In this episode of RANE Insights, RANE Co-Founder David Lawrence  speaks with James R. Sisco about social listening and how it can be leveraged in corporate culture discussions.  James is the Founder and CEO of ENODO Global. He draws upon an extensive military career in US Marine Corps special operations and Naval Intelligence to lead ENODO.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.  

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Global Security Analyst  provides an update on the tit-for-tat military exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah and shares insight into the likely future of the conflict.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Geopolitical Analyst Rémi Dodd explains the implications of Niger’s recent choice to immediately halt bilateral defense cooperation with the United States.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of RANE Insights, RANE Co-Founder David Lawrence speaks with  Byron Tau about his new book, Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance of Tech and Government Is Creating a New American Surveillance State. Byron Tau is an investigative reporter and author. He currently works at a nonprofit outlet in Washington D.C. called NOTUS where he covers law, courts and national security. Previously, he was with the Wall Street Journal and Politico.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Eurasia Analyst Matthew Orr provides an overview of the recent attack at the Moscow concert hall and lays out the short and long-term implications.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of RANE Insights, RANE Co-Founder David Lawrence speaks with Carmen Medina about the prevalence of societal distrust in the United States and the importance of having community forums. Carmen, a retired Senior Federal Executive with 32 years’ experience in the Intelligence Community, is a recognized national and international expert on intelligence analysis, strategic thinking, diversity of thought, and innovation and intrapreneurs in the public sector. She is the co-author of the new book: Rebels At Work: A Handbook for Leading Change from Within. She is also the co-author of the landmark Deloitte University Press paper on Diversity’s New Frontier: Diversity of Thought and the Future of the Workplace.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Director of Analysis Adriano Bosoni shares an overview of Javier Milei’s presidency thus far and provides an outlook for Argentina through the remainder of 2024. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Eurasia Analyst Matthew Orr lays out the likely trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2024. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

For more risk insights from RANE, visit: https://go.ranenetwork.com/rane-podcast-series On June 2, Mexicans will head to the polls to elect a new president, all 128 seats in the senate, and all 500 positions in the Chamber of Deputies. Additionally, 8 states and Mexico City, will choose governors. All said, over 20,000 positions will be up for grabs, making the election Mexico’s largest in history. The ruling Morena party will seek to consolidate its political power by winning two straight presidential elections, while the three traditional parties in Mexico have created an electoral coalition in an effort to wrest power from the popular political movement. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Latin America Analyst Sam Carletta provides an overview of what we should expect from these elections.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Beyond COVID, our experts discuss updated COVID guidelines from the CDC and methods for avoiding norovirus. Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida's College of Medicine, and Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents. Our host, David Lawrence, is the founder of RANE. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In recent weeks China has launched a series of initiatives that alter the status quo in the Taiwan Strait. First, China altered a civilian flight path to come mere kilometers next to the median line, the de facto dividing line between the entities, and added two more flights along a similar trajectory. Second, China's coast guard announced it will make full use of its legal jurisdiction around the Taiwanese islands of Kinmen. These developments carry implications for both Taiwan's airspace and territorial waters. Nate Fischler, RANE’s Asia-Pacific Analyst, shares his insights into the implications of these initiatives.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of RANE Insights, David Lawrence, co-founder of RANE, speaks with Thomas Firestone about the leading methods for fraud and corruption mitigation.    Thomas Firestone is a partner in the Government Investigations and White Collar Defense practice group at Squire Patton Boggs. He represents companies and individuals before the DOJ, OFAC, State and other US government agencies. He previously spent 14 years with the U.S. Department of Justice, half as a federal prosecutor in the Eastern District of New York where he specialized in international organized crime and half as the Resident Legal Advisor at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, where he worked on U.S.-Russian law enforcement cooperation. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has formally launched her bid for a second term at the helm of the European Union’s executive, seeking to run as the center-right European People’s Party’s lead candidate in the upcoming EU elections in June. Von der Leyen kicked off her campaign pledging to improve the EU’s defense capabilities, improve its competitiveness and pursue its transition to climate neutrality. And while she does appear to have the necessary political support for another 5 year-term in Brussels, her eventual second spell as Commission President may look markedly different from the first one as the center of gravity of European politics continues to shift further to the right. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Europe Analyst, Matteo Ilardo explains what this bid means for the short and long-term future of the European Union.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.  

