In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, Emily Donahue speaks to Stratfor Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE. Iran nuclear deal talks resumed in Vienna on November 29. The JCPOA Joint Commission talks had been on hiatus for several months. Neither Iran nor the United States has thus far been able to agree to terms regarding sanctions or Iran’s nuclear acceleration. Hawthorne begins by discussing where the last JCPOA talks left off.  Iran’s relationship with the United States and its neighbors in the region are critical drivers of geopolitical tension. Subscribe to Worldview and stay ahead of the news emanating from the region. Our analysts are always looking at what happens next. And now through the end of 2021, we are offering a special discounted subscription. Subscribe today!

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID 19 podcast, Host and RANE founder, David Larence, catches up with experts Bill Lang and Fred Southwick. Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. This conversation is about the hype around the Omicron variant, why continuing practicing precautions is imperative, and why persistent social and political resistance to public health messaging may mean what amounts to a never-ending series of surges. 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? Click here to learn more about how RANE is helping clients during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, or to learn how RANE can help you better manage risks to promote a more resilient organization.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast (powered by Stratfor), Charles Thorson, Stratfor Global Security Analyst at RANE discusses the implications of coordinated suicide bombings in the capital of Kampala. In November, three suicide bombers set off attacks in the heart of the downtown business district. The suicide bombings mark a significant escalation in terrorist activity for the country. Subscribe to receive all of our geopolitical content. Now through the end of December 2021, you can get a special gift subscription of $99. Visit this link: https://store.stratfor.com/products/stratfor-worldview-gift-subscription

Iraq, resting at the heart of the Middle East, is no stranger to conflict or controversy. Its role as a regional power dates back to the beginning of civilization, but so do its challenges, wedged between other countries vying for influence. In this episode of the Stratfor Podcast, Middle East and North Africa analysts Emily Hawthorne and Ryan Bohl sit down to explore the geopolitics of Iraq, from its geography and early history to the handful of critical decisions that have shaped the Iraq we know today.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, we discuss a new era of hackers. The hacker group MosesStaff in September began targeting Israeli organizations. Their goal? Not ransom. But chaos. The group wants to cause damage to Israeli businesses. This is a development our security analysts have been monitoring closely, says Sam Lichtenstein, Stratfor Director of Global Security Analysts at RANE. Together Stratfor and Rane help you understand the "why" behind what's happening now - - because what happens next - - well, that’s up to you. Subscribe to RANE Worldview, powered by Stratfor. Now through the end of 2021, you can subscribe for 4 weeks for the price of $1. Sign up today at https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview. 

In this 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, including pandemics, about masking up for holiday gatherings, an increase in cases in Europe and the real effects of long-haul COVID.  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 RANE Essential Geopolitics podcast powered by Stratfor, Emily Donahue speaks with Ryan Bohl, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE. A new deal among Israel, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates is getting international attention. The deal will address major climate and energy issues for the three nations. And it marks a breakthrough in Jordanian-Israeli relations. Listen to the podcast. To read more content from RANE Worldview, powered by Stratfor, go to stratfor.com/worldview. now through the end of 2021, you can subscribe for four weeks for the price of $1. Learn more at stratfor.com/worldview. 

In this episode of RANE's Essential geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, a look at what's ahead for Sudan. In October 2021, after months of escalating tension between military and civilian government officials, Sudan’s army seized control of the country. The military coup has brought international condemnation and domestic unrest. In this podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Clara Brackbill, Stratfor Sub-Saharan Africa analyst at RANE.  To read all of Worldview's security and geopolitical content, please subscribe. Now through the end of 2021, you can get 4 weeks for $1. Subscribe here: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview. 

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID 19 weekly podcast, our experts discuss the risks of reopening US borders too widely, how children's vaccines are working and lessons learned from Israel on keeping populations safe from the virus. 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, an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. Subscribe to RANE’s Core Membership and get actionable intelligence, a suite of interactive tools to efficiently screen and analyze emerging risks or issue and help from our experts. https://www.ranenetwork.com/

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, Emily Donahue gets an update on China's internal politics from Chase Blazek, Stratfor Asia Pacific analyst at RANE. Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted the Sixth Plenum in November 2021. It is the most important annual political meeting in China, from which historic news was generated. Follow RANE on LinkedIn to learn more about how we offer risk and security professionals access to the insights and analysis they need to make more informed decisions and drive better risk management outcomes. 

