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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Essential Geopolitics: Indonesia's Changing Economy
April 26, 2022 05:09 - 8 minutes - 4.07 MBIn this episode of RANE's essential geopolitics podcast, Scott Kardas, RANE's Asia Pacific analyst, talks about how high energy prices on the global market and President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo 's economic reforms push including raw ore bans are changing Indonesia's economy. Subscribe Today. Be Informed for Tomorrow. Join today for our special offer of $1 for 4 weeks. Visit: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview
RANE Insights on COVID 19: Where are New Variants Percolating?
April 25, 2022 18:37 - 16 minutes - 7.68 MBIn this episode of RANE Insights on COVID-19, hosts and RANE founder, David Lawrence, catches up on the risks of traveling without a mask, whether China's zero-Covid policy is working and why Bostwana is an area worth watching. His guests are DR. Bill Lang, a pandemic expert, and Dr. Fred Southwick, of the University of Florida College of Medicine. Subscribe to RANE’s Core Membership and get our daily Risk Book digest, weekly intelligence briefs on cyber, geopolitical, and financial crime, a...
Essential Geopolitics A New Plan Emerges To Manage Migration into the US
April 21, 2022 05:08 - 11 minutes - 5.18 MBIn this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, we focus on migration in the Americas. The Biden administration appears to be shifting its strategy to curb migration flows in the Western Hemisphere from a large focus on Central America to a push for broader regional cooperation. Carmen Colosi is RANE’s Latin America analyst and has details. Stay ahead of developments in the Americas with RANE Worldview. Visit stratfor.com to subscribe.
Essential Geopolitics: Why Do Russian Citizens Support the War Against Ukraine
April 19, 2022 05:26 - 8 minutes - 3.88 MBRANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast is a regular conversation about RANE’s latest geopolitical and risk analysis. In this episode, Ryan Bohl discusses why exactly a majority of people support Vladimir Putin's take on why Russia invaded Ukraine. Subscribe to RANE Worldview today for just $1 for 4 weeks and read unbiased analysis of global events. https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview.
Essential Geopolitics: What IS Russia Doing in Southern and Eastern Ukraine?
April 14, 2022 18:41 - 9 minutes - 4.18 MBIn this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, we’re focusing on Russia’s continued war against Ukraine. As we recorded this podcast, Russia had pulled out of northern cities and is concentrating on the Southeastern part of Ukraine. But what is being reported about what Russia left behind in the north, and what we still don't know about regions in the south has the international community shouting war crimes. Emily Donahue speaks to Matthew Orr, RANE’s Eurasia analyst about strateg...
Essential Geopolitics: Gulf Arab States Step Up for Egypt
April 11, 2022 16:46 - 6 minutes - 2.85 MBIn this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, we'll talk about the Gulf Arab States stepping up to invest in Egypt as rising food and fuel prices strain the budget and the economy. Ryan Bohl, Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst for RANE, tells Emily Donahue what's behind the price shocks, why Egypt is so vulnerable, and whether other vulnerable states, such as Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, or Yemen, might also benefit? RANE Worldview offers objective geopolitical analysis ...
RANE Insights on COVID-19: Is it Better to Boost Now or Later?
April 08, 2022 17:17 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBDespite rapidly increasing cases in some U.S. cities, the nation appears to have entered a "slow" COVID period. The lowest since the pandemic began. But our experts warn we have not simultaneously entered a "no caution" period. In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, host David Lawrence speaks to Drs. Bill Lang and Fred Southwick about the best time to get a booster accounting for age and regional differences, as well as offering common-sense tips on how to manage exposures...
Essential Geopolitics: What France's Presidential Election Portends for Europe and the World
April 07, 2022 05:21 - 14 minutes - 6.55 MBFrance will hold a presidential election on April 10. It is quite possible that no candidate will win more than 50 percent of the vote. A second-round between the two top candidates will take place on April 24. But what does the presidential election in the European Union’s second-largest economy mean for Europe and the rest of the world? Adriano Bosoni, RANE’s director of analysis, explains in this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics Podcast. Subscribe to RANE Worldview for the world's...
