Geopolitics and the Global Risk Landscape

Geopolitics and the Global Risk Landscape

July 6, 2026 · 57 min

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Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William “Dave” Beydler discusses military strategy and the current global geopolitical landscape.

The conflict in the Middle East has sent shock waves around the globe. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William “Dave” Beydler, former Director of Strategy, Plans and Policy at U.S. Central Command and later Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, U.S. Central Command, joined us to share insights on military strategy in Iran and the region. He weighed in on the current global geopolitical landscape, the changing nature of global conflicts today, U.S. alliances and national security challenges. A career naval aviator who served more than 37 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. Beydler also discussed military recruitment and veteran employment and support. Today he represents Academy Securities’ Geopolitical Intelligence Group. Watch the original Wednesdays with Woodward® webinar, recorded on May 27, 2026: https://institute.travelers.com/webinar-series/symposia-series/global-risk-landscape . --- Visit the Travelers Institute® website: http://travelersinstitute.org/ . Join the Travelers Institute® email list: https://travl.rs/488XJZM . Subscribe to the Travelers Institute® podcast newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7328774828839100417…

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