In this episode of the RANE Essential Geopolitics podcast powered by Stratfor, Middle East and North Africa analyst, Emily Hawthorne, breaks down what's behind rising tensions in Northern Africa. Hawthorne recently wrote in an analysis for Worldview that, "the diplomatic tensions between Algeria and Morocco over the disputed Western Sahara region risks sparking a tit-for-tat exchange of low-level military and economic actions between the two North African neighbors." Through the end of 2021, you can subscribe to RANE Worldview, powered by Stratfor, for just $1 for four weeks. That's $1 for a 4-week trial. Check us out here: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview. 

For any business, large or small, the risks to both reputation and profit often boil down to security -- or in other words, how securely leaders protect their company’s physical, intellectual, legal, cyber, and other assets. In this RANE Insights on Security with Brian Lynch podcast, our host speaks with Michael Mason, the Enterprise Sales Director, Privacy & Security at Reputation Defender Executive Privacy about online security risks that can be - if not prevented, then mitigated. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. Learn more about how RANE helps businesses prepare for and mitigate risk at ranenetwork.com

In this episode of the RANE Ingihts on COVID-19 weekly podcast, RANE Founder David Lawrence speaks to Drs. Bill Lang and Fred Southwick about the latest virus developments. Vaccines are available for younger kids, COVID boosters are working as intended and hospitalizations have plateaued or are falling. All this as the federal mandate requiring vaccines is approaching. Can the good times 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! For more news, our experts recommend this reading: Covid-19 Boosters Aren’t for Everyone from the Wall Street Journal How Tyson Foods Got 60,500 Workers to Get the Coronavirus Vaccine Quickly in the New York Times

Throughout 2021, Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega cracked down against his critics as he sought to cement his grip on power. In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, host Emily Donahue asks what this means for the future of democracy in Nicaragua? Carmen Colosi, Stratfor Latin America Analyst at RANE, has answers. You can subscribe to RANE Worldview at the special rate of $1.00 for four weeks now through the end of December 2021/ Take advantage of an excellent price and subscribe to the world's leading geopolitical intelligence platform, today.

US regulators recently asked lawmakers to speed up regulations for a type of cryptocurrency. With the explosive growth and adoption of cryptocurrencies - whether tied to a stable currency or not, red flags are being raised about the volatile nature of cryptocurrencies and the potential for major risk to the global financial system. So what’s to be done? That’s the focus of this episode of Crypto Corner, RANE’s podcast exclusively focused on cryptocurrencies. Host David Lawrence is joined by Joe Hanvey from FalconX and Tim Murphy of consortium networks.  GET ACCESS TO CRITICAL RISK INSIGHTS AND ANALYSIS. Subscribe to RANE’s Core Membership. Receive our daily RiskBook digest, weekly intelligence briefs on cyber, geopolitical, and financial crime, access to knowledge-sharing webinars, and breaking alerts on important risk developments.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, we’re turning our eye to South Asia, and the relationship between India and its neighbor, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is one of India's major development partners. But the relationship has recently been complicated by Sri Lanka's dealings with China. Ekta Raghuwanshi is a Stratfor South Asia analyst at RANE. She has details.  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 RANE's weekly podcast on COVID-19, RANE founder and host David Lawrence speaks with Dr. Fred Southwick, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine, and Dr. Bill Lang, an expert in health aspects of contingency planning and response to critical incidents. Their conversation covers newly approved vaccines for children, talking with pediatricians about what's best for each child and how schools, sports, and other gatherings will be much safer among the vaccinated.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast powered by Stratfor, Europe is facing an energy crisis. As we have discussed previously on this podcast, the price of natural gas there is at an all-time high. Winter is approaching, and that brings with it an increased demand for fossil fuels like coal and oil. Meanwhile, Russia could come to Europe’s aid. But will it? That’s a question Emily Donahue asks of Stratfor Eurasia analyst at RANE, Matthew Orr. Follow RANE & Stratfor on Twitter. 

