In this episode of the Baker's Dozen podcast from RANE, host Rodger Baker discusses Pakistan’s geopolitical situation with Kamran Bokhari, Director of analytical Development at Newlines Institute, formerly the Center for Global Policy. Critical for any future solution in Afghanistan, Pakistan faces significant geopolitical challenges. Squeezed between Iran, Afghanistan, China and India, the country faces tribal and ethnic challenges in Balochistan and along the Afghan frontier, and a territorial dispute with its nuclear-armed neighbor, India. Pakistan’s position and history make it a focal point for China and the United States, but also for Saudi Arabia and Turkey, each vying for a stronger role in shaping the so-called Islamic world. Joining me to discuss Pakistan’s geopolitical situation is Kamran Bokhari, Director of Analytical Development at Newlines Institute, formerly the Center for Global Policy. Sign Up for the Free Newsletter from RANE today!

In this episode of Baker's Dozen, a podcast series of monthly conversations about geopolitics from RANE, host Rodger Baker speaks with Lasha Kasradze, a Eurasia analyst who specializes in the Caucasus and holds a MA from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University.  On November 9, 2020, Armenia and Azerbaijan reached a Russia-brokered deal that put an end to six weeks of fighting. Armenia has entered a phase of deep political turbulence since the cease-fire, with ongoing threatening the continuity of the government. Although the outcome of the current standoff is uncertain, a peaceful resolution is possible. Regardless of the result, the standoff is also unlikely to reignite war with Azerbaijan or provoke direct external intervention into Armenian politics. However, the volatile situation on the ground highlights the tentative geopolitical situation of the larger Caucasus, where great powers and lesser powers have been jockeying for position. Sign Up for the Free Newsletter from RANE today!

The U.S. Department of Justice recently accused a Stanford University researcher of hiding her connections to the Chinese People's Liberation Army and misleading U.S. investigators. The researcher, Chen Song, is just the latest example of U.S. counterintelligence efforts against China and people accused of selling U.S. trade secrets to China. In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks to Ben West, who is Stratfor's Senior Global Security analyst at RANE.

In this episode of the RANE insights on COVID-19 podcast, RANE founder, David Lawrence speaks with Drs Fred Southwick and Bill Lang, about the global death toll and the latest vaccine news. in the United States, more than half a million lives have been ended by COVID-19. Around the world, more than 2.5 million. Tragic milestones to be sure. And yet, on the horizon is the possibility that with new vaccines approved, the world may be getting closer to getting the year-long pandemic and its disruptions under control. Through in-house expertise and a global expert network, RANE provides more than 400 corporations, government agencies, and academic institutions with risk intelligence, with actionable insights from the collective wisdom of our global network of risk experts. 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 this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue catches up with Adriano Bosoni, Senior European analyst at RANE. No one expected the disengagement of the United Kingdom from the European Union, know as Brexit, to be simple. But the deal, reached at the very last moment at the end of 2020, has raised significant issues for the UK government. In recent weeks there have been renewed calls for independence in Scotland. And Northern Irish unionists want to challenge the Brexit deal in court. What happens next? Listen in. Sign up for the Free newsletter from RANE Worldview today!

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Palestinian general elections take place in 2021. A several months-long wave of  legislative, presidential and council elections through the summer. The elections are garnering global attention. But why do they matter? Tune in to see why. Stay up to date on RANE's analysis and intelligence. Sign up for our free newsletter today!

In this episode of the RANE Insights on Security podcast, our host, RANE’s Executive Director of Safety and Security, Brian Lynch, speaks with Peter Warmka, a former senior intelligence officer with the CIA, and expert in clandestine human intelligence collection. His new book, "Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking," was published in February 2021. The conversation looks at threats organizations are facing and mitigation strategies to consider. Learn more about how RANE can help you and your business focus on what you need to know, what to expect, and what to do. Visit ranenetwork.com. Whether physical, digital, or other complicated risks, RANE's expert teams help yours with critical insights and expertise to manage better outcomes.

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast series on COVID-19, RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Dr. Fred Southwick and Dr. Bill Lang about how stricter mask mandates, smaller gatherings and cold weather contributed to lower new COVID-19 cases this week. But doctors are still concerned about contagious new variants - and the rate of vaccine distribution.  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 get critical information on the COVID-19 pandemic, delivered daily to your inbox. Visit us at ranenetwork.com.

