In this episode of the Stratfor Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Sam Lichtenstein, Stratfor Director of Global Security Analysts at RANE. A year of protests against Belarus president Lukashenko's rule has almost ended in Belarus. Why? The government has forcefully shut down almost all dissent. Sam Lichtenstein discusses what happens next. 

The US is still in the grip of a massive crisis that is stealing lives, costing billions in treatment, and crippling state systems designed to support those with addiction issues. In this RANE Insights podcast, RANE founder David Lawrence speaks to Arden O'Connor, who leads the O’Connor Professional Group which addresses the needs of families and individuals struggling with an array of behavioral health issues, including addiction. They discuss what can change, what will change and what needs to change - now. Subscribe to the RANE Podcast wherever you listen, including Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Podcast Addict Castbox Stitcher Spotify

In this episode of the Stratfor Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Carmen Colosi. Colosi is Stratfor Latin America Analyst with RANE. Thousands of people have been protesting in Colombia. They took to the streets in late April, and since then, more than 40 people have been killed - and several hundred more have been injured --- in clashes with police and riot squads. How will it end? 

In this week’s RANE Insights on COVID 19 podcast, our experts discuss the federal mask mandate that left elation - confusion, and concern in its wake, debunking vaccine myths and how vaccines may affect summer camp. RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Drs. Fred Southwick and Bill Lang for our weekly coronavirus update. Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine.  Individuals and organizations turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. Sign up for our coronavirus solution to get critical information on the COVID-19 pandemic delivered daily. Visit us at ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of the Stratfor Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, we break down the implications of the cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline. Within days, the ransomware cyber attack was having a major impact on fuel supplies to the East Coast. But it disrupted more than fuel supplies. Emily Donahue gets insight from Stratfor Senior Global Analyst at RANE, Matthew Bey, into the significance of the attack and the reactions it might prompt from both government and businesses in the US. Sign up for the FREE Stratfor newsletter from RANE.

Geopolitics is a term that is often misunderstood and misused. In the media, anything seen as disruptive between two countries is called geopolitical tension. In academia, there are ongoing debates over whether geopolitics is a tool of power and oppression or an explanatory tool to understand state behavior. Geopolitics as an idea is seeing a rapid resurgence, particularly as U.S.-China “Great Power Competition” is on the rise. In past episodes of Stratfor's Baker's Dozen podcast series from RANE, we have taken a look at key countries and regions through a geopolitical lens. In today's episode, Rodger Baker is joined by Dr. Len Hochberg, a Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and the U.S. coordinator of the Mackinder Forum, to talk a little bit about geopolitics, and why it is useful to add a geopolitical perspective to your own toolkit.  Enjoying geopolitics? Subscribe to the FREE Stratfor newsletter and get regular updates from our analysts: 

In late April, the Italian government announced a plan to spend more than 220 billion euros over the next few years to boost economic growth. In this episode of the Stratfor Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue asks Stratfor Senior Europe Analyst, Adriano Bosoni, whether this could be the plan that finally generates sustainable growth in the third-largest economy in the EU after decades of stagnation.

The managers of the Colonial Pipeline paid 5 million dollars to free its infrastructure from a cyber attack. The attack disrupted fuel supplies and set off panic buying on the east coast. It also prompted U.S. President Biden to call for a federal cybersecurity revamp. Will it be enough? RANE founder David Lawrence speaks to Ondrej Krehel, the CEO & Founder of LIFARS. Krehel is recognized worldwide for his Digital Forensic expertise and Ethical Hacking.

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, we get tips from a leader in the field about what makes a great CSO. How is well-tuned is your organization’s security? In this podcast, RANE founder David Lawrence learns some best practices from Joseph DeSalvo, the Chief Security Officer at The Blackstone Group. He has more than 20 years of corporate security experience and a successful record leading federal law enforcement and global risk management and security initiatives. His first rule of thumb? Collaboration.

In this week’s podcast, the opening of vaccines for children aged over 12, the ongoing crisis in India, and the elusive target of herd immunity. Let’s listen as RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Drs. Fred Southwick and Bill Lang for our weekly coronavirus update. -- Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Sign up for our coronavirus solution to get critical information on the COVID-19 pandemic delivered daily.