The United Nations Climate Change Conference - known as COP26 - will be held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 12 in Glasgow. The pandemic prevented the gathering in 2020.  As the date comes closer, more nations are revealing their plans for future energy use, many of which are in stark contrast to science. In this podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Matthew Bey, Stratfor Senior Global analyst at RANE, about the challenges and roadblocks that negotiators will be dealing with. You can prepare in advance for the UN Climate Change Conference. Check out RANE's Global Composite Risk Index and see which countries face the greatest challenges for climate risk. You'll find analysis, graphics, and interactive databases. Find out more about what’s at stake at ranenetwork.com. 

Businesses looking to expand their markets and their manufacturing base in other countries might consider India as an option. India has a large and educated middle class, an open market economy, and a huge workforce. But it is also one of the most populous and diverse countries in the world, with ancient social customs and thousands of languages. In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, RANE’s Director of Safety and Security, Brian Lynch, speaks to Varun Kareparambil, CEO of Grid 91, a risk management company in Mumbai, India.   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. Stay on top of risks to your business with RANE. Click here to learn more.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, Host and RANE Founder, David Lawrence speaks to Drs. Fred Southwicj=k and Bill Lang about boosters, risks of indoor sports like basketball and big gatherings, as well as the best uses for boosters and waiting for news about vaccines for younger children. Are you a Business? Click here to learn more about how RANE is helping clients during the coronavirus crisis.

In recent days, the disputes between the European Commission and the Polish government have escalated, with Brussels threatening to impose sanctions on Poland, and Warsaw accusing the Commission of blackmail. The relationship is so tense that some members of Poland’s opposition have accused the government of trying to leave the European Union. Adriano Bosoni, Stratfor Senior Europe analyst at RANE, has guidance.

When it comes to keeping a business safe from cyber attacks, it’s rarely enough to have the latest security software or even the best information technology team. What’s needed is a holistic approach - that brings in a company’s best security experts, technology experts, HR and more from across a spectrum of expertise. In this podcast, host and RANE founder, David Lawrence speaks to Mike Kenney, a cybersecurity expert at consortium network and RANE director of safety and security, Brian Lynch. 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? Click here to learn more about RANE.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, Emily Donahue speaks with Ekta Raguwanshi, Stratfor South Asia analyst at RANE. Afghanistan sits at the cusp of Central and South Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China. One country that does not share a border with Afghanistan has serious concerns about the Taliban takeover. India.  Ekta Raghuwanshi explains how the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has impacted India’s relation with the country.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, Drs. Bill Lang and Fred Southwick discuss Johnson and Johnson vaccine booster shots, battling persistent misinformation and misunderstanding of the risks of getting vaccinated and best practices for staying healthy during the holidays - and the holiday parties. Hosted by David Larence, RANE's Covid 19 podcast series is one of the most consistent and accurate information streams about the pandemic and the ongoing variants of the virus. Stay updated on all news about the COVID-19 battle here: https://www.ranenetwork.com/products/intelligence-briefs

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, we discuss the Pandora Papers. For more than a year, hundreds of journalists across the globe read, notated, and re-read millions of leaked files that revealed details of the complicated tax havens for the world’s rich and powerful. We know the leak as the Pandora Papers. The information in the leak is still being revealed. But the leak itself was a complicated business, says Sam Lichtenstein, Stratfor Director of Global Security Analysts at RANE.   Sign Up for the Free Stratfor Newsletter from RANE

In this episode of the RANE Essential Geopolitics podcast powered by Stratfor, what hope can be derived from a recently approved malaria vaccine and who could benefit. The World Health Organization recently backed a malaria vaccine to be used for children in African countries. This is being touted as a major breakthrough in the fight against the deadly disease. What happens now? Clara Brackbill, Stratfor sub-Saharan Africa analyst for RANE, has answers. 