Essential Geopolitics: What Goes Into RANE's Geopolitical and Threat Forecasting?
April 04, 2022 20:13 - 10 minutes - 4.6 MBIn this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Sam Lichtenstein, RANE's Director of analysis. He shares details of how RANE's Second Quarter Forecast for 2022 came together, what developments bar close monitoring and some perhaps unintended effects of Russia's incursion into Ukraine. Subscribe to RANE Worldview. As of April 4, 2022, you can get a trial offer of $1 for 4 weeks of the world's leading geopolitical intelligence platform. Visit RANE worldview t...
RANE Insights on Security with Brian Lynch: What is a Red Ball Drill?
March 31, 2022 15:52 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this episode of RANE's Insights on Security podcast with Brian Lynch, Brian learns about Red Ball Drills. His guest is Aric Mutchnick, President of Experior Group Inc., a risk management company and a RANE network expert firm. Mutchnick developed a new type of active shooter/workplace violence training program. The Red Ball Drills® create a unique opportunity to provide a live drill without any chance of traumatic outcome and without creating any fear in participants. Brian Lynch is the...
RANE Insights: Navigating Wester Sanctions on Russia
March 31, 2022 14:35 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBIn today’s podcast, our host and RANE Founder, David Lawrence, speaks to Michael Gershberg, a Partner at Fried Frank, the law firm serving as counsel to many of the world's largest companies, financial institutions, and investment firms. The topic: Western sanctions against Russia and how businesses can navigate them without falling foul of compliance rules. RANE is trusted by more than 400 leading corporations, government agencies, academic institutions and reaching over 1.5M members. Beco...
Essential Geopolitics: Why is Russia Demanding Gas Payments in Rubles?
March 30, 2022 20:30 - 7 minutes - 3.23 MBIn this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, RANE senior global analyst Matthew Bey explains the reasons behind Russia's demand that European imports of Russian natural gas be paid in rubles. Subscribe to RANE Worldview and stay informed about the geopolitical ramifications of current events. Right now, we have a really great subscription price. Learn about it at stratfor.com.
Essential Geopolitics: Militancy in Afghanistan and Pakistan
March 29, 2022 05:13 - 6 minutes - 2.97 MBin this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, we look into how militants in both Afghanistan and Pakistan have responded to the Afghan Taliban's six months in power. Isaia Galace, a global Security Analyst with RANE, discusses what to expect as 2022 progresses. You can find Isaia's work in RANE Worldview, which offers objective geopolitical analysis and intelligence covering the global landscape. Subscribe today at stratfor.com. Right now there’s a historically low subscription pr...
Baker's Dozen: Philippinedization and Middle Power Security
March 25, 2022 18:12 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this podcast dedicated to the larger concepts of geopolitics, host Rodger Baker, Senior Vice President for Strategic analysis at RANE, explores the concept of Philippinedization. His guests are Dr. Chester B. Cabalza, Joshua Bernard B. Espeña, and Don McLain Gill. All three are with the Manila-based think tank International Development and Security Cooperation (IDSC). Their recent book is called The Rise of Philippinedization: Philippinedization is not Finlandization. The authors describ...
Essential Geopolitics How the Russia Ukraine War is Affecting Latin American Agriculture
March 24, 2022 05:07 - 8 minutes - 4.04 MBIn this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue gets an update from Carmen Colosi, RANE's Latin America analyst. High commodity prices are a side effect of the Russia Ukraine war. That's having ripple effects on fertilizer prices, and that's got our analyst on alert for both upsides and downsides for Latin America's agriculture sector. Some of those include more exports, others include high prices. You can find Carmen Coliosi's analysis in RANE Worldview, which offers ...