In this episode of Stratfor's Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Ben West, Stratfor Senior Global Security Analyst at RANE. The devastating surge of the coronavirus in India has caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. It has also threatened its recovery from last year’s deep recession and could set back development and poverty reduction efforts for years to come. India also faces a complex set of terror threats that are spread out across the country's diverse geography, originate from a variety of ideologies, and rely on widely different tactics.

The rapid increase in prices for some cryptocurrencies has many people wondering whether they should buy in - or whether the market is ripe for regulation. In this RANE Insights podcast, RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Dave Jevans, a founder and the CEO of Ciphertrace, which focuses on blockchain analysis and cryptocurrency intelligence. The hub of RANE's service is the democratization of information and expertise. Subscribe to RANE’s Core Membership and let RANE power your business to success. Learn more at RANEnetwork.com.

This time of year is traditionally the warm-up to the summer tourist season. But, of course, in 2020, the pandemic wrecked travel plans and devastated destinations and left economic shambles in its wake. Europe, where summer tourists keep many venues afloat, has been hit particularly hard. Now, the EU has floated an idea to help tourism recover. Emily Donahue speaks with Adriano Bosoni, Stratfor Senior European analyst at RANE. 

In this current global business environment, organizations must be both quick and nimble to adapt to the constantly changing government regulations — domestically as well as globally. Compliance Officers work both internally and externally to make sure everyone in an organization - and the organization itself - follows the rules. Simple missteps could bring hefty fines, legal woes, and, importantly, damage to a company’s reputation. In this RANE Insights podcast, Founder David Lawrence speaks to Lisa Shalett, Former Goldman Sachs Partner; Advisor to Startups; Board Director; Founder and Brand-builder --- about compliance across the board. Individuals and organizations turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. Are you a Business? Go to ranenetwork.com to learn more about how RANE can power your business to success. 

In Part Two of our series on how to be an effective compliance officer,  RANE Founder David Lawrence speaks to Lisa Shalett, Former Goldman Sachs Partner; Advisor to Startups; Board Director; Founder and Brand-builder about how to be an effective compliance officer, the compliance role in reputation management, and about her latest project, Extraordinary Women on Boards (EWOB). Individuals and organizations turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. The hub of RANE's service is the democratization of information and expertise. Subscribe to RANE’s Core Membership and let RANE power your business to success. Go to ranenetwork.com.

In this week’s podcast, the uncontrolled outbreak in India, what you can do to help, and what the U.S. needs to get to a place where people can live with masks off. RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Drs. Fred Southwick and Bill Lang for our weekly coronavirus update. Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Individuals and organizations turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. Sign up for our coronavirus solution to get critical information on the COVID-19 pandemic delivered daily. Visit us at ranenetwork.com. 

Two leaders in Sub-Saharan Africa have died in recent weeks. Chad's President, Idriss Deby, and Tanzania President, John Magufuli. In this episode of the Stratfor Essential geopolitics podcast from RANE, Stratfor Senior Global analyst at RANE, Matthew Bey, provides guidance about the impact of both of these leaders’ deaths; on their own countries and respective regions.  More From Stratfor: Follow Stratfor on Twitter. Find Stratfor on LinkedIn. Connect with Stratfor on Facebook. 

"US Census figures released this week show that the United States experienced its slowest population growth since the 1930s. As states and politicians react to what that means for federal funding, Congressional districts, and future elections at home, Stratfor looks at how many nations experiencing a low birth rate and aging population can reveal the future geopolitical trends. In this episode of the Stratfor Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue hears from Ryan Bohl about Turkey's birth rate and what it means for the country and other developing economies.  Follow Stratfor and stay ahead of geopolitical trends that affect your life. Listen to the podcast at https://worldview.stratfor.com/media/podcasts

