RANE Podcast
588 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 123 ratingsRANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. The RANE podcast is dedicated to succinct, clear conversations with thought leaders about managing business risk, best practices, geopolitical risk, and the underlying, global trends that drive the international system. The brings global events into valuable perspective, empowering businesses, governments, and individuals to confidently navigate an increasingly complex international environment.
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Europe, A Union Divided?
September 01, 2017 22:08 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBAmid discussions about a multi-speed Europe and two tracks toward integration, we sit down with Stratfor Senior Europe Analyst Adriano Bosoni to discuss the future of the European Union in this episode of the podcast. Then in part two of the podcast, Senior Global Analyst Matthew Bey and Senior Military Analyst Omar Lamrani to discuss the geopolitics of space and evolving security interests there. You can find our latest analysis and forecasting on these topics and more at Stratfor Wor...
Conversation with Brad Thor on Carlos the Jackal and Counterterrorism
August 21, 2017 11:19 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode of the podcast, Stratfor’s Fred Burton discusses counterterrorism and shares his story about Carlos the Jackal with New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor. They also discuss Thor’s latest book, Use of Force. Learn more about Brad Thor’s 17 books, including Use of Force, at www.BradThor.com. You can also read more from Stratfor’s Fred Burton, including his “Lessons from Old Case Files” series, on Stratfor Worldview (www.Worldview.Stratfor.com). If you’re not already a...
Iran, the Nuclear Deal and Road Forward
August 10, 2017 22:04 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBWith U.S.-Iranian tensions once again on the rise, questions remain as to what path Iran will take going forward, what the future of the JCPOA (commonly referred to as the Iran nuclear deal) may be and what all this means for the broader region. In this episode of the Stratfor Podcast, Senior Global Analyst Matthew Bey and Middle East and North Africa Analyst Emily Hawthorne delve into the latest issues, internal Iranian politics and its relationship with the United States. You can find ou...
Russia's Hybrid Warfare Strategy
August 07, 2017 10:01 - 14 minutes - 9.84 MBAs the Russia-West standoff heats up, the concept of hybrid warfare has emerged as a particularly relevant topic on the global stage. It’s also the focus of a new series of analysis on Stratfor Worldview. In this episode of the Stratfor Podcast, host Ben Sheen sits down with Senior Eurasia Analyst Eugene Chausovsky to explore the motivation behind Russia’s hybrid warfare strategy, which countries are impacted and what tool Russia can leverage against each of them. Our series on Russia’s hy...
The Future of NAFTA
July 27, 2017 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBWith renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement fast approaching, Stratfor Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Goujon sits down to discuss the future of NAFTA and global trade in this episode of the Stratfor Podcast. She’s joined by Senior Global Energy Analyst Matthew Bey, Latin America Analyst Reggie Thompson and Senior Science and Technology Analyst Rebecca Keller for context on what this renegotiation could mean for North America and more broadly, the future of global t...
North Korea’s Nuclear Standoff
June 26, 2017 22:24 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this episode of the Stratfor Podcast, Stratfor Chief Security Officer Fred Burton sits down with Vice President of Strategic Analysis Rodger Baker to discuss the geopolitical realities behind North Korea’s nuclear standoff. From weapons development to alleged assassination plots and the constraints facing both the United States’ and China’s efforts to intervene, they look at where things stand right now and where they’re going in the near future. Have a question or comment for the Strat...
A Generational Challenge to Russian Influence
June 15, 2017 19:25 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode of the Stratfor Podcast, we take a look at the generational forces driving recent protests across Russia. To put those protest movements in context, we’ll look at the cultural, technological and especially demographic forces at play with Stratfor Senior Eurasia Analyst Eugene Chausovsky. Chausovsky recently authored an insightful analysis on the topic for Stratfor Worldview, our premier digital publication. More than 25-years after the fall of the Soviet Union, this new gen...
The Geopolitics of Baseball
June 02, 2017 16:47 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode of the Stratfor Podcast, we explore the geopolitics of baseball with Professors Tolga Ozyurtcu and Thomas Hunt from the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education at The University of Texas at Austin, regular contributors to Stratfor Worldview’s series on the geopolitics of sports. They’ll be joined by Stratfor Senior Analyst Matthew Bey as they discuss the global spread of the sport and the underlying stories from imperialist expansions to subtle resistance and the evo...
