In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Asia Pacific analyst Chase Blazek offers guidance on the 2022 Two Sessions in China. The National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference meeting in Beijing is China's largest annual political gathering. Subscribe to RANE Worldview. Right now, we have a special subscription offer. Visit https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview for details.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Latin Ameria researcher, Sydney Casey shares details on where Latin American countries fall in teh battle between Russia and the West over Ukraine. RANE Worldview offers objective geopolitical analysis and intelligence covering the global landscape. Subscribe today at https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview

In this episode of RANE's podcast on COVID-19, Host and RANE Founder, David Lawrence speaks to Drs. Bill Lang and Fred Southwick about the lifting of mask mandates and why caution should NOT be thrown to the wind. 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. Become a RANE member today and stay ahead of Risks that could impact your organization. Sign up here: https://www.ranenetwork.com/

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks to Ryan Bohl, Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE. As Russia’s war in Ukraine intensifies, and Western countries stand firm on punishing sanctions, one country has found itself caught in the middle. That country is Turkey, which is is geographically significant in the current standoff between Russia and NATO. It also has significant economic and diplomatic concerns to juggle as the crisis continues. Subscribe to RANE Worldview for in-depth and objective geopolitical analysis of world events. Right now, you can subscribe for a historically low price. Go here to subscribe: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview

In Late February, Lebanese security forces say they disrupted three planned attacks linked to the Islamic State (IS) terror group. The targets were Shiite religious sites in the southern suburbs of Beirut. In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics Podcast, RANE security analyst, Charles Thorson speaks with Emily Donahue about the effect this plot could have on Lebanese security forces. Subscribe to RANE Worldview today to be informed for tomorrow. Just $1 for 4 weeks. Go to: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview

Essential Geopolitics is RANE's podcast taking a closer look at individual geopolitical events and trends. In this episode, RANE'S Latin America Analyst Carmen Colosi looks at recent Russia outreach to some U.S. neighbors. In the midst of rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine, we have seen Russian officials suggest that Moscow could increase military and economic cooperation with Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. Subscribe to Worldview to stay ahead of the news, Visit: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview 

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, Greg Radner speaks with Michael Hamilton at Critical Insight Security, about the challenges of defending against ever-increasing cyber security threats. RANE offers risk intelligence solutions to more than 400 leading corporations, government agencies, and academic institutions. They 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. Learn about us, at ranenetwork.com

In this episode of the RANE insights on COVID-19 podcast, host and RANE founder, David Lawrence catches up with Drs. Fred Southwick and Bill Lang, as states begin to lift mask mandates Omicron cases fall and people cautiously ask, could this soon be all over? Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr, William Lange is an expert on public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. RANE is a risk intelligence company that puts a premium on connecting organizations with and sharing expertise. The hub of RANE's service is the democratization of information. Subscribe to RANE’s Core Membership and let  RANE help you plan for and mitigate risk. Learn more at RANEnetwork.com

In today’s episode of the RANE Insights on Security podcast, Brian Lynch speaks to Jay Grusin and Steve Lindo of Intelligent Risk Management about their analysis of the Boeing 737-MAX crashes. They’ve recently published an article about the developments that pushed the 737 upgrade from manageable risk into uncertainty and, eventually, into disaster. Jay Grusin and Stephen Lindo lead Intelligent Risk Management, bringing together intelligence analytic and financial risk techniques and processes to create a new approach to identify and manage risk. There’s a link to their intelligent analysis of the 737 Max on the podcast page at RANEnetworkcom. RANE offers risk intelligence solutions to more than 400 leading corporations, government agencies, and academic institutions. They 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. Learn about us, at ranenetwork.com 

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Matthew Bey, RANE’s Senior Global analyst updates us on negotiations among Iran, the United States, and major world powers. They appear to be inching toward a deal to resume compliance with the 2015 Joint comprehensive Plan of Action, known as the JCPOA. Is an agreement too much to hope for? Subscribe to RANE Worldview today and stay ahead of geopolitical developments with Iran and in the Missle East. Subscribe here: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, a look at the 2022 Winter Olympics, at their host, China. The games are played amid a tense geopolitical atmosphere: including a diplomatic boycott over China's alleged human rights abuses; its relationship with Taiwan, disputed claims on land and sea, and as a crisis develops at the Russia-Ukraine border. Chase Blazek, Asia Pacific analyst for RANE, provides perspective. Subscribe to RANE Worldview, for the latest geopolitics and business intelligence. 

