the ceasefire in Gaza/Lebanon hold in 2026? China/Taiwan tensions continue in 2026? Will Russia and China expand their footprints in Africa in 2026? Macroeconomic impacts Conclusion

National Production for National SecurityU.S. Initiatives in Rare Earths, Critical Minerals, Chips, and ElectricityChanging Priorities to Highlight Defense of the HomelandIncreased Pressure on Latin AmericaOpportunities for InvestmentMacroeconomic Implications

Introduction Status of the Ceasefire in Gaza Update on the War in Ukraine Tensions Between China and the U.S. Over Rare Earths U.S. Increases Pressure on Latin America Macroeconomic Impacts Conclusion

Introduction​ Russia’s Drone and Aircraft Incursions into NATO Countries​ Israel Expands its Operations in Gaza City​ Tensions Between China and the Philippines Continue​ U.S. Strikes on Venezuelan Drug Boats​ Telecom Threat in NYC​ Macroeconomic Impacts​ Conclusion

Introduction Russia | Ukraine Peace Discussions Israel Commences Operation to Occupy Gaza City Tensions Between China and the Philippines U.S. Deploys Naval and Marine Corps Forces to the Caribbean Macroeconomic Impacts Conclusion

Introduction​ Russia | Ukraine Peace Discussions​ Israel Commences Operation to Occupy Gaza City​ Tension Between China and the Philippines​ U.S. Deploys Naval and Marine Corps Forces to the Caribbean​ Macroeconomic Impacts​ Conclusion

Introduction Israel’s Preemptive Strikes on Iran Iranian Missile Attacks on Israel U.S. Involvement in Defending Israel Escalation Scenarios Potential for a Nuclear Deal Macroeconomic Impacts Conclusion

Introduction Ceasefire Between India and Pakistan Iran Nuclear Discussions U.S. Nuclear Posture and Missile Defense Russia | Ukraine Peace Talks China | U.S. Trade Deal Macroeconomic Impacts Conclusion

Introduction Israel Returns to War in Gaza U.S. | Iran Nuclear Talks Ceasefire Discussions Regarding War in Ukraine Tensions with China over Tariffs and Taiwan Macroeconomic Implications Conclusion

Introduction​ Status of the ceasefire discussions in Gaza​ U.S. applies pressure on Iran ​ Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia​ Tensions over tariffs with China​ Gray zone concerns​ Macroeconomic impacts​ Conclusion

Introduction U.S. priorities in space Artemis program and U.S. return to the moon Competition with China and Russia in space Commercial opportunities and rare earth minerals Space Force Macroeconomic impacts Conclusion

Introduction Status of the ceasefire in Gaza Potential for U.S. engagement with Iran Update on the war between Russia and Ukraine Tensions over tariffs with China U.S. interest in Greenland Macroeconomic impacts Conclusion

Uncertainty in Syria in 2025 Potential for a Ceasefire in Gaza in 2025 Engagement with Iran in 2025 Likelihood of a Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine in 2025 Tensions Between China and Taiwan/the Philippines Continue in 2025 Macroeconomic Implications

Introduction Assad regime falls in Syria Update on the war in Gaza and the ceasefire in Lebanon U.S. engagement with Iran in 2025 Likelihood of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in 2025 Tension with China over Taiwan and the Philippines continues in 2025 Macroeconomic impacts Conclusion

Introduction​ Update on the war in Gaza, Hezbollah, and the ceasefire negotiations​ Iran and Israel exchange strikes once again​ North Korea sends troops to Russia​ Tensions between China and Taiwan​ Macroeconomic impacts​ Conclusion

Update on the War in Gaza Israeli Ground Offensive in Lebanon Iran Launches Ballistic Missile Attack Against Israel Potential Options for Israeli Response

Introduction Update on the war in Gaza, Hezbollah, and the ceasefire negotiations Iran sends ballistic missiles to Russia U.S. considers lifting restrictions on Ukraine’s use of weapons in Russia China and the Philippines hold talks to reduce tensions around Sabina Shoal Macroeconomic impacts Conclusion

Update on the war in Gaza and the ceasefire negotiations​ Potential for Iranian/Hezbollah retaliatory attacks against Israel​ Ukraine’s cross-border incursion into Russia​ Maduro claims victory in Venezuela​ Macroeconomic impacts

Update on the war in Gaza​ Risk of escalation between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah​ Russia enhances partnerships to support its war in Ukraine​ Key developments from the NATO Summit ​ Macroeconomic implications

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