RANE Insights on COVID-19: Another Variant Emergence, Should We Be Concerned?
March 22, 2022 22:20 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, host and RANE Founder, David Lawrence speaks to Drs. Southwick and Lang about a contagious new sub-variant, when to get a booster, and the best time for pregnant women who aren't immunized to get a shot. RANE offers risk intelligence solutions to more than 400 leading corporations, government agencies, and academic institutions. They turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect,...
The Ongoing Impact of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine on Sub-Saharan Africa
March 16, 2022 19:37 - 9 minutes - 4.37 MBRANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst, Ryan Bohl, speaks with RANE's Sub-Saharan Africa Analyst, Clara Brackbill about the impact of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine on Subsaharan Africa.
The Ongoing Impact of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine on Southeast Asia
March 16, 2022 19:30 - 8 minutes - 3.71 MBRANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst, Ryan Bohl speaks with Scott Kardas about the ongoing impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Southeast Asia. Subscribe to Worldview today so you can be informed for tomorrow. https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview
Essential Geopolitics: What Was Behind the Israeli Prime Minister's Visit to Moscow?
March 15, 2022 05:09 - 6 minutes - 2.83 MBIsraeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett visited Moscow recently, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst, Ryan Bohl tells to Emily Donahue about what happened during the visit and why it matters. Subscribe to Worldview today so you can be informed for tomorrow. https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview
Essential Geopolitics: Takeaways from China's 2022 Two Sessions
March 10, 2022 06:18 - 8 minutes - 4 MBIn this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Asia Pacific analyst Chase Blazek offers guidance on the 2022 Two Sessions in China. The National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference meeting in Beijing is China's largest annual political gathering. Subscribe to RANE Worldview. Right now, we have a special subscription offer. Visit https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview for details.
Essential Geopolitics: Latin American Countries on Russia's Ukraine Invasion
March 08, 2022 06:27 - 5 minutes - 2.74 MBIn this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Latin Ameria researcher, Sydney Casey shares details on where Latin American countries fall in teh battle between Russia and the West over Ukraine. RANE Worldview offers objective geopolitical analysis and intelligence covering the global landscape. Subscribe today at https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview
RANE Insights on COVID-19: Masks Are Off, But Should Vigilance Stay On?
March 04, 2022 21:04 - 28 minutes - 13 MBIn this episode of RANE's podcast on COVID-19, Host and RANE Founder, David Lawrence speaks to Drs. Bill Lang and Fred Southwick about the lifting of mask mandates and why caution should NOT be thrown to the wind. Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. Dr Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Become a RANE member today and stay ahead of Risks that could impact your orga...
Essential Geopolitics: Where Turkey Stands on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
March 02, 2022 06:12 - 7 minutes - 3.51 MBIn this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks to Ryan Bohl, Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE. As Russia’s war in Ukraine intensifies, and Western countries stand firm on punishing sanctions, one country has found itself caught in the middle. That country is Turkey, which is is geographically significant in the current standoff between Russia and NATO. It also has significant economic and diplomatic concerns to juggle as the crisis continues....
Essential Geopolitics: A Thwarted IS Attack Puts Lebanon on Alert
March 01, 2022 06:25 - 5 minutes - 2.55 MBIn Late February, Lebanese security forces say they disrupted three planned attacks linked to the Islamic State (IS) terror group. The targets were Shiite religious sites in the southern suburbs of Beirut. In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics Podcast, RANE security analyst, Charles Thorson speaks with Emily Donahue about the effect this plot could have on Lebanese security forces. Subscribe to RANE Worldview today to be informed for tomorrow. Just $1 for 4 weeks. Go to: https://cl...