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, we launch our new podcast series, Crypto Corner. Cryptocurrency adoption - not just by individuals and investors but also by organizations and even governments as legal currency - represents a vast new world of financial possibilities. It also opens the door to new risks. Today, the topic is the geopolitical risk and national security implications of cryptocurrencies, as well as looking back at how crypto has been disrupting the status quo for more than a decade. Our host is RANE founder David Lawrence. His guests are Joseph Hanvey, Chief Compliance Officer at FalconX, the digital asset trading platform, and Tim Murphy, President and CEO of Consortium.net, an IT security firm.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast, a look at Ukraine's confounding anti-Oligarch bill. Legislation that appears aimed at reducing the influence of oligarchs, has been a focus for President Volodymyr Zelensky. But will it hurt or hinder his political future?  Stratfor Eurasia analyst at RANE Matthew Orr explains the contradictions to Emily Donahue. 

In this episode of RANE's Essential geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, a look at elections in Latin America. Before the end of 2021, three South American nations will hold consequential elections: Argentina, Chile, and Venezuela. All three have had their own political, economic, and social fallout from the pandemic. What’s at stake going forward? Carmen Colosi sets out the details. Colosi is Stratfor Latin America analyst for RANE. Sign Up for the Free Stratfor Newsletter from RANE.

In this episode of RANE's podcast series on COVID-19, host and RANE founder, David Lawrence asks about vaccine mandates and the betrayal of trust. His guests are Dr. Bill Lang, an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics and 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. Are you a Business? Click here to sign up for RANE's coronavirus solution.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast powered by Stratfor, Big Tech companies including Google, Apple, Facebook, and Twitter have been on the receiving end of some hefty pressure from Russia. Marked Fines, threats, and even a facedown with YouTube. What’s it all about? Emily Donahue gets details from Matthew Orr, Stratfor Eurasia analyst with RANE. Sign Up for the Free Stratfor Newsletter from RANE

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In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast series, RANE’s Chief Marketing officer Greg Radner speaks to Jay Grusin and Steve Lindo. Their new book, Intelligent Analysis: How to Defeat Uncertainty in High-Stakes Decisions offers a new way of tackling the process that could yield better results.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, RANE founder David Lawrence digs into the facts, fiction, and fuss about booster shots. The discussion includes details on who should get them, how to get them and when to get them, as well as a reminder to get the annual flu shot.  Dr. Fred Southwick, 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.

In this episode of the RANE Essential geopolitics podcast powered by Stratfor, Stratfor Asia Pacific Analyst at RANE, Chase Blazek, provides guidance on some Over the past few months, China has passed new laws related to collecting and using personal information. It’s also come down hard on some of the country’s leading tech companies and other businesses. And it’s set out new social, educational, and cultural rules. Is this a new campaign to reshape China’s culture?    

In this episode of the Stratfor Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, security while traveling. As the global COVID-19 vaccination rate gradually climbs and the Delta variant shows signs of receding, more countries are relaxing travel restrictions. As travel for leisure and business slowly kicks up, it is important for companies and individuals to review the non-COVID-19 threats that come along with international travel. Emily Donahue speaks with Ben West, Stratfor Senior Global Security analyst at RANE. RANE and Stratfor help you understand the "why" behind what's happening now. Because what happens next is up to you. Are you a Business? Click here to learn more about RANE and our core membership. Click here to sign up for the Stratfor newsletter from RANE and to subscribe.

In this episode of Baker's Dozen, part of RANE's Insight series of podcasts, Rodger Baker speaks with Hameed Hakimi, an analyst and policy researcher focused among other things on Afghanistan, Pakistan, and regional connectivity between South and Central Asia. In the weeks since the Taliban took over Kabul and declared victory in Afghanistan, there has been no shortage of blame and recriminations passed around over the “loss” of Afghanistan and the chaotic final days of the U.S. presence in the country. Considerable attention has also been paid to the risks of terrorism or instability spilling from Afghanistan, and the social policies of the Taliban in Afghanistan. What is often missing is an understanding of Afghanistan, both in its internal construct and its regional context. 