Belarussian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is seeking to retain power and influence through a new constitutional reform process while also signaling that he will seek Russian support, a strategy that will probably revive anti-government protests and risk escalating into a standoff between Russia and the West. In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with global security analyst, Sam Lichtenstein about what both the president and the opposition are planning as winter winds down.

Many organizations spent most of 2020 reacting to travel bans and awaiting mandates from public health officials. Now, as businesses 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 this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Stratfor's global security analyst, Thomas Abi-Hanna.  When you think of a military drone, do you think of the big, sleek silent remote controlled planes used for intel gathering and bomb runs? What about those tiny drones, individuals use to get aerial pictures. Or the toy drones that kids play with? Clearly drones come in all sizes… and proliferation has caused major concern; earlier this month, the head of US Central Command, General McKenzie, said that drone proliferation was “the most concerning tactical development” in the Middle East. 

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Matthew Bey, RANE's senior global analyst. Both China and the United Arab Emirates have successfully launched missions to Mars ---- and NASA’s Mars 2020 rover mission is set to touch down February 18, 2021. The red planet has been the subject of countless sci-fi stories and the focus of intense geopolitical competition for decades. But there's something different about these missions and who is running them.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks to Michael Monderer, Stratfor’s senior analyst for global economics. After a dismal 2020, the global economy seems prepped for at least some growth in 2021 - barring any major unforeseen events. How well will it recover and which countries will benefit? 

There’s a lot to talk about in this week’s episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, from the availability of vaccines, to staying safe (that means no big gatherings on Super Bowl Sunday) through the Spring. RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Drs. Fred Southwick and Bill Lang. 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 get critical insights on COVID-19 delivered daily. Visit us at ranenetwork.com. 

In this podcast, RANE Founder David Lawrence speaks with Robert Knake, a Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, who also served as director for cybersecurity policy at the National Security Council. They talk about new revelations about the SolarWinds breach, lessons learned and processes that must change to ensure digital information is protected. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. Become a member of the largest community of risk professionals today!

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks to Evan Rees, Stratfor’s Asia Pacific analyst. On Feb. 1, Myanmar’s military, announced that the commander-in-chief of the defense services would take on all executive, judicial and legislative powers. State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, and other officials were taken into custody. The country was virtually cut off. The US has called this a military coup. Rees explains what caused the Myanmar military to take control of the government and what happens next.  Stay updated on all of the geopolitical analysis from RANE. Sign up today for the free newsletter!

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Ryan Bohl, a Middle East and North Africa analyst for RANE. As more countries begin vaccinating against COVID-19, there have been some remarkable developments. New variants impacting vaccine effectiveness, EU shortages, US coordination struggles, and whole nations that have received no vaccines at all. As RANE forecasts in its annual report, there will be months of challenges ahead. One country we are watching? Israel. 

In this podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks to RANE's Senior Global analyst, Matthew Bey and Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst, Emily Hawthorne. The topic: the relationship between the U.S. and Iran. The relationship between the two countries grew more complicated during the Trump administration. The US withdrew from the JCPOA. Iran became more aggressive in the gulf. And not long ago, Iran passed a bill expanding its nuclear program - a tactical move to push the US into lifting crippling sanctions. Bey and Hawthorne break down different scenarios that might have to happen for the two to come to terms on Iran's nuclear program.

There’s a lot to talk about in this week’s episode of the RANE Insights on COVID 19 podcast, from new variants of the virus to new vaccines in the pipeline. RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Drs. Fred Southwick and Bill Lang. 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 fr our coronavirus solution to get receive critical information on the coronavirus delivered daily to your inbox. Visit us at ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of the the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue gets an update on Vietnam/US relations from Evan Rees, RANE's Asia Pacific analyst. The US Presidential transition is complete. New domestic policies are being rolled out while US foreign policy is being rejiggered. Many nations around the world are actively working to adapt to the Biden Administration foreign policy priorities. One such country? Vietnam. Up for discussion? How will U.S.-Vietnamese relations evolve under the Biden administration and how Vietnam's domestic political transition will likely impact the country's behavior going forward.