In this episode of the RANE Insights on Security podcast with Brian Lynch, the conversation turns to Global Security Programs Reporting and Metrics. RANE Executive Director of Safety and Security, Brian Lynch, hosts Eduardo Sueyras, former Director of Risk, Security & Compliance - Andean Region Laureate International Universities. They talk about how security professionals can create updated security programs across all aspects and personnel of an organization through optimization and standardization of processes and promoting cultural transformation with a focus on asset protection/reduction of operational losses across the business. Individuals and organizations turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. GET ACCESS TO CRITICAL RISK INSIGHTS AND ANALYSIS.  Subscribe to RANE’s Core Membership to receive our daily RiskBook digest, weekly intelligence briefs on cyber, geopolitical, and financial crime, access to knowledge-sharing webinars, and breaking alerts on important risk developments. Go to ranenetwork.com

Just as hopes were rising that more Americans are getting vaccinated against COVID-19, there came news that the rapid increase of virus variations could affect the goal of achieving herd immunity. That wasn't the only development in the race against COVID-19 this week. In today’s episode, RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Drs Fred Southwick and Bill Lang about the latest statistics and whether it’s safe to begin traveling again. Individuals and organizations turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. You can sign up for our coronavirus solution to get critical information on the COVID-19 pandemic delivered daily. Visit us at ranenetwork.com.

Negotiations that began last month regarding a US and Iran nuclear deal were interrupted by an attack on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility and Iran’s reaction - essentially upping its violations of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA. What's the update on the latest nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran? Details from Emily Hawthorne, Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE. Stay up-to-date on geopolitics with RANE. 

Today in our ongoing series about COVID-19, RANE founder David Lawrence catches up with Dr.s Bill Lang and Fred Southwick about the news that the Johnson and Johnson vaccine has been halted in the US, a new vaccine on the horizon, and what to expect in the coming weeks. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. Individuals and organizations turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. If you like what you heard today and would like to learn more, visit ranenetwork.com.

"In this RANE Insights podcast episode, we speak with BlackCloak CEO and Founder, Dr. Chris Pierson. Every day, companies are under cyberattack. At work, there are protections in place through the work of information security teams. But what happens when an executive leaves the office? In their personal lives and on personal devices, executives are wide-open to phishing attacks, malware, credential theft, and reputational attacks. That’s where the RANE Network company, BlackCloak steps in. BlackCloak is a Concierge Cybersecurity & Privacy Platform for High-Profile or High-Net-Worth Individuals and Corporate Executives in their Personal Lives. (It’s Time to Extend Executive Protection to the Digital Realm) Learn more about how RANE can help manage your cybersecurity risk at ranenetwork.com "

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks to Adriano Bosoni, Senior Europe Analyst at RANE. This month, the Spanish government announced a plan to spend some 70 billion euros in EU funds in the next three years. Spain had one of the worst-performing economies in the world in 2020, contracting by more than 11 percent. Will the funds help and why is Spain's economy so up-and-down?

In this episode of the Pen and Sword podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks to American novelist, Mark Greaney, the author of the Gray Man series of thrillers. Audiences love these books. The series has captivated more readers with each installment. The latest of which is Relentless, in which the Gray Man finds himself trapped, set upon and beaten - before the end of the first chapter.

In this episode of Baker's Dozen from Stratfor, a RANE company, host Rodger Baker speaks to Dr. James Sheehan, Dickason Professor in the Humanities, Emeritus, At Stanford University, and author of several books and monographs on German History. When we think about classical geopolitics, Germany often emerges at the forefront. It was a contender for Mackinder’s Heartland Power. And it was a place where geopolitical theory was coopted by the state to justify aggressive expansion - and that tainted geopolitics as a field for some time. At the center of modern Europe, along the northern European plain, Germany has been an important playing field or element of European power relationships for centuries. The unification of the German Empire 150 years ago fundamentally altered the path of Europe and the world.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Sam Lichtenstein, Director Global Security Analysts at RANE. Rising tensions in eastern Ukraine are drawing global attention to the frozen conflict between the government in Kyiv and Russian-backed separatists. From RANE Worldview: On the deadliest day of the year, on March 26 four Ukrainian soldiers were killed near the separatists' de facto capital of Donetsk. According to reports, the fighting was notable not only for its high casualty count but also because it lasted most of the day, whereas most fighting along the so-called "Line of Contact" typically occurs in discrete spurts. Sign Up for the RANE Free Newsletter and receive the latest geopolitical insights from our team of expert analysts.