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, RANE founder, David Lawrence speaks with Drs. Bill Lang and Fred Southwick about the dual crises in Idaho and Alaska that have led to "crisis standards of care." They also discuss the carrot-and-stick versus punishment approach to vaccines and what we've learned thus far about human behavior and new forms of disinformation.   

In this episode of RANE's  Essential Geopolitics podcast powered by Stratfor, Emily Donahue gets a security update from Stratfor Senior Vice President of Strategic analysis at RANE, Rodger Baker. North Korea recently tested long-range cruise missiles and short-range ballistic missiles. South Korea carried out a test of its new submarine-launched ballistic missile. How should we interpret what appears to be an accelerating arms race between the two Koreas?

In this episode of RANE’s podcast series, Insights on Security with Brian W. Lynch., the topic is behavioral attributes of the criminal or terrorist groups who carry out attacks and how corporate security departments can manage the risks. Brian speaks to Kevin Kelm, President of Arson & Bombing Behavioral Analysis. 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. Subscribe to RANE’s Core Membership and get our daily Risk updates, weekly intelligence briefs on cyber, geopolitical, and financial risk, breaking alerts on important risk developments, and much more. Find out how RANE can power your business to success at RANEnetwork.com.

The global economy is still reeling from the effects of the pandemic. THE Eu reported robust GDP growth in the second quarter,  South Korea raised its policy interest rate, the first major Asian central bank to begin withdrawing pandemic-related monetary accommodation. And the US is worried about inflation and jobs. In this episode of RANE"s Essential Geopolitics, powered by Stratfor, Michael Monderer, Stratfor Stratfor senior analyst for global economics at RANE tells Emily Donahue how exactly economies are recovering from the pandemic.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on Covid-19 podcast, RANE Founder David Lawrence gets an update on infection and hospitalization rates, what the holiday weekend and back-to-school could bring, and an update with details on the mu variant. Will it be as infectious as the Delta? His guests are Bill Lang, an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics, and Dr. Fred Southwick, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine.  RANE’s Worldview Enterprise Solution is bringing the best from across RANE, the next generation Worldview Enterprise Solution, powered by Stratfor, is a fully redesigned application with an enhanced tool kit for enterprise users. Learn more at ranenetwork.com

In this episode of the Stratfor Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, the conversation turns to Afghanistan. So much has happened in so little time. A Taliban takeover. A frenzied US withdrawal. A seemingly crushed opposition. The return of Al Qaeda. Emily Donahue speaks to Charles Thorson, Stratfor Global Security Analyst at RANE, about how jihadist groups reacted to the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and near-term jihadist forecast. 

In this episode of the Stratfor Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue gets a briefing on the upcoming parliamentary elections in Russia from Stratfor Eurasia analyst, Matthew Orr. Russia holds parliamentary elections in September. This happens less than a month after Russian telecoms companies blocked "Navalny," a mobile app created by Alexei Navalny's inner circle to coordinate opposition votes, and amid the Kremlin’s year-long campaign to repress opposition parties. Can the opposition survive?

Turkey is concerned about the large number of Afghan refugees who may pass through the country on their way to Europe, or worse, stay. Turkey already has one of the largest refugee populations in the world - and now is shoring up defenses along its borders.  In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Ryan Bohl, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE about how Turkey's decisions could bring internal friction and external scrutiny. 

Germany will hold a federal election on September 26. It will be the first election in two decades for which chancellor Angela Merkel is not a candidate. September’s election outcome will influence the fate not only of Germany but of the entire European Union. Emily Donahue speaks to Stratfor's Senior Europe Analyst at RANE, Adriano Bosoni, about why the election is so important. 

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, host David Lawrence gets his weekly update from Dr. Fred Southwick, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine, and Dr. Bill Lang, an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. This week, why getting an antibody test could be a waste of money, who should get a booster and when, and the surprising uptick in cases of RSV, a potentially serious disease for both young and old. 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. Click here to learn more about how RANE is helping clients during the pandemic.