In today’s episode of the RANE insights podcast, RANE founder David Lawrence, speaks with Jackie Barbieri Founder and CEO of Whitespace, a Spatial Data Analytics company. She recently published the results of a study that used raw mobile geolocation data to track and predict Covid-19 outbreaks. Here's a short video explaining how they measured contact. RANE offers risk intelligence solutions to more than 400 leading corporations, government agencies, and academic institutions. More than 1.5 million members 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. Learn about us, at ranenetwork.com

It's time for an update on the global geopolitical standoff over Ukraine. In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, we discuss Vladimir Putin's game plan for Ukraine, in the long-and-short term, and ask whether the west is playing right into Russia's hand. Eurasia analyst, Matthew Orr is RANE's resident expert on this topic.  Whether you’re watching developments about Ukraine or any country, RANE Worldview is the go-to source for comprehensive geopolitical news, analysis & intelligence. Try us out. Right now, we’re offering a  subscription special rate. Details and a link to subscribe are at stratfor.com. 

In today’s episode of the RANE Insights podcast, RANE founder David Lawrence zeroes in on cybersecurity and disinformation. His guest is the former Secretary of U.S. Homeland Security, now Chairman of the Chertoff Group, Michael Chertoff.  They discuss how the crisis over Ukraine may accelerate disinformation, destabilization, and digital warfare. Stay ahead of cyber risks that could impact your operations. Become a RANE member today! Visit ranenetwork.com

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, a look at the latest from North and South Korea.  North Korea’s missile tests seemed to be on hiatus during the global pandemic. But North Korea held several ballistic missile test launches in January. And that has caught the attention of presidential candidates in South Korea. Scott Kardas, an Asia Pacific analyst with RANE shares details about the security dynamics of the Korean peninsula. Subscribe Today. Be Informed for Tomorrow. Get comprehensive geopolitical news, analysis & intelligence with Worldview. Sign up here: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview  

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, we offer a special cyber briefing from RANE, the Risk Assistance Network and Exchange.  The threat of a cyberattack looms large in both corporate minds and those of governments around the world. For instance, as the standoff at Ukraine’s border continues, RANE has shared analysis with our clients and subscribers about the potential for Russian-driven cyber attacks as a destabilization tactic. An attack that devastates infrastructure or wipes out records is no longer the stuff of science fiction, says RANE’s Senior Global analyst, Matthew Bey. You can learn more about RANE’s cyber risk solutions at [email protected]. Make sure to subscribe to our daily cyber brief, for improved situational awareness of emerging cyber threats. Go to ranenetwork.com to sign up today.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, host and RANE Founder David Lawrence gets caught up on the extent of long-haul covid cases, the pros and cons of vaccines for little children, and the state of the Omicron infection in the U.S. Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease expert at the University of Florida College of Medicine. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. We offer custom risk monitoring, including tools to efficiently screen and analyze emerging risks for your business. Sign up today! Visit ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Clara Brackbill walks us through what’s happening in West Africa. She is a Sub-Saharan Africa analyst with RANE. The president of Guinea-Bissau remains president, after a failed coup attempt on February 1.  Just a week earlier, the military of Burkina Faso outed its elected government. In Chad, the military took over last year and the same happened to Mali in 2020. Is democracy in Africa under attack?  Subscribe Today. Be Informed for Tomorrow. $1 for 4 weeks Then our regular rate of $99/year. Visit: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview

In this episode of RANE'sEssential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue gets an update on the border dispute between India and China from RANE South Asia analyst, Ekta Raghuwanshi. The disputed border between India and China is unlikely to result in a violent conflict, but the stalemate could hasten regional militarization, raising the perception of a potential security threat. The Ladakh region has been the subject of ongoing talks since 2020. RANE Worldview provides complete coverage of global issues and security situations so that wherever you land, you are prepared for what’s next. RANE's global team is tracking and forecasting global political, economic, security and business trends to help you navigate an increasingly complex world. Subscribe today: $1 for 4 weeks. https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview 

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast series, RANE founder David Lawrence delves into the concept of environmental, social, and governance for boards and investors. Amid a global pandemic, increased awareness of climate risk, and new attention to social injustice, corporate responsibility is especially relevant for investors and for boards. Lawrence speaks to Chantal Wessels, who is head of Global Financial Reporting and Corporate ESG at Nasdaq, about the challenges and promise of purposeful ESG. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. We offer custom risk monitoring, including tools to efficiently screen and analyze emerging risks. Find out how RANE can help your organization manage risk. Visit ranenetwork.com