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Global Analyst, Markus Jaeger talks about the current state of various economies around the world.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of RANE Insights, David Lawrence, co-founder of RANE, continues his conversation with Dr. Allison Paolini and Dr. Gene Deisinger on methods for reducing the risk of violence in U.S. schools.  Dr. Allison Paolini is assistant professor of school counseling at Arkansas State University and the director of the university’s MSE School Counseling Program. Prior to Arkansas State, Dr. Paolini was an assistant professor of counselor education at Kean University.  Dr. Paolini holds a Ph.D. in counselor education, curriculum and instruction from the University of South Florida, a Master of Science in counselor education and guidance services from Long Island University/Brentwood and an undergraduate degree in communications from Hofstra University.  Dr. Paolini is an author; in addition to papers and journal articles in her field, in 2022 Routledge published her book, "Using Social Emotional Learning to Reduce School Violence." Through his training and experience as a licensed psychologist, certified health service provider in psychology, and a state-certified peace officer (now retired), Dr. Gene Deisinger brings a unique perspective to the field of forensic and law enforcement psychology, and threat assessment and management.  Since 1993, Gene has served as the primary threat manager for major organizations. He has provided training and consultation on threat assessment and management issues to a range of schools, colleges, universities, corporations, government, and law enforcement agencies. He also provides training and consulting to law enforcement agencies regarding leadership and organizational development, crisis management, preparation and response to active threat incidents, response to persons with mental illness, hostage/crisis intervention, and post-incident trauma response. He is the lead author for "The Handbook for Campus Threat Assessment & Management Teams", a practical guide for colleges and universities who are developing the capacity for threat assessment teams.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of RANE Insights, David Lawrence, co-founder of RANE, speaks with Dr. Allison Paolini and Dr. Gene Deisinger about methods for reducing the risk of violence in U.S. schools.  Dr. Allison Paolini is Assistant Professor of School Counseling at Arkansas State University and the Director of the University’s MSE School Counseling Program.  Prior to Arkansas State, Dr. Paolini was an Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Kean University.  Dr. Paolini holds a PhD in Counselor Education, Curriculum and Instruction from University of South Florida, a Master’s of Science, Counselor Education and Guidance Services from Long Island University/Brentwood and an undergraduate degree in Communications from Hofstra University.  Dr. Paolini is an author, and in addition to papers and journal articles in her field, in 2022 Routledge published her book, Using Social Emotional Learning to Reduce School Violence. Through his training and experience as a licensed psychologist, certified health service provider in psychology, and a state-certified peace officer (now retired), Dr. Gene Deisinger brings a unique perspective to the field of forensic and law enforcement psychology, and threat assessment and management.  Since 1993, Gene has served as the primary threat manager for major organizations. He has provided training and consultation on threat assessment and management issues to a range of schools, colleges, universities, corporations, government, and law enforcement agencies. He also provides training and consulting to law enforcement agencies regarding leadership and organizational development, crisis management, preparation and response to active threat incidents, response to persons with mental illness, hostage/crisis intervention, and post-incident trauma response. He is the lead author for "The Handbook for Campus Threat Assessment & Management Teams", a practical guide for colleges and universities who are developing the capacity for threat assessment teams.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.  

In this episode of RANE Insights, David Lawrence, co-founder of RANE, speaks with Dr. Bjorn Lomborg on his research on approaches to creating positive impacts in the world.  Dr. Bjorn Lomborg is an author and the president of the think tank Copenhagen Consensus Center. He is the former director of the Danish government's Environmental Assessment Institute in Copenhagen. His publications center around finding efficient solutions to tackling some of the world's most pressing issues.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Cyber Analyst Ali Plucinski provides an outlook for Iran’s short-term cyber activity in light of regional tensions in the Middle East. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Cyber Analyst Hayley Benedict walks us through the steps the US has taken in recent months to disable aspects of the Chinese hacking campaign Volt Typhoon.   RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.  

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl discusses the key dynamics that inform the Israel-Hamas conflict and explains what they can tell us about likely future developments.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Director of Analysis Sam Lichtenstein provides a brief overview of RANE’s 2024 Security Forecast.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Eurasia Analyst Matthew Orr fills us in on RANE’s predictions for the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2024. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Beyond COVID, our experts discuss the threat posed by the JN.1 COVID variant. Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida's College of Medicine, and Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents. Our host, David Lawrence, is the founder of RANE. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

On Jan. 7, Bangladesh will hold general elections, with the ruling Awami League (AL) aiming to clinch a fifth term for Prime Minister Sheik Hasina. The turbulent discourse surrounding these elections will likely persist due to intense political tensions among parties. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's South Asia Analyst, Misha Iqbal, explains current political dynamics at play leading up to general elections in Bangladesh and shares her outlook for potential continued unrest after the elections. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Asia Pacific Analyst, Chase Blazek  discusses Taiwan’s upcoming January elections and their likely impact on relations with China and the United States.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.  