In this episode of the Essential Geoplitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Adriano Bosoni, RANE's Senior European analyst about German politics.  This as one of the longest serving political figures of recent decades announced she will step down in 2021. German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has served since 2005, through multiple presidential and prime ministerial terms worldwide. Now, Angela Merkel’s party, the Christian Democratic Union, has appointed a new party leader.  What does this mean for German politics?  Listen.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, the conversation turns to the country of Georgia. Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili visited Brussels recently, meeting with European and NATO officials to discuss progress on Georgia's inclusion in both organizations. Georgia sits at a crossroads, both physically and metaphorically, at the pivot point between three historic empires - Russia, Iran and Turkey. It is increasingly drawing attention from the more distant Europe, the United States and China as it pursues a quest to become an integrated member of Europe, something that Russia has long sought to resist.  RANE's Senior VP of Strategic Analysis, Rodger Baker, spoke with Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili during her visit to Brussels.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with RANE's Senior global Security analyst, Ben West about new concerns that organized groups and individuals could turn their government frustrations on less prepared state and municipal buildings.  Joe Biden became US president on January 20. He went right to work, as he put it, dealing with the many crises facing the US. As he noted in his inaugural speech, citizens should put aside an "uncivil war" pitting Americans against each other. That's a long-term job - and one that identifies long-term threats so recently on display in the riot at the US Capitol.  Get free geopolitical insight delivered to your inbox with the RANE Newsletter. Sign up today!

In this RANE Insights on Security with Brian Lynch podcast, the discussion turns to the 5 rules of self-protection. From the pandemic to summer social justice marches - some of turned into riots - to the riot at the US Capitol - which prompted danger warnings throughout the US - the United States is in the midst of an unusually volatile period. RANE founder David Lawrence speaks to executive director of safety and security, Brian Lynch about what to do should YOU find yourself in a situation that is escalating quickly out of control.  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. Whether they are physical, digital or other complicated risks, our teams help yours manage risk with critical insights and expertise to manage better outcomes. Join us at ranenetwork.com. 

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Matthew Bey, RANE's Senior Global analyst. In the wake of the attacks on the U.S. Capitol building, President Trump has been banned either temporarily or indefinitely on several social media sites. Meanwhile, Parler, a popular social media platform for right wing groups and Trump supporters, was blocked from Google, Apple and Amazon app stores. Although Democrats have supported those bans, there are first amendment concerns -- and about the power that large U.S. tech firms have consolidated. 

The New York Stock Exchange halted trading of three Chinese telecom companies on January 11. American investors will no longer be able to invest in these companies after November 11, 2021. This follows an Executive Order last November, that said U.S. companies investing in Chinese companies are indirectly funding the Chinese military. Also in January, the Trump administration added the Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation - CNOOC - to a U.S. Pentagon list of companies that are either owned by or controlled by the Chinese military. That will force certain U.S. investors to divest there as well. In response, as Barron's reported. China has issued its own directive "to prevent the U.S. and other foreign governments from adopting unilateral sanctions or applying them against Chinese entities and individuals." On Wall Street, there’s plenty of consternation about what comes next. That’s why RANE founder, David Lawrence, gathered a panel of RANE network experts to discuss best practices. Included are Emily de La Bruyère, co-founder of Horizon Advisory, where she leads the China research team; Chip Poncy, global co-head of the K2 Integrity Financial Crimes Risk Management practice; and Michael T. Gershberg, a corporate partner resident in Fried Frank's Washington, D.C. office, and a member of the International Trade and Investment Practice.

In this episode of the the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue hears from Sam Lichtenstein a global security analyst with RANE. The events at the US Capitol the first week of January, 2021 stunned lawmakers, the U.S. public and allies and both allies and opponents around the globe. The events, and the investigations that followed, raised questions about security both domestically and abroad. Listen for important intelligence on the geopolitical implications of the breach.

In this Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue gets a rundown from global security analyst, Thomas Abi-Hanna, on the top terror threats RANE is monitoring in 2021. On the list are the usual suspects, including Al Qaeda and ISIS, however, Abi-Hanna warns that a greater threat to the west is the far-right ideological extremist. Violence by these types of groups and individuals, including anti-government extremists, pose a more direct security risk to the West than any jihadist groups.