The New York City Cyber Command is a centralized organization that leads the City's cyber defense efforts. They work across more than 100 agencies and offices to prevent, detect, respond, and recover from cyber threats. They protect the city and its critical systems from malicious attacks through the use of the latest technologies, public-private partnerships, and regular training and exercises for City employees. RANE founder David Lawrence caught up with Geoffrey Brown and Mike Kenney. They lead NYC Cyber command. They talked about applying their methods to the private sector. Become a member of the largest community of risk professionals today!

The New York City Cyber Command is a centralized organization that leads the City's cyber defense efforts. They work across more than 100 agencies and offices to prevent, detect, respond, and recover from cyber threats. They protect the city and its critical systems from malicious attacks through the use of the latest technologies, public-private partnerships, and regular training and exercises for City employees. RANE founder David Lawrence caught up with Geoffrey Brown and Mike Kenney. They lead NYC Cyber command. They talked about applying their methods to the private sector. Become a member of the largest community of risk professionals today!

In this episode of the RANE Insight podcast series from RANE (Risk Assistance Network + Exchange), Chief Marketing Officer Greg Radner speaks to David Brown, the host of the Business Wars podcast, about his new book, The Art of Business Wars. If you read that closely, you'll note the reference to "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu. The world of business is often a matter of survival; one leader conquers another, offering better products, better marketing, more investment, or just plain more sales. The pursuit of success means a business leader must understand the competition, where it is coming from, and how to beat it. t's kind of like, well, war. That’s the idea behind one of the most popular podcasts out today, called Business Wars. Business Wars tells the stories of rival companies; of what drives them and their leaders, inventors, investors, and executives to success — or to ruin. The program’s host, David Brown, has released a new book called The Art of Business Wars: Battle-tested Lessons For Leaders And Entrepreneurs From History’s Greatest Rivalries. They speak about what it takes to avoid risk and beat the competition - or join it - on business. Learn more about RANE and how we help businesses plan for and mitigate the many risks to their business. Visit us at RANEnetwork.com

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, the discussion turns to China's latest 5 year plan. In March, China’s top leaders gathered in Beijing to announce their budget and their big economic goals for 2021, and the next 5 years. The tradition carries back to the days of Mao Tse Tung. They’ve changed as the country’s economy has changed and the latest announced plan is seen as ambitious, given the ongoing fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Emily Donahue speaks with Chase Blazek, Asia Pacific analyst at RANE.    Receive the Latest Geopolitical Insights From our Team of Expert Analysts. Sign Up for the Free Newsletter from RANE.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, we talk about COVID-19 vaccine passports.  With the arrival and accelerated distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to many industrialized countries, nations and businesses have begun thinking about the possibility of emerging from a pandemic. After more than a year of isolation, industrial, medical and economic fallout, and massive debt accrual. But vaccines are tricky. Many countries have no vaccine supply at all. In those with the vaccine, getting back to business as the workforce gets vaccinated raises different concerns. One is how to accurately track who has received a vaccine. Emily Donahue speaks to Rebecca Keller, Director of Analysis for Stratfor’s geopolitical analysis team at RANE. Sign Up for the Free Newsletter from RANE

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks to Rebecca Keller, Director of Analysis for Stratfor’s geopolitical analysis team at RANE. For several days in March, the world watched the slow-motion development of an international shipping crisis. First, a large container ship blocked traffic in the Suez Canal, a vital shipping route. Then came a shipping traffic jam, as hundreds of ships carrying goods had to idle while crews worked to free the ship. And then, once the ship was freed, came the questions. One of which was: What will be the lasting impact of the Ever Given?  Sign Up for the Free Newsletter from RANE. 

