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In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Michael Monderer, RANE's Senior analyst for Global Economics tells Emily Donahue that China - the second largest economy in the world - is battling a number of economic challenges, even as tensions with the United States escalate. RANE podcast listeners can read all of Michael Monderer's analysis of fiscal and monetary policies for RA...

In this episode of the RANE Insights series, a look at recently revised  U.S. Department of Justice “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs” guidance.  By asking questions in three key areas, prosecutors try to understand the reasons for how the compliance program was set up and how the program has evolved over time: 1) Is the corporation’s compliance program well designed? 2) Is the program...

In this episode of the RANE Insights series, a look at recently revised U.S. Department of Justice “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs” guidance. By asking questions in three key areas, prosecutors try to understand the reasons for how the compliance program was set up and how the program has evolved over time: 1) Is the corporation’s compliance program well designed? 2) Is the program ad...

In this episode of the RANE Insights series, a look at recently revised U.S. Department of Justice “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs” guidance. By asking questions in three key areas, prosecutors try to understand the reasons for how the compliance program was set up and how the program has evolved over time: 1) Is the corporation’s compliance program well designed? 2) Is the program ad...

In this edition of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks to Ryan Bohl about the complications Saudi Arabia is facing - from low oil prices to new austerity measures to COVID-19. Get access to the premier geopolitical intelligence publication, RANE Worldview. Now available at https://www.ranenetwork.com/worldview-subscribe . 

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Sim Tack, Global analyst for RANE. Sim has been tracking China’s military buildup along its border with India and has produced a proprietary map in an article for RANE Worldview. Following years of gradual infrastructure development, including military infrastructure, by both China and India, China has now closed th...

In this podcast episode from the RANE Insight series, RANE”S Executive Director, of Expert Relations, Matt Boccia, speaks with Brian W. Lynch, a former FBI and Vanguard executive with leadership experience in security, risk, law enforcement, and anti-terrorism, and RANE’s new Executive Director of Safety and Security. They focus on key safety and security challenges facing organizations with a foc...

In this podcast episode from the RANE Insight series, RANE's Executive Director, of Expert Relations, Matt Boccia, speaks with Brian W. Lynch, a former FBI and Vanguard executive with leadership experience in security, risk, law enforcement, and anti-terrorism, and RANE’s new Executive Director of Safety and Security. They focus on key safety and security challenges facing organizations with a foc...

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, the conversation is about social unrest in Latin America. Prior to being locked down, several countries in Latin America had experienced social and political unrest related to security, social programs and employment. Cesar Martinez, a Latin American analyst for RANE Worldview, reveals why he forecasts renewed unrest should things beg...

In this episode of the RANE Insights series, a look at recently revised U.S. Department of Justice “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs” guidance. By asking questions in three key areas, prosecutors try to understand the reasons for how the compliance program was set up and how the program has evolved over time: 1) Is the corporation’s compliance program well designed? 2) Is the program ad...

On this episode of the Pen and Sword podcast from RANE, we hear the story of a heroine of World War Two - a story of bravery, intelligence and a remarkable resilience. The story is that of Florence Finch, a young war widow whose cunning subversion of Japanese rations during the WWII occupation of the Philippines garnered the highest medal any civilian can receive, and saved the lives of hundreds o...

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Michael Monderer, RANE's Senior Analyst for Global Economics about the increasing tension between the US and China over a new national security law imposed by China on Hong Kong. Sanctions are coming but what or who will be targeted remains to be seen. Subscribers of RANE Worldview can read forecasts and anal...

In this episode of the RANE Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Emily Hawthorne, RANE's Middle East and North Africa analyst. Hawthorne identifies drought in the Maghreb region - especially in Morocco - as an economically destabilizing force that could have major political impact in a region heavily reliant on agriculture. RANE Worldview subscribers can read forecasts and anal...

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks to Thomas Abi-Hanna about an ongoing shadow war in the Middle East and why it is connected to cyber attacks on Israel and explosions in Iran. RANE Worldview subscribers can read full coverage and analysis of the region. Get started today at https://www.ranenetwork.com/worldview-subscribe . 

In this episode of the RANE Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Stratfor Latin American Analyst, Cesar Martinez. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) launched in July, 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While the pandemic has interrupted supply chains, Martinez says that the new agreement provides for more nimble responses to disruptors. Become a subscriber to RANE...

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Evan Rees, RANE's Asia Pacific Analyst about Hong Kong and the new national security law. The conversation covers arrests, protests, the new powers for Hong Kong authorities to crack down on opposition protests. If you would like to read Evan Rees’ geopolitical forecasts and analysis of Hong Kong, China and the regi...

In this episode of the RANE Insight podcast series, RANE’s founder and Chief Collaborative Officer David Lawrence speaks with Jim Sisco Founder and CEO of Enodo Global, a Social Risk Advisory Firm and Dr. Frederick S. Southwick, an infectious disease expert with the University of Florida. As the United States began reopening - state - by - state - from the pandemic lockdown, the number and rate of...

In this episode of the RANE Insights series, Emily Donahue speaks with Paul Kirsch, CEO of 4THBIN. 4THBIN a leading e-recycling solution provider that provides certified data destruction support to today’s top industries by ensuring their e-waste is sustainably and legally recycled. 4THBIN is part of the RANE network of companies - the largest and fastest growing network of experts providing cost-...

In this episode of the RANE Insight podcast series, RANE’s founder and Chief Collaborative Officer David Lawrence speaks with Jim Sisco, Founder and CEO of Enodo Global, a Social Risk Advisory Firm and Dr. Frederick S. Southwick, an infectious disease expert with the University of Florida. As the United States began reopening - state - by - state - from the pandemic lockdown, the number and rate o...

In this Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks to Michael Monderer, Senior analyst for Global Economics. Donahue receives an update on the global economic impacts of Covid-19, and the near-term forecast for the global economic outlook given the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States is in the midst of a resurgence, some states are considering re-instituting lockdowns, and the...

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast, host Emily Donahue speaks with RANE's Middle East and North Africa Analyst, Ryan Bohl. Israel is planning to - formally - annex disputed areas of the West bank, which it has occupied - and settled - for decades. This despite the fact that international law deems such a move illegal. They discuss why this is happening now and which parts of the...

In part 2 of a two-part series on conspiracy theories, the conversation turns to how businesses can combat conspiracy theories and disinformation by planning ahead and making listening a priority. Hosted by David Lawrence, the Founder and Chief Collaborative Officer from RANE, the Risk Assistance Network + Exchange, panelists, include: David Broniatowski, Director of the Decision Making and System...

In this Episode of the RANE Insights podcast series, RANE Founder and Chief Collaborative Officer, David Lawrence convenes a roundtable of experts to discuss the origin, virality and consistency of conspiracy theories. As the COVID-19 virus has proliferated across the globe, so too has the spread of conspiracy theories purporting to explain the virus’ creation and purpose, ranging from theories ab...

In part 2 of a two-part series on conspiracy theories, the conversation turns to how businesses can combat conspiracy theories and disinformation by planning ahead and making listening a priority. Hosted by David Lawrence, the Founder and Chief Collaboartive Officer from RANE, the Risk Assistance Network + Exchange, panelists, include David Broniatowski, Director of the Decision Making and Systems...

In this Episode of the RANE Insights podcast series, RANE Founder and Chief Collaborative Officer, David Lawrence convenes a roundtable of experts to discuss the origin, virality and consistency of conspiracy theories. As the COVID-19 virus has proliferated across the globe, so too has the spread of conspiracy theories purporting to explain the virus’ creation and purpose, ranging from theories ab...