Crisis in Venezuela
May 23, 2017 15:17 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBAs the long brewing crisis in Venezuela evolves, Stratfor Latin America Analyst Reggie Thompson joins the podcast to offer some context on exactly how things are changing in Venezuela and what that country’s future looks like. Then from Venezuela, we’ll turn to China and a conversation between VP of Strategic Analysis Rodger Baker and Senior East Asia Analyst Zhixing Zhang about her latest series on Stratfor Worldview. It’s a four-part series exploring the underlying motivations behind Chi...
Introducing Stratfor Worldview
April 28, 2017 15:09 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBTwo-decades after Stratfor began forecasting the geopolitical trends shaping our world, we now take a giant step forward with the introduction of Stratfor Worldview, the next generation Stratfor experience. Worldview introduces an innovative, new user experience that compels readers to dig deeper into global affairs with enhanced analyses, living forecasts, interactive graphics, community forums and new global themes and topics that lift the veil on Stratfor’s underlying methodology and al...
The French Election Results and Their Impact
April 25, 2017 03:02 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBFollowing the results of the first round of France’s presidential election on Sunday, April 23rd, Stratfor senior analysts sat down for a live webcast to examine the results and explore what’s ahead for France and the European Union as a whole. In addition to their discussion, they also took live questions from the online audience. For this episode of the Stratfor podcast, we bring you that entire conversation with Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Goujon in our Austin, Texas headquar...
The Future of Global Trade
April 14, 2017 14:45 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBBeneath the headlines about Brexit, Russian efforts to expand its area of influence and the latest news from the White House lies an evolving story that has shaped the direction of the international system for generations. That’s the story of global trade. From NAFTA to TPP and beyond, in this episode of the Stratfor podcast we explore the future of global trade with Stratfor Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Goujon, Global Analyst Matthew Bey, Economy Analyst Mark Fleming-Williams an...
French Elections, Future of the Eurozone & Russian Influence
March 03, 2017 15:13 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBWith the fate of Europe’s common currency and the potential for another referendum on EU membership in the balance, France prepares to hold its highly contested general election. Stratfor Senior Europe Analyst Adriano Bosoni joins the podcast to explore the underlying forces at play in the French elections and what they could mean for Europe’s economic future. Then Stratfor Senior Eurasia Analyst Lauren Goodrich and Europe Analyst Mark Fleming-Williams dissect Russian efforts to influence ...
Post Truth, Fake News and Challenging Your Ideas
February 17, 2017 19:16 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBFake news, biased reporting, propaganda and questions about the legitimacy of information continue to cloud political and public discourse on the key developments now shaping our world. Amid those controversies, Stratfor Editor-in-Chief David Judson sits down with Jay Ogilvy, chairman of our Board of Contributors, to discuss the idea of Post Truth and how we can cut through the noise to gain truly valuable perspective on the current international environment in the latest episode of the Stra...
Update on the Battle for Mosul
February 02, 2017 01:21 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBAs Iraqi forces prepare along the eastern shore of the Tigris river for the next phase in the battle to retake Mosul from the Islamic State, Stratfor Senior Military Analyst Omar Lamrani, Senior Analyst Sim Tack and Middle East and North Africa Analyst Emily Hawthorne return to the Stratfor Talks podcast to discuss the fight ahead and more importantly, the geopolitical challenges that will follow. Then in part two of the podcast, Stratfor’s Faisel Pervaiz sits down with Vice President of S...
Russia: From the Cold War to Today
January 23, 2017 22:17 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBThe Soviet Union collapsed 25-years ago, but Russia today is now reasserting itself on the international stage. To learn more about developments in Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union and a look at what’s ahead, Stratfor Senior Eurasia Analyst Lauren Goodrich joins the Stratfor Talks podcast. Then Stratfor Sub-Saharan Africa Analyst Stephen Rakowski answers one of our listener questions about challenges to economic development in Africa and South Asia Analyst Faisel Pervaiz returns t...
Inauguration Security
January 12, 2017 03:35 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBWhen President-elect Donald Trump becomes the 45th President of the United States on January 20, a massive, multi-agency effort will roll out across Washington D.C. to ensure inauguration security. To get a sense of what that security effort looks like, Stratfor Chief Security Officer Fred Burton joins the Stratfor Talks podcast to share his experience having worked on security details for past presidential inaugurations. Then Stratfor Vice President of Strategic Analysis Rodger Baker and Se...