Chinese leader Xi Jinping just wrapped a two-day state visit to Vietnam in which the two countries agreed to upgrade ties to a "community of a shared future." The visit likewise produced dozens of memoranda of understanding. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Asia-Pacific Analyst Nate Fischler shares his outlook for evolving relations between Vietnam and China. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.c

Taiwan will hold general elections on January 13 to elect a president and 113 seats in parliament. In the leadup to this election, Chinese cyber threat actors are likely to escalate activity targeting Taiwan. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Cyber Analyst, Hayley Benedict provides insight on what China’s cyber activity will look like and what we can expect to see as Taiwan’s election date draws closer. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Global Economy Analyst, Markus Jaeger provides a rundown on China’s current economic and financial outlook.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Beyond COVID, our experts discuss the three diseases that they are most concerned about for this winter. Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida's College of Medicine, and Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents. Our host, David Lawrence, is the founder of RANE. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of RANE Insights, David Lawrence, co-Founder of RANE, speaks with Adam Robinson as he shares his investing philosophy. Adam Robinson, the President of Robinson Global Strategies, is the trusted personal investment advisor to the heads of a select group of the world’s largest hedge funds and family offices, advising on all global macro asset classes including global equities, US sectors, bonds, currencies, and commodities.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

Over the past year, the European Union and some of its member states have taken bold steps to recalibrate their strategies in dealing with China. In June, Brussels unveiled its first-ever economic security strategy which, while never mentioning China explicitly, has heavily implied it as the main target. Germany followed in July with its first ever China Strategy, which explicitly focuses on cutting dependency on the Chinese market and restricting sensitive technology transfers to Beijing. In October, the EU launched an anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles and Italy just announced its formal exit from China’s Belt and Road Initiative. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Europe Analyst, Matteo Ilardo explores how these moves, from protectionist measures to economic-security adjustments, are shaping Europe’s relations with Beijing. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

President Biden released an executive order requiring the developers of artificial intelligence systems that pose a serious risk to national security, national economic security, or national public health and safety to notify the U.S. government and share the results of a red-team safety review prior to their public release. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Cyber Analyst Ali Plucinski discusses the potential implications of the order for companies that use AI systems in their daily operations. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, RANE co-founder David Lawrence speaks with Forhad Razzaque about his work in the due diligence space. Forhad Razzaque is the President of Integras Intelligence, Inc., a highly respected firm offering due diligence, employment screening and investigative services. Forhad is widely recognized in the industry for his ability to develop long-term partnerships with clients and for his dedication to customer needs. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

The Oct. 7 attack in Israel and subsequent response has quickly become a worldwide issue, with many countries around the world vocally weighing in on the conflict. In East Asia, the emerging conflict in the Middle East also has geopolitical implications, and the region is very much split on the issue. Naturally, each country is shaping policy to suit their respective national interests, but this has varied widely in the region. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Beyond COVID, our experts discuss the newest COVID strain and explain the recent increase of reported cases. Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida's College of Medicine, and Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents. Our host, David Lawrence, is the founder of RANE. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, RANE co-founder David Lawrence interviews Scott Atran, a leading global geopolitical, national security and terrorism lecturer, author, and government advisor. Scott Atran is an anthropologist and psychologist who studies how cognitive constraints and biases in cultural preferences and values shape social structures and political systems. He is co-founder of ARTIS International and the Centre for the Resolution of Intractable Conflict at the University of Oxford, research professor at the University of Michigan’s Gerald Ford School of Public Policy, research fellow at Oxford University’s Changing Character of War Centre, and advisor to the UN Security Council on Counterterrorism on issues of youth, peace, and security. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) is expected to withdraw its troops from the Horn of Africa nation by December 2024. They have been carrying out counter terrorism operations against al-Qaeda affiliate group, al-Shabaab, that has been active in Somalia for over a decade and still continues to target security forces and civilians. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Global Security Analyst, Hellen Muzungu explains the circumstances surrounding this transition.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