In this episode of the RANE insights on COVID-19 podcast, host and RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Dr. Fred Southwick, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine, and Dr. Bill Lang, n expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. about the latest on Omicron. Plus: how to get more accurate results on home test kits and which symptoms separate Omicron from the common cold or flu. 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! Sign up here: https://www.ranenetwork.com/ 

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, The talk turns to recent Houthi attacks against Abu Dhabi. Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE, Ryan Bohl, says the attacks could provoke a cycle that undermines the United Arab Emirates’ reputation as a peaceful business hub and, if they continue, jeopardize Iran nuclear talks or relations between the United Arab Emirates and Iran. Stay on point with geopolitical events and analysis of the Middle East. Subscribe to RANE Worldview today! Right now we’re offering a special price for subscriptions: 1 $ dollar for 4 weeks. Click here to subscribe: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with RANE global security analyst, Charles Thorson. Uganda's recent suspected use of spyware to target U.S. diplomats highlights a recent trend of small and medium states expanding their SIGINT capabilities and using them more aggressively, moving away from purely domestic spying toward international espionage against large states, and portends a heightened cyber-surveillance threat to private organizations.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, Host David Lawrence speaks with Drs. Fred Southwick and Bill Lang about newly released data on the Omicron surge, boosters, and why vigilance is still the best practice. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. 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 and get the daily coronavirus brief delivered! Visit: https://www.ranenetwork.com/

In today's episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, we look at Uruguay.  The country is negotiating with China over a potential trade deal. Uruguay is already a member of the South American trade block known as MERCOSUR. RANE Latin Ameria analyst, Carmen Colosi looks into Uruguay's push to unilaterally negotiate free trade agreements outside of Mercosur and why it matters.  The fallout from Uruguay’s trade negotiation with China is likely to be a notable driver of Latin American geopolitics in 2023. You can follow developments and learn not just why they matter, but what happens next with RANE Worldview. RANE offers two options for subscribing: You can get a basic subscription here. Or you can sign up for RANE’s geopolitical intelligence solution for security professionals. With interactive graphics, RANE’s exclusive global risk monitor, updated key forecast questions, and global threat monitoring, security professionals rely on RANE Worldview. Sign up for a trial at ranenetwork.com. I’m ED thanks for listening. Geopolitics matter. Follow RANE's geopolitics analysis and updates on our social media feeds. Find out more at ranenetwork.com

In today’s podcast, RANE’s Executive Director of Safety and Security, Brian W. Lynch, speaks to Rod Koyne, Managing Director of Opcentrics, a U.S.-based firm specializing in security operations, protection services, risk assessment, event management, and training programs. They discuss how to protect businesses, assets, and people in an increasingly complex and dangerous world. Brian talks through with Rod his firm's guide to help organizations navigate through their risks, utilizing the Opcentrics’ “Ten Commandments,” as a reference to achieving success. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. As RANE's Executive Director for Safety and Security, Brian W. Lynch offers clients world-class expertise in areas that include security, crisis management, active shooter training and mitigation, and threat intelligence and management strategies. RANE also offers custom risk monitoring, including tools to efficiently screen and analyze emerging risks for your organization. Let RANE help you successfully identify and mitigate threats. Visit ranenetwork.com

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Matthew Orr, RANE's Eurasia analyst about the latest on Ukraine. The world is watching a standoff between the West and Russia over Ukraine. And it's wondering if Russia will undertake military action against Ukraine. The risks are great, and the danger is real. But why is Russia threatening a conflict with Ukraine now? Whether you’re in Europe and watching developments in Ukraine or another country monitoring the latest COVID news, RANE Worldview is there. We forecast how the news today will become the geopolitical drivers of tomorrow. And our work is on display at RANE Worldview. We want you to sign up. So we’re offering a special rate - find out more here and sign up today!

Large-scale Russian troop deployments along the Ukrainian border have markets concerned about the potential for a near-term incursion, possibly accelerated by last week's cyber operations targeting Ukrainian government infrastructure. RANE Executive Director Business Development Ted Obenchain speaks with the company's senior Eurasia specialist, Matt Orr, to explore the potential for a Russian offensive, possible alternatives to war, and what might come next from the geopolitical standoff.

