Publications

By: Rachel Poole | On: March 17, 2022 |

Geopolitical Challenges and Statecraft

As we continue our analysis of Russia and the war in Ukraine this week, we dive deeper into some of the fears that have emerged as a result of the […]

By: Rachel Poole | On: March 16, 2022 |

CROSSROADS – At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

Here is a summary of the most important events that unfolded over the last month, and which may affect economic, financial and geopolitical issues in the months ahead: North America […]

By: Rachel Poole | On: March 12, 2022 |

Weekly Market Update

Global Market News Global equities declineGlobal equities declined again this week as inflation soars, the war in Ukraine escalates, and fears of a recession emerge. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones closed […]

By: John E. Charalambakis | On: March 11, 2022 |

Canceling the Noise, Not by Bread Alone: Part IV

In this edition of our series, we are focusing on two fundamental questions: Is the market stabilizing given the new reality of growth and inflation? Why has Putin’s delusional madness […]

By: Rachel Poole | On: March 10, 2022 |

The Day After & the Era of Transformation

Introduction: As we continue our analysis of the Russia-Ukraine conflict this week, we re-emphasize the war’s implications for food, energy, trade, and national security. As the West continues to respond, we […]

By: John E. Charalambakis | On: March 7, 2022 |

From Augustine and Machiavelli to Hobbes and Putin’s Ukrainian War:Market Regime and the New Balance of Power

Remirro de Orco was made the governor of Romagna by Cesare Borgia for one purpose: to silence rebellious voices and pacify an insurgency. Romero failed, and his body was found […]

By: Rachel Poole | On: March 5, 2022 |

Weekly Market Update

Global Market News Global equities continue to fallGlobal equities continued to fall this week as the Russian invasion of Ukraine intensified. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones closed the week […]

By: John E. Charalambakis | On: March 4, 2022 |

Canceling the Noise; Not by Bread Alone – Part III

What can we conclude from a week marked by a delusional war and high volatility, and what should we be preparing for? The first graph below portrays the YTD market […]

By: Rachel Poole | On: March 3, 2022 |

Geopolitical Challenges and Statecraft

The balance of world affairs has changed dramatically since the morning of February 24th, when Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine. Much of the globe has coalesced against Moscow, […]

By: John E. Charalambakis | On: March 2, 2022 |

A Discussion about Crimea and Russia in St. Petersburg: The Eagles’ Echoes

We thought to share with you a piece that we had posted in 2014, almost 8 years ago. We believe It is pretty relevant for the current circumstances. March 20, […]

By: The BlackSummit Team | On: March 1, 2022 |

The Wooden Nickel

The Wooden Nickel is a collection of roughly a handful of recent topics that have caught our attention. Here you’ll find current, open-ended thoughts. We wish to use this piece […]