The October 7 Hamas attack on Israel stunned the world and sparked the most serious security crisis in the region since the U.S. assassination of Qassem Soleimaini in 2020. As the Israeli military prepares its possible ground offensive of the Gaza Strip, we talk to Ryan Bohl, Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst explains the global implications. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of the Applied Geopolitics podcast, Rodger Baker speaks with Jaehan Park about understanding the role and applications of geopolitics.  Jaehan Park is a Postdoctoral Fellow and Adjunct Lecturer at the Edwin O Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Currently, he is completing his book manuscript, The Geographical Pivot of Grand Strategy: Rising Powers in the Far East, 1895-1905.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, RANE co-founder David Lawrence speaks with Arden O’Connor about her work in the field of mental health.  Arden O’Connor founded the O’Connor Professional Group to address the needs of families and individuals struggling with an array of behavioral health issues, including addiction, mental health disorders, eating disorders, learning, and other developmental challenges. With several relatives in recovery, Arden is passionate about helping families and individuals navigate the highly fragmented treatment system in a way that creates positive outcomes and allows families to heal. Arden is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Global Security Analyst Charles Thorson shares the latest outlook for the conflict between Hamas and Israel. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Global Security Analyst Charles Thorson about the safety and security implications of Morocco’s recent earthquake.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Senior Analyst Matthew Bey explains Saudi Arabia’s nuclear plans and the country’s prospect for a defense deal with the United States.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode, RANE co-founder David Lawrence speaks with Michael Millette about the direction of cyber insurance and regulation. Michael Millette is the founder and Managing Partner of Hudson Structure Capital Management. HSCM manages nearly $4 billion in reinsurance and transport strategies in Bermuda and Connecticut.  The firm manages assets across the property, catastrophe, casualty, life & health, financial lines and distribution & services subsectors.  He also serves on the Boards of Cybercube, Meanwhile, Vault and Gracie Point. Mr. Millette was at Goldman Sachs from 1994 to 2015 where he served as a Partner, Global Head of Structured Finance, and Co-Head of the Structured Finance Capital Committee. Mr. Millette was one of the founders of Goldman’s reinsurance structured finance and principal businesses. He was a team leader or key team member for over 150 transactions in the sector, including the market’s first 144A catastrophe bond in 1996. He also led teams that developed Goldman’s businesses in Transport Finance, Intellectual Property Finance, Private Placements and Project Finance.  Mr. Millette began his career as an Analyst at Citibank and also previously worked as a Portfolio Manager at John Hancock Financial. He graduated from Cornell University with a BA in History and also holds a Masters in Finance from Boston College, Carroll Graduate School of Management. Mr. Millette became a CFA in 1994.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

North Korean cyber threat activity has heavily targeted cryptocurrency firms in recent years. In 2022 alone, these actors stole an estimated $1.7 billion in digital currency. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Cyber Analyst Hayley Benedict explains the current and future threats posed by North Korean cyber activity. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

Mexico's former foreign minister Marcelo Ebrard, who is vying to be the 2024 presidential candidate for Mexico's ruling Morena party, said on Sept. 5 that he was ''very concerned'' about how Morena has conducted the polling process used to select its presidential nominee. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Latin America Analyst Carmen Colosi explains what this means for Mexico’s ruling Morena party.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

On August 30., a group of military officers calling themselves the Committee of Transition and Restoration of Institutions announced that they had seized power and deposed President Ali Bongo, just hours after he was declared the winner of Gabone’s Aug. 26 presidential election. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Sub-Saharan Africa Analyst Clara Brackbill shares the details and implications of the coup.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

Assessing geopolitical risk can appear overwhelming and unmanageable at times. The issues range from broad global patterns of competition, such as the evolving U.S.-China relations, down to local socio-political evolutions that can change regulatory environments in key resource-producing countries. Navigating geopolitical risk and opportunity is a growing field, and increasingly important for businesses and internationally-engaged organizations, not just governments and the military. Thinking in frameworks allows geopolitical analysts to contextualize day-to-day information volatility and identify systemic versus cyclical changes, providing a more stable way of looking at an uncertain future. In this episode of the Applied Geopolitics podcast, Rodger Baker speaks with geopolitical strategist Matt Gertken about methods for assessing geopolitical risk. Matt Gertken is BCA Research’s Chief Strategist, Geopolitical Strategy and US Political Strategy. He oversees the firm’s coverage of market-relevant policy developments across the world. Prior to joining BCA in 2015, Matt worked as a Senior Analyst at Stratfor and in various academic and publishing roles. Matt holds an MPhil from the University of Cambridge and a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.