In this episode of RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks to Michael Monderer, RANE’s senior analyst for global economics about inflation. If you live in the United States you probably noted several trends during the latter part of 2021. (Not just Covid). But the empty shelves, the ongoing supply chain mess that’s slowing manufacturing and sales. The fact that when you can find something, the price is likely higher than you expected or the sticker shock when you have to fill up the gas tank or buy weekly groceries. Monderer explains what's behind rising inflation in the U.S. and how long it could last. Sign up for a special subscription offer to RANE Worldview: Get the 2022 annual global forecast and access to RANE Worldview for $1 for 4 weeks! https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview

In this week’s podcast, the Omicron peak may be subsiding, the Supreme Court on an employer mask mandate, and why misinformation about the safety and efficacy of vaccines continues. RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Dr. 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 our weekly coronavirus update. -- 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 ongoing disruptions caused by COVID-19 delivered daily. Visit us at ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks to Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst, Emily Hawthorne about Turkey. To the casual observer, Turkey may best be known for its history - it was the seat of the Ottoman Empire and is home to Mt. Ararat - the architecture of its capital Istanbul, and the landmark Hagia Sophia. It’s also famous for its culture, carpets, bazaars, and food. These days, however, Turkey is also notable for its volatile economy. Both the East and the West are watching. Subscribe today to RANE Worldview and get an unbiased analysis of global events, as well as in-depth quarterly, yearly, and decade forecasts.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst, Emily Hawthorne, discusses that institutional reforms in 2022 will increase political and economic instability in Tunisia, which by many nations, especially those in the West, had been viewed as the poster child for transitioning from autocracy to democracy. In this article from RANE Worldview, we state, "Other Arab governments transitioning from autocracies will be closely monitoring Tunisia’s reform push over the next year to gauge what kind of political change is realistic in their own countries." Subscribe today to RANE Worldview and stay ahead of the news. 

In today's episode of the RANE Insights on COVID 19 podcast, host and RANE Founder, David Lawrence speaks to Dr. Bill Lang an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, and Dr. Fred Southwick, at the University of Florida College of Medicine, about the omicron surge. How big is, how to live with it and how long it might last.  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! Sign up here: https://www.ranenetwork.com/

Every January, RANE delivers accurate and timely forecasts for our clients on what to expect in the coming year. This year, RANE has identified several overarching themes that will define the security landscape in 2022.  Sam Lichtenstein, director RANE’s global security analysts, explains how the forecast is compiled and what the major security risks for businesses and individuals are in 2022.  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? Learn more about how RANE is helping clients navigate 2022 at https://www.ranenetwork.com

RANE’s Executive Director of Safety and Security Brian Lynch gets a crash course on integrating the intelligence and analytical process into business operations from Toni Chrabot of the Risk confidence Group. Chrabot has more than 20 years planning and executing risk mitigation, security, investigative, intelligence crisis response, and other security-related strategies. She currently shares her depth of knowledge at the Risk Confidence Group. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. We offer custom risk monitoring, including tools to efficiently screen and analyze emerging risks for your organization. Let RANE help you successfully identify and mitigate threats. Visit ranenetwork.com. 

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Security analyst Blake Laytham discusses Colombia's low-level but persistent conflict against insurgent groups. This will continue in 2022, threatening occasional attacks in urban areas, ongoing attacks against energy infrastructure like pipelines, and ensuring persistent instability in rural areas, particularly the northeast of the country where insurgents take advantage of a haven across the border in Venezuela. Subscribe to Worldview to read the entire 2022 geopolitical forecast.  https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, how will the status of Northern Ireland fare between the United Kingdom and the European Union in 2022? For most of 2021, London has threatened to walk away from one of the main elements of the Brexit agreement, and Brussels is threatening to retaliate with trade sanctions. Emily Donahue gets an update from RANE’s Senior Europe Analyst, Adriano Bosoni. Subscribe to Worldview to read all of RANE's geopolitical content: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview Follow RANE & Stratfor on Twitter Find RANE on LinkedIn RANE & Stratfor on Facebook

As a company, RANE focuses on bringing to our clients’ attention potential future risks that could impact their organization. So, in this episode of our Essential Geopolitics podcast, we're offering guidance on the economic picture for 2022. Michael Monderer, RANE’s senior analyst for global economics, offers a look where, following a bumpy 2021, the global economy is likely headed in 2022. Sign up for RANE Worldview and get access to the entire global geopolitical forecast for 2022. Visit this link to access a special subscription price.

In this podcast, Stratfor Senior VP of Strategic Analysis at RANE, Rodger Baker, speaks with Colin Chapman, geopolitical journalist and Fellow of the Australian Institute of International Affairs, to look at some of the geopolitical issues at play in the Pacific.  To read all of the security and geopolitical content in RANE Worldview, please subscribe.