Essential Geopolitics: The Global Calculations Over Ukraine
February 23, 2022 22:24 - 8 minutes - 3.69 MBIn this episode of RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast a conversation about Russia's goals in and for Ukraine. While the U.S. President has called Russia’s movement of forces into the breakaway Ukrainian territories "the beginning of an invasion," there remains a lot of debate over just what constitutes an invasion. Why is this such a difficult term to agree upon, and why does that matter? Rodger Baker has answers. He is Stratfor Senior Vice President for Strategic Analysis at RANE. RANE h...
Essential Geopolitics: Russia Makes Moves in the U.S. Backyard
February 22, 2022 18:45 - 8 minutes - 3.74 MBEssential Geopolitics is RANE's podcast taking a closer look at individual geopolitical events and trends. In this episode, RANE'S Latin Ameria Analyst Carmen Colosi looks at recent Russia outreach to some U.S. neighbors. In the midst of rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine, we have seen Russian officials suggest that Moscow could increase military and economic cooperation with Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. Subscribe to Worldview to stay ahead of the news, Visit: https://cloud.subscr...
RANE Insights on COVID-19: Where We Stand as the Pandemic Seemingly Wanes
February 18, 2022 21:47 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode of the RANE insights on COVID-19 podcast, host and RANE founder, David Lawrence catches up with Drs. Fred Southwick and Bill Lang, as states begin to lift mask mandates Omicron cases fall and people cautiously ask, could this soon be all over? Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr, William Lange is an expert on public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. RANE is a risk intelligence...
RANE Insights: the Number One Problem in Cybersecurity
February 18, 2022 18:29 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, Greg Radner speaks with Michael Hamilton at Critical Insight Security, about the challenges of defending against ever-increasing cyber security threats. RANE offers risk intelligence solutions to more than 400 leading corporations, government agencies, and academic institutions. They 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. Learn about us, at ranenetwork.com
Essential Geopolitics: Iran Nuclear Negotiations Update
February 16, 2022 22:18 - 9 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Matthew Bey, RANE’s Senior Global analyst updates us on negotiations among Iran, the United States, and major world powers. They appear to be inching toward a deal to resume compliance with the 2015 Joint comprehensive Plan of Action, known as the JCPOA. Is an agreement too much to hope for? Subscribe to RANE Worldview today and stay ahead of geopolitical developments with Iran and in the Missle East. Subscribe here: https://cloud.subs...
RANE Insights on Security with Brian Lynch: Intelligent Analysis of the Boeing 737 Max Disaster
February 16, 2022 09:21 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBIn today’s episode of the RANE Insights on Security podcast, Brian Lynch speaks to Jay Grusin and Steve Lindo of Intelligent Risk Management about their analysis of the Boeing 737-MAX crashes. They’ve recently published an article about the developments that pushed the 737 upgrade from manageable risk into uncertainty and, eventually, into disaster. Jay Grusin and Stephen Lindo lead Intelligent Risk Management, bringing together intelligence analytic and financial risk techniques and process...
Essential Geopolitics: The Geopolitics of the Beijing Winter Olympics
February 14, 2022 19:17 - 9 minutes - 4.58 MBIn this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, a look at the 2022 Winter Olympics, at their host, China. The games are played amid a tense geopolitical atmosphere: including a diplomatic boycott over China's alleged human rights abuses; its relationship with Taiwan, disputed claims on land and sea, and as a crisis develops at the Russia-Ukraine border. Chase Blazek, Asia Pacific analyst for RANE, provides perspective. Subscribe to RANE Worldview, for the latest geopolitics and busi...
RANE Insights: How One Team Used Cell Phone Data to Predict Covid Outbreaks
February 11, 2022 22:29 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBIn today’s episode of the RANE insights podcast, RANE founder David Lawrence, speaks with Jackie Barbieri Founder and CEO of Whitespace, a Spatial Data Analytics company. She recently published the results of a study that used raw mobile geolocation data to track and predict Covid-19 outbreaks. Here's a short video explaining how they measured contact. RANE offers risk intelligence solutions to more than 400 leading corporations, government agencies, and academic institutions. More than 1.5 ...