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, RANE founder David Lawrence speaks to an expert panel about the emerging risk and opportunities, and potential consequences of going on the cyber offense. The recent SolarWinds hack has some cybersecurity experts wondering if the best defense might be a good offense. The Biden administration has pledged to take on the country's cyber adversaries and has suggested that it could include offensive cyber actions alongside deterrents like sanctions and criminal charges. These offensive measures could range from destructing the computer networks they use for cybercrime to unleashing cyber weapons on an adversary's critical infrastructure. With the US government considering opening the door to offensive cyber operations, companies may also be interested in ditching the traditional approaches of building bigger fences and focusing on incident response. Organizations may be tempted to turn to more proactive cyber operations in an attempt to protect their architecture from threat actors. Panelists include Jeff Castelli, former managing director at Accenture Federal Services. Jeff has 30 years of national security sector service and deep experience leading the adoption of cutting-edge technology, particularly information technology. Prior to Accenture, Jeff was the executive vice president Endgame Federal, a leading endpoint security solutions provider unifying prevention, detection, and threat hunting. Jeff has worked at the highest levels of the US government and served abroad for more than 17 years in South Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Guillermo Christensen, managing partner and the data security and privacy and whitecollar defense groups at Ice Miller. Guillermo combines his experience as an attorney, a former CIA intelligence officer, and a diplomat with the U.S. Department of State to shape and inform the advice he provides to clients on various enterprise risks involving cybersecurity and national security law. His cybersecurity experience ranges from conducting information security risk assessments that take a whole company approach to manage responses to security incidents and breaches, including those where a nation-state or insider threat may be involved. John Ford, cyber strategist at IronNet Cybersecurity. John is a compliance, IT information security, and operations executive specializing in designing, building, and transforming regulated organizations. IronNet Cybersecurity is a global cybersecurity firm that is revolutionizing how enterprises, industries, and governments secure their networks through collective cyber defense networks. John is also a member of the board of directors of the Cloud Security Alliance and an advisory committee member at the University of South Florida Cybersecurity for Executive Education.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with analyst Carmen Colosi, Latin American analyst at RANE. On March 1st, the White House announced that they would not be sharing vaccines with Mexico or any other country, however, just 18 days later the administration announced its plans to share 4 million doses of AstraZeneca stockpile with Mexico and Canada. What changed the White House’s mind? Colosi discusses the appearance of a quid-pro-quo between the U.S. and Mexican governments.

In this episode of the Baker's Dozen podcast series from RANE host Rodger Baker speaks with Prateek Joshi, A Dphil candidate in Modern History at Oxford about the evolution of Indian strategic thought and its geopolitical context. India has long been a regional power center by default. But now the country is facing new challenges as China expands its interests across land and sea to India's near abroad. Since independence from the British Empire, India has struggled with the dual concept of remaining anti-imperial (and non-aligned), and its own strategic interests in the broader Indian Ocean region. Shifts in the global geopolitical order have influenced India’s strategic thinking over time, opening opportunities and imposing limitations.

U.S. President Joe Biden said this week he wanted to distribute 200 million vaccine doses before the end of his first 100 days in office. Some news outlets suggest the US could be getting close to enough vaccines for the adult population. BUT disinformation is still rampant. In today’s episode, RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Drs. Fred Southwick and Bill Lang about the latest statistics and how to identify reliable, science-based information about all of the available vaccines. Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. Dr Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Individuals and organizations turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. You can sign up for our coronavirus solution to get critical information on the COVID-19 pandemic delivered daily. Visit us at ranenetwork.com.

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently replaced his country's central bank governor. Again. It’s one major move in an ever-evolving crisis. What’s going on? Emily Hawthorne, Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE provides perspective on what this means for 2023 elections, the economy in both the short-term and in the long. Subscribe to the Stratfor Podcast wherever you listen, including: Apple Podcasts    Google Podcasts    Podcast Addict    Castbox    Stitcher    Spotify

In this episode of the Pen and Sword podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with best-selling author, Don Bentley. He's the man behind the Matt Drake series of thrillers. Book two in the series, The Outside Man, published in March. In this volume, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) operative Matt Drake finds himself outgunned, outmaneuvered, and outmanned in the middle of downtown Austin Texas. His own personal demons have invaded his hometown and the question is whether he has what it takes to protect his loved ones in the face of evil.  Subscribe to RANE Worldview today!

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Matthew Bey, Senior Global analyst at RANE. The recent Hafnium/Microsoft Exchange hack has brought Chinese cyber activity back to the United States' radar as Antony Blinken and Jake Sullivan met with Chinese officials in Alaska on March 18-19. How does cyberespionage fit into China's overall cyber strategy? Listen to the podcast. Sign Up for the Free Newsletter from RANE today!