Mexico’s tourist resorts in the Baja California and Yucatan peninsulas have been long considered to be safe from the Cartel violence that has wracked other parts of the country. However, that reputation is in danger. Cartel violence is encroaching. One shocking incident occurred in November when 15 cartel gunmen arrived by boat outside two luxury resorts in Cancun to target drug dealers on the beach. Two drug dealers were killed and a tourist was wounded. Blake Laytham, Global Security Analyst at RANE discusses why this is happening. Sign up for RANE Worldview and get access to the entire global geopolitical forecast for 2022. Subscribe here and get a special subscription price.

In today’s conversation, our host David Lawrence speaks to Geoff Brown, the Head of New York City Cyber Command. Their conversation covers cybersecurity awareness and how organizations - public or private - can protect themselves from threat actors before during and after an attack. Become a member of the largest community of risk professionals today!

In this episode of RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast, Chase Blazek, RANE Asia Pacific Analyst discusses how businesses can navigate China's Human Rights Environment. Along with understanding new tech and other laws in China Western businesses will have to consider how they comply with China’s regulations and increased media scrutiny over China’s human rights issues. Additional Reading from Worldview: In China, Data Export Rules Signal a New Era of Hands-on Governance China’s ‘Family Education’ Law Portends Unrest and Political Opposition By Protesting Xinjiang Cotton, Western Companies Incite China’s Ire Get Risk Intelligence on Doing Business in China with RANE! RANE Risk Intelligence provides access to the insights and analysis you need to make more informed decisions and drive better risk management outcomes. Join the RANE Network today and tap into the collective wisdom of the RANE community. Learn more about our risk intelligence here.

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, Host and RANE founder, David Lawrence speaks to Drs. Fred Southwick of the University of Florida College of Medicine and Bill Lang, an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. Both doctors agree that the new covid variant, Omicron, is so viral that three vaccine shots are necessary. Some data does show that Omicron, while very contagious, may not affect the lungs as severely as the Delta variant, or the original strain. But our experts say it is too early to count on that data. Are you a Business? Click here to learn more about RANE and our core membership.

In this episode of RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, Emily Donahue speaks to Tyan Bohl, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE. Back in 2020, the United States inked a deal with the United Arab Emirates for $23-billion worth of F-35 fighter jets, drones, and munitions. But this December, the UAE announced it would suspend discussions on the deal. Bohl explains how the deal came about and why it may disintegrate.  Stay ahead of the news with the latest geopolitical events and analysis of the Middle East. Subscribe to Worldview today! Right now we’re offering a special price for subscriptions.

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, RANE’s Executive Director of Safety and Security Brian Lynch spoke to William Edwards about his experiences at Abu Ghraib. The prison was part of a forward operating base in Anbar province for US operations. Major Bill Edwards and Lt. Col. Bob Walters of the 165th Military Intelligence Battalion were given the near-impossible task of setting up then improving discipline issues at the site. They’ve recently published a candid first-hand account of their time there. Entitled Inside Abu Ghraib, Memoirs of Two U.S. Military Intelligence Officers. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members.  Find out how RANE can help you power your business to success. Visit ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast, Libyan elections. Libya is planning to hold the country’s first-ever presidential elections and the first major nationwide election since 2014. It’s a bid to unify and bring stability to the country. But Stratfor Senior global analyst at RANE Matthew Bey says that appears likely to be a tall order. Events in the Middle East and North Africa are geopolitically important. Stay ahead of developments with RANE Worldview. Visit stratfor.com to subscribe. Now through the end of 2021, we’re offering special rates for you - or someone on your gift list. Visit stratfor.com for details. 

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, host and RANE Founder David Lawrence speaks to Drs. Bill Lanf aand Fred Southwick about the Omicron variant, how to stay safe as well as workplace safety tips, and a discussion over whether to mandate Booster shots. 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

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, we check in on the recent U.S. anti-corruption push. The administration of President Joe Biden has declared that corruption threatens United States national security, economic equity, global anti-poverty and development efforts, and democracy itself. Its strategy includes curbing illicit finance and leveraging foreign assistance resources to achieve anti-corruption policy goals. So what might this mean for Latin America and the Caribbean? Carmen Colosi, Stratfor Latin America analyst at RANE, offers details. Click here to read all of Stratfor's security and geopolitical articles and subscribe.