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In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Middle East and North Africa Analyst Kristin Ronzi discusses the long-term global implications of recent developments between Turkey and Iraq.   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 m...

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE Senior Analyst Matthew Bey addresses the U.S.’ recently announced plans to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business conti...

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, Asia-Pacific Analyst Nate Fischler talks about political instability in Vietnam following the third forced resignation of a leader in a little over a year.  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....

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl shares a brief history of the Israeli-Iranian relationship and sheds some light into the direction of the conflict between the two countries in the long-term.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to en...

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Cyber Threat Analyst Ali Plucinski discusses the heightened risk of cybersecurity threats in anticipation of the 2024 U.S. presidential 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. Fo...

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Asia Pacific Analyst Chase Blazek speaks about the implications of the recent meeting between President Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumo Kishida.  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 client...

In this episode of RANE Insights, RANE Co-Founder David Lawrence speaks with Dr. Fred Southwick about his new book Playing with Bees, in which he provides both a patient and physician front-line perspective on the many flaws in the U.S. healthcare system and creates a blueprint for change.  Dr. Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida's College of Medicine. RANE i...

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 deliver...

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 cl...

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 resilie...

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. Previ...

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. F...

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, div...

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 o...

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 soluti...

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...

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 intelligenc...

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...

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 pre...

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 transiti...

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...

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. Pa...

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 Ass...

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 aro...

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 inform...