Not surprisingly, there have been some bumps in the road regarding early coronavirus vaccines. From logistical issues to communication, states in the US and countries around the world will have to adjust their efforts to get enough vaccines to the right people. In this podcast, RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Drs. Fred Southwick (an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine) and Bill Lang (an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics) for context and guidance.  GET CRITICAL INFORMATION ON THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC DELIVERED DAILY. Subscribe to RANE’s COVID-19 Solution.  Track key developments around the virus’s transmission, economic and operational impacts with critical news, analysis, and commentary to help formulate your own policies, procedures, and response plans. Additional reading: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/tnyradiohour/segments/why-new-variant-coronavirus-so-concerning  

Not surprisingly, there have been some bumps in the road regarding early coronavirus vaccines. From logistical issues to communication, states in the US and countries around the world will have to adjust their efforts to get enough vaccines to the right people. In this podcast, RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Drs. Fred Southwick (an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine) and Bill Lang (an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics) for context and guidance. 

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue chats with Emily Hawthorne, Middle East and North Africa analyst for RANE. The topic? After a three and a half year freeze out, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries are lifting an air and sea embargo against Qatar. This after concerted US efforts to ease tensions. But what does this mean, exactly? Listen in to find out.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with RANE global security analyst, Thomas Abi-Hanna. With the dawning of a new year, businesses across the globe may take time to reassess their geopolitical, physical, and financial security. Also on the list of risk? Economic espionage. In the past few years the number of cyber crimes has ballooned. What’s in the outlook for 2021? Listen.   Not ready to subscribe to RANE Worldview? Sign up for the FREE RANE newsletter today!

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Middle East and North Africa analyst, Emily Hawthorne. The relationship between the United States and Egypt is poised - like many others - to change under the Biden Administration. How much and in which direction remain the questions. Will security trump human rights? Listen now to find out.

In this episode of the Pen and Sword podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Best-selling author, Brad Taylor. Taylor's new book, American Traitor, takes place amid China’s multi-pronged plan to increase its dominance in the world. Taylor and Donahue discuss great power competition between the US and China, as well as how the author incorporates real-life geopolitics into his thrilling Pike Logan series.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, we look at the forecast for the U.S.-Mexico border in 2021. The U.S.- Mexico border has been a source of geopolitical tension for decades. In the midst of a pandemic and contentious US presidential election, it was easy to forget that the reigning crisis of the day just 18 months ago (summer, 2019) was the US/Mexico border. What’s the status of the US/Mexico border now? Emily Donahue speaks with Ben West, RANE's senior global analyst.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks to RANE's Senior VP of Strategic Analysis, Rodger Baker. Much commentary has been shared about how US policies will change under President-elect Joe Biden. Especially how the US Chia relationship will change - if at all. Baker suggests looking to China for its priorities is also important. If you like to take a peek at the RANE 2021 annual forecast and other geopolitical intelligence from RANE, sign up for our free newsletter at worldview.stratfor.com. 

As the end of the year approaches, many people are saying they’re glad to see the end of 2020 - a tumultuous year by any measure. In this podcast, RANE Founder, David Lawrence discusses the mental health impacts of the pandemic with Dr. Vic Schwartz, Director at Mind Strategies, and hears best practices for getting through the holidays - traditionally a challenging time of year for many people struggling with mental health issues - in year that has been hard on everyone.  

As the end of the year approaches, many people are saying they’re glad to see the end of 2020 - a tumultuous year by any measure. In this podcast, RANE Founder, David Lawrence discusses the mental health impacts of the pandemic with Dr. Vic Schwartz, Director at Mind Strategies, and hears best practices for getting through the holidays - traditionally a challenging time of year for many people struggling with mental health issues - in year that has been hard on everyone. Some resources for anyone struggling right now: The National Institute of Mental Health COVID-19 Resources CDC Guideline on COVID-19 Stress or Anxiety Mental Health America COVID-19 resources Clay Center for Healthy Young Minds The Child Mind Institute Vibrant Emotional Health Resources National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, the conversation turns to a reportedly highly contagious strain of the coronavirus. With the end of the year nearing, and vaccines being rolled out across the globe, the new strain isolated in the UK has many people concerned. For guidance, RANE Founder David Lawrence, turned to Dr. Bill Lang and Dr. Fred Southwick to find out about this latest mutation and how public health experts are handling it.