Essential Geopolitics: Russia, Ukraine, NATO and What Happens Next
February 10, 2022 06:05 - 12 minutes - 5.88 MBIt's time for an update on the global geopolitical standoff over Ukraine. In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, we discuss Vladimir Putin's game plan for Ukraine, in the long-and-short term, and ask whether the west is playing right into Russia's hand. Eurasia analyst, Matthew Orr is RANE's resident expert on this topic. Whether you’re watching developments about Ukraine or any country, RANE Worldview is the go-to source for comprehensive geopolitical news, analysi...
RANE Insights: A Conversation with Michael Chertoff About Cybersecurity and Disinformation
February 09, 2022 23:45 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBIn today’s episode of the RANE Insights podcast, RANE founder David Lawrence zeroes in on cybersecurity and disinformation. His guest is the former Secretary of U.S. Homeland Security, now Chairman of the Chertoff Group, Michael Chertoff. They discuss how the crisis over Ukraine may accelerate disinformation, destabilization, and digital warfare. Stay ahead of cyber risks that could impact your operations. Become a RANE member today! Visit ranenetwork.com
Essential Geopolitics: Missile Tests and Presidential Votes on the Korean Peninsula
February 08, 2022 06:14 - 9 minutes - 4.39 MBIn this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, a look at the latest from North and South Korea. North Korea’s missile tests seemed to be on hiatus during the global pandemic. But North Korea held several ballistic missile test launches in January. And that has caught the attention of presidential candidates in South Korea. Scott Kardas, an Asia Pacific analyst with RANE shares details about the security dynamics of the Korean peninsula. Subscribe Today. Be Informed for Tomo...
RANE Briefing On Nation-State Cyber Attacks
February 07, 2022 20:12 - 15 minutes - 6.99 MBIn this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, we offer a special cyber briefing from RANE, the Risk Assistance Network and Exchange. The threat of a cyberattack looms large in both corporate minds and those of governments around the world. For instance, as the standoff at Ukraine’s border continues, RANE has shared analysis with our clients and subscribers about the potential for Russian-driven cyber attacks as a destabilization tactic. An attack that devastates infrastructure or wipes out...
RANE Insights on COVID 19: What We Don't Know about Long-Haul Covid
February 04, 2022 20:25 - 19 minutes - 8.86 MBIn this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, host and RANE Founder David Lawrence gets caught up on the extent of long-haul covid cases, the pros and cons of vaccines for little children, and the state of the Omicron infection in the U.S. Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease expert at the University of Florida College of Medicine. RANE is a risk intelligence company that pr...
Essential Geopolitics: Why So Many Coups in West Africa?
February 03, 2022 06:12 - 9 minutes - 4.48 MBIn this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Clara Brackbill walks us through what’s happening in West Africa. She is a Sub-Saharan Africa analyst with RANE. The president of Guinea-Bissau remains president, after a failed coup attempt on February 1. Just a week earlier, the military of Burkina Faso outed its elected government. In Chad, the military took over last year and the same happened to Mali in 2020. Is democracy in Africa under attack? Subscribe Today. Be Informed for ...
RANE Insights on ESG
February 01, 2022 21:41 - 31 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode of the RANE Insights podcast series, RANE founder David Lawrence delves into the concept of environmental, social, and governance for boards and investors. Amid a global pandemic, increased awareness of climate risk, and new attention to social injustice, corporate responsibility is especially relevant for investors and for boards. Lawrence speaks to Chantal Wessels, who is head of Global Financial Reporting and Corporate ESG at Nasdaq, about the challenges and promise of pur...
Essential Geopolitics: An Update on the India-China Border Dispute
February 01, 2022 06:07 - 7 minutes - 3.26 MBIn this episode of RANE'sEssential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue gets an update on the border dispute between India and China from RANE South Asia analyst, Ekta Raghuwanshi. The disputed border between India and China is unlikely to result in a violent conflict, but the stalemate could hasten regional militarization, raising the perception of a potential security threat. The Ladakh region has been the subject of ongoing talks since 2020. RANE Worldview provides complete coverage of gl...
