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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?  RA...

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 s...

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 C...

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.  R...

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 pediatrici...

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 Emil...

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 th...

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’...

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 t...

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...

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...

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 takeov...

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 consi...

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 reveal...

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, S...

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 c...

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 i...

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 t...

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 N...

Backtracks Episodes Master Backtracks Episodes Master 100% 10 D248 In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, we look at several recent developments between the US and its trading partners.  There have been a number just in August, from complicated relations between the US and China over Taiwan to the Australia-US nuclear submarine deal and its fallout. Matthew B...

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. Bi...

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,...

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...