2016 in Review
December 19, 2016 19:20 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB2016 proved to be a particularly interesting year on the geopolitical stage. As Stratfor said last year in our annual forecast, "the defining events of 2016 will raise apprehension around the world, leading into what will likely be an even more tumultuous 2017 as an array of developing conflicts comes into sharper focus." To delve deeper into what happened, where things stand and what lies ahead, Stratfor Vice President for Global Analysis Reva Goujon returns to the podcast to discuss our sc...
75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor
December 06, 2016 15:48 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBDecember 7 marks the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. In this special edition of the Stratfor Talks podcast, host Ben Sheen interviews three analysts about issues and trends related to the attack that continue to unfold. Senior Military Analyst Omar Lamrani explores the evolution of Japan as a maritime power since the end of World War II. Then we examine the ongoing trend of Japanese normalization with Stratfor Vice President of Strategic Analysis Rodger Baker. And Senior Anal...
The Future of Europe
November 30, 2016 19:28 - 24 minutes - 17 MBFrom waves of migration to Brexit and an ever evolving political landscape, 2016 challenged the very foundation of the European Union. At the beginning of the year, Stratfor forecasted European fragmentation as a key trend that would shape global developments. In the latest episode of the Stratfor Talks podcast, Stratfor analysts Adriano Bosoni and Mark Fleming-Williams explore what the future of Europe will look like going forward. Then in part two of the podcast, Stratfor Vice President ...
U.S. Foreign Policy Implications of a Trump Presidency
November 16, 2016 21:28 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBOn November 8, the United States elected Donald Trump as its next president. President-elect Trump does not officially take office until January 20, 2017, but the question of what a Trump presidency could mean for U.S. foreign policy is already circling the globe. Two of Stratfor’s lead analysts, Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Goujon and Vice President of Strategic Analysis Rodger Baker, sit down to discuss that very question and offer some context for this ongoing conversation in th...
Geopolitics, Science & Disruptive Technologies
November 01, 2016 21:36 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBDisruptive technologies can potentially lead to major geopolitical shifts. In the latest Stratfor Talks podcast, Science and Technology Analyst Rebecca Keller looks at several emerging fields and how they may reshape current global trends. Then Senior Analyst Sim Tack sits down to discuss Strafor’s Focal Point series of satellite imagery and how it contributes to Stratfor’s broader strategic intelligence analysis. Have a question or comment for the Stratfor Talks podcast? Leave us a messag...
The Battle for Mosul
October 14, 2016 19:40 - 29 minutes - 20 MBAs the battle to retake the Northern Iraqi city of Mosul from the Islamic State fast approaches, Stratfor Senior Analyst Sim Tack sits down with Senior Military Analyst Omar Lamrani and Middle East and North Africa Analyst Emily Hawthorne to discuss what the battle will look like and why the fight against the Islamic State isn’t the only concern for forces on the ground. Then host Ben Sheen explores the commercial potential of Hyperloop transportation with Stratfor Science and Technology Ana...
Challenges Facing the Next U.S. President
October 04, 2016 22:04 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWith one month remaining before the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Stratfor Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Goujon highlights the challenges the next president will face, regardless of who wins in November. Then Stratfor Vice President of Tactical Analysis Scott Stewart sits down to discuss Stratfor Threat Lens™, a new customizable, global threat intelligence solution to help corporate security leaders identify, anticipate and mitigate risks to their people, assets and interests aro...
Russia's Elections & Conversation with Editor-in-Chief David Judson
September 20, 2016 20:17 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBStratfor Senior Eurasia Analyst Lauren Goodrich looks back on Russia’s September 18 parliamentary elections and what’s ahead for Russia. Also, Editor-in-Chief David Judson discusses his new column, Stratforium, and the difference between journalism and Stratfor’s geopolitical intelligence and analysis. Have a question or comment for the Stratfor Talks podcast? Leave us a message and we may include your comment in a future episode. You can reach Stratfor Talks at 1-512-744-4300 x 3917. RE...
Geopolitics and the 2016 Olympics
September 02, 2016 21:18 - 15 minutes - 11 MBReflecting back on the 2016 Olympic games, Stratfor Senior Eurasia Analyst Lauren Goodrich and Latin America Analyst Reggie Thompson are joined by Dr. Tommy Hunt and Dr. Tolga Ozyurtcu from The University of Texas at Austin Department of Kinesiology and Health Education for a roundtable on the intersection of geopolitics and sports. Also, host Ben Sheen speaks with Stratfor CEO Dave Sikora about some recent updates and upcoming news for Stratfor.com.