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks to Evan Rees, Asia Pacific analyst at RANE. China's National People's Congress has approved sweeping electoral reforms for Hong Kong that will ensure greater mainland control by strengthening the pro-Beijing camp and sharply limiting the ability of the pro-democracy camp to wield power in elected institutions. What does this portend for the future?  Sign Up for the Free Newsletter from RANE today! 

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, RANE founder David Lawrence speaks to Joseph Grundfest, professor of law and business at Standford university law school and expert on capital markets, corporate governance, and securities litigation. They discuss the historical context and lessons learned from the GameStop spree, as well as the personalities, roles, and motivations of the different players. Joseph A. Grundfest is the WA Frank professor of law and business at Standford law school. Learn how RANE helps members monitor relevant risk developments, and more efficiently respond to and mitigate key threats. Visit us at ranenetwork.com. Subscribe to the RANE wherever you listen, including: Apple Podcasts   Google Podcasts   Podcast Addict   Castbox   Stitcher   Spotify

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Drs. Fred Southwick and Bill Lang about why some European countries, including Germany, have halted the dispensation of the Astra Zeneca vaccine. They discuss whether that decision was based on science or politics. Plus: new data on how the US will reach herd immunity.  Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Individuals and organizations turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. You can sign up for our coronavirus solution to get critical information on the COVID-19 pandemic delivered daily. Visit us at ranenetwork.com.

In an analysis for RANE Worldview in March, senior analyst for global economics at RANE, Michael Monderer, wrote that "China’s continued high rate of fiscal stimulus doesn’t match up with the narrative that its economy has recovered from the COVID-19 crisis." In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks to Monderer, who explains what it means that China’s announced GDP growth target for 2021 is just 6%, lower than outside predictions.  China's heavy reliance on investing in its economy and could be an early indicator that China’s post-COVID economic recovery is not as solid as raw data indicates writes Monderer. Sign Up for the Free Newsletter from RANE today!

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks to Ryan Bohl, Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE.  The Yemen civil war has lasted more than 6 years. It has spawned political and humanitarian crises, crises so dire that the United Nations has warned that forty thousand children may die from starvation this year. Now, a battle over the resource-rich city of Marib has outside countries concerned the war may last even longer.  Sign Up for the Free Newsletter from RANE today!

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Carmen Colosi, Latin American analyst at RANE. In February, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced that he would seek to replace the CEO of state-owned petroleum company Petrobras. This is part of a larger - seemingly contradictory - series of changes on the horizon for Brazil’s energy sector. Sign Up for the Free Newsletter from RANE Worldview, the premiere geopolitical publication for business and individuals.

Many organizations spent most of 2020 reacting to travel bans and awaiting mandates from public health officials. Now, as we all continue to pick up the pieces from the pandemic, many organizations need to send essential travelers abroad. But they are faced with the challenges of navigating an extremely complex duty of care landscape with many questions left unanswered. To help answer these questions, Diane Hanlon – Travel Risk Management Advisor from On Call International and Ross Thompson, Founder & CEO at Covac Global -- will offer the unique duty of care strategies and innovative solutions for those charged with overseeing international travel for their organizations in this new reality that we’ve all come to know as our ‘new normal.’ On Call has teamed up with Covac Global to bring organizations the additional peace of mind to travel with the first and ONLY indemnified solution that will get people home with no hospitalization or medical requirements should they be diagnosed with COVID-19 while traveling abroad. This is especially relevant in wake of the new COVID-19 testing mandates for travelers that were recently rolled out by the CDC. Tune into this podcast to learn more about this unique and timely solution, and how it offers a fresh approach to traveler protection, risk management, and duty of care for the world we live in right now.

In the United States, as the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine was released, and more doses became available more broadly, some governors announced an end to mask mandates. But was that wise? In today’s episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Drs Fred Southwick and Bill Lang about new developments in the fight against COVID-19. Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Individuals and organizations turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. You can sign up for our coronavirus solution to get critical information on the COVID-19 pandemic delivered daily. Visit us at ranenetwork.com.