In RANE's its 2021 annual report, our analysts identify several key tensions that will drive geopolitics in the coming year. One major player in those tensions? Turkey. RANE Middle East and North Africa analyst Ryan Bohl writes that new US sanctions on Turkey risk more than money. Sign up for the RANE Worldview newsletter! It's free, and gives you an exclusive peek at our 2021 forecast and other important geopolitical intelligence. Plan your future now. 

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast on COVID-19, RANE Founder David Lawrence, talks to Dr. Bill Lang and Dr Fred Southwick about some questions that people are asking about how and where they can get a vaccine, as well as staying vigilant over the holidays. 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. You can get critical information on the COVID-19 vaccine direct to your inbox. Track key virus developments with news, analysis, and commentary to help you formulate your own policies, procedures, and plans. Sign up today at ranenetwork.com

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast on COVID-19, RANE Founder David Lawrence, talks to Dr. Bill Lang and Dr Fred Southwick about some questions that people are asking about how and where they can get a vaccine, as well as staying vigilant over the holidays. 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. You can get critical information on the COVID-19 vaccine direct to your inbox. Track key virus developments with news, analysis, and commentary to help you formulate your own policies, procedures, and plans. Sign up today at ranenetwork.com

As recent nation-state hacks of SolarWinds and other businesses demonstrate, cybersecurity will remain a major consideration and geopolitical storyline for businesses going forward. But this kind of action isn’t new. It just keeps transforming. In this episode, Brian speaks with Matt Bogaard, founder of the Bogaard Group, a security and risk advisory firm, about 5 topics businesses need to focus on when it comes to security. 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. Whether they are physical, digital or complicated risks, our teams help yours manage risk with critical insights and expertise to manage better outcomes. Join us today at ranetwork.com.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks to Adrianio Bosoni, RANE's senior European analyst. The European Commission and the U.K. government have agreed to continue their free trade negotiations for an unspecified period, even if both admit there are still significant disagreements over issues such as Britain’s future alignment with single market rules, the governance of a trade deal and fishing rights. Bosoni says, obstacles to an agreement remain, among them whether sovereignty (UK) or competition (EU) will prevail.  To read all of RANE's security and geopolitical content, please sign up for our free newsletter at https://worldview.stratfor.com/.   

In this Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Senior Global Security analyst, Ben West about how nation-state actors can throw geopolitics into turmoil. A recent cyber breach of US federal agencies, through two major cyber security companies, including  SolarWinds is an all too familiar example. To read all of RANE's security and geopolitical content, please sign up for our free newsletter at https://worldview.stratfor.com/.

The United States has begun distributing vaccines to front line workers and those most at risk, such as seniors. This, as the the number of cases remains out of control in almost every corner of the nation. In this podcast, RANE Founder David Lawrence, Dr. Bill Lang and Dr Fred Southwick discuss the vaccine rollout, why it’s critically important to stay vigilant, keep masks on, avoid crowds and how long it might take to achieve herd immunity. 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. You can get critical information on the COVID vaccine direct to your inbox with RANE's COVID Newsletter. Track key virus developments with news, analysis, and commentary to help you formulate your own policies, procedures, and plans. Sign up at ranenetwork.com

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, host Emily Donahue speaks with RANE's Senior Global Economic analyst, Michael Monderer. When the coronavirus pandemic hit at the beginning of 2020, a global recession followed. With a COVID-19 vaccine underway, is a recovery a sure thing? Tune in to find out.

The United States has begun distributing vaccines to front line workers and those most at risk, such as seniors. This, as the the number of cases remains out of control in almost every corner of the nation. In this podcast, RANE Founder David Lawrence, Dr. Bill Lang and Dr Fred Southwick discuss the vaccine rollout, why it’s critically important to stay vigilant, keep masks on, avoid crowds and how long it might take to achieve herd immunity. 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. You can get critical information on the COVID vaccine direct to your inbox with RANE's COVID Newsletter. Track key virus developments with news, analysis, and commentary to help you formulate your own policies, procedures, and plans. Sign up today at ranenetwork.com.