The South China Sea Ruling, Demystified
July 22, 2016 15:09 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBStratfor Vice President of East Asia Analysis Rodger Baker explains the Permanent Court of Arbitration's recent ruling on the South China Sea and what it means for maritime law.
Wargaming North Korea & the Secret Service and Presidential Candidates
June 01, 2016 17:00 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MBStratfor military analyst Sim Tack discusses a wargame exercise involving a U.S. strike against North Korea's nuclear facilities -- and what it could cost on both sides. Also, Fred Burton takes us behind the scenes of the U.S. presidential election cycle, with a look at Secret Service protection for candidates.
Pakistan's Identity Crisis & 5 Ways Technology Has Changed Intelligence
May 05, 2016 00:35 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBSouth Asia analyst Faisel Pervaiz explains the battle between secularism and religious law that has shaped Pakistan's past and now impacts its present. Also, Chief Intelligence Officer Jon Sather discusses five ways that technology has changed the field of intelligence work since 1996 -- another installment in Stratfor's 20th anniversary occasional series. And Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Goujon explains Russia's strategy in Syria, in response to a reader request.
Understanding Venezuela's Volatility & Belgium's Fractured Landscape
April 04, 2016 21:48 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBLatin America analyst Reggie Thompson explains the dual efforts underway to rid Venezuela of President Nicolas Maduro-- and why the country faces a long road back toward functional stability. Also, Sim Tack gives a verbal tour of his home country, Belgium, to provide political and security context for the March 22 terrorist attacks in Brussels.
Assessing Ukraine & the Meaning of Chinese Renditions
March 01, 2016 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBStratfor Eurasia analyst Eugene Chausovsky explains the layers of diplomacy surrounding the crisis in Ukraine and how to unravel the tangled politics between Russia and the West involving that conflict. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific analyst Thomas Vien delves into the message behind a spate of apparent Chinese renditions, and security expert Fred Burton offers a response to a reader about technicalities in aircraft attacks.
Examining China's A2AD Strategy & 5 Impacts of the 9/11 Strikes
February 01, 2016 16:44 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBWith tensions running high in the East and South China Seas, Omar Lamrani explains the subtleties of China's counterintervention strategy. Also, security expert Fred Burton kicks off the first part of Stratfor's 20th anniversary series, "20 Ways the World Has Changed in 20 Years," with a look at five lasting impacts of the 9/11 attacks.
Terrorism, Civil Rights and Security
January 01, 2016 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBIn the wake of the San Bernardino, Calif., terrorist attacks, security expert Scott Stewart discusses impacts to the U.S. political system. Also, Chief Intelligence Officer Jon Sather shares his top reading picks for the coming year.
IS After Paris & the Year in Review
December 01, 2015 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBSecurity analyst Scott Stewart gives his take on the Islamic State in the wake of terrorist attacks in Paris, and Vice President of Analysis Reva Bhalla provides a review of Stratfor's 2015 Annual Forecast predictions, hits and misses.
Angst in the Heart of Europe
November 01, 2015 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBAnalyst Mark Fleming-Williams explores competing visions for the future of the European Union, and security expert Fred Burton looks back at the 1979 hostage crisis, 36 years after it began.
The Trouble With Training Troops & Kremlinology
October 01, 2015 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBMilitary analyst Paul Floyd examines the difficulties faced by military trainers in Iraq, through the lens of national and cultural identities. And Former Soviet Union analyst Lauren Goodrich discusses the Cold War art form known as Kremlinology, and how it applies to Russia today.
Europe’s Soft Underbelly & the Future of Farming
September 01, 2015 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBEurope analyst Adriano Bosoni explains why the geography of Greece poses a security problem for Europe and the Schengen Agreement states. Also, science and technology analyst Rebecca Keller discusses robotic bees and other innovations that could help farmers in the future.
The Trouble With Sources & the Geopolitics of Sports
July 31, 2015 16:12 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this episode of Stratfor Talks, best-selling author Fred Burton discusses the challenges of building credible intelligence sources and protecting diplomats in places like Benghazi. Also, special guest Tolga Ozyurtcu from the University of Texas at Austin discusses the intersection of geopolitics and sports.