RANE Insights on COVID 19: Do I Have the Flu? A Cold? Or Omicron?
January 28, 2022 20:55 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this episode of the RANE insights on COVID-19 podcast, host and 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, n expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. about the latest on Omicron. Plus: how to get more accurate results on home test kits and which symptoms separate Omicron from the common cold or flu. RANE is a risk intelligence compan...
Essential Geopolitics: What Attacks on Abu Dhabi Mean for Gulf Affairs
January 27, 2022 06:36 - 8 minutes - 3.87 MBIn this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, The talk turns to recent Houthi attacks against Abu Dhabi. Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE, Ryan Bohl, says the attacks could provoke a cycle that undermines the United Arab Emirates’ reputation as a peaceful business hub and, if they continue, jeopardize Iran nuclear talks or relations between the United Arab Emirates and Iran. Stay on point with geopolitical events and analysis of the Middle East. Subscribe to RANE World...
Essential Geopolitics: The SIGINT Threat and International Espionage
January 25, 2022 06:01 - 5 minutes - 2.46 MBIn this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with RANE global security analyst, Charles Thorson. Uganda's recent suspected use of spyware to target U.S. diplomats highlights a recent trend of small and medium states expanding their SIGINT capabilities and using them more aggressively, moving away from purely domestic spying toward international espionage against large states, and portends a heightened cyber-surveillance threat to private organizations.
RANE Insights on COVID-19: Three Shots Against Omicron
January 21, 2022 21:32 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, Host David Lawrence speaks with Drs. Fred Southwick and Bill Lang about newly released data on the Omicron surge, boosters, and why vigilance is still the best practice. Fred Southwick is 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. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critica...
RANE Security Update on Ukraine
January 19, 2022 22:45 - 17 minutes - 7.9 MBLarge-scale Russian troop deployments along the Ukrainian border have markets concerned about the potential for a near-term incursion, possibly accelerated by last week's cyber operations targeting Ukrainian government infrastructure. RANE Executive Director Business Development Ted Obenchain speaks with the company's senior Eurasia specialist, Matt Orr, to explore the potential for a Russian offensive, possible alternatives to war, and what might come next from the geopolitical standoff.
Essential Geopolitics: The Face-off Over Ukraine
January 19, 2022 21:33 - 10 minutes - 4.74 MBIn this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Matthew Orr, RANE's Eurasia analyst about the latest on Ukraine. The world is watching a standoff between the West and Russia over Ukraine. And it's wondering if Russia will undertake military action against Ukraine. The risks are great, and the danger is real. But why is Russia threatening a conflict with Ukraine now? Whether you’re in Europe and watching developments in Ukraine or another country monitoring...
RANE Insights on Security with Brian Lynch: Navigating and Assessing Threats to Organizations
January 19, 2022 20:29 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBIn today’s podcast, RANE’s Executive Director of Safety and Security, Brian W. Lynch, speaks to Rod Koyne, Managing Director of Opcentrics, a U.S.-based firm specializing in security operations, protection services, risk assessment, event management, and training programs. They discuss how to protect businesses, assets, and people in an increasingly complex and dangerous world. Brian talks through with Rod his firm's guide to help organizations navigate through their risks, utilizing the Op...
Essential Geopolitics: What's Up with U.S. Inflation?
January 18, 2022 17:19 - 12 minutes - 5.87 MBIn this episode of RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks to Michael Monderer, RANE’s senior analyst for global economics about inflation. If you live in the United States you probably noted several trends during the latter part of 2021. (Not just Covid). But the empty shelves, the ongoing supply chain mess that’s slowing manufacturing and sales. The fact that when you can find something, the price is likely higher than you expected or the sticker shock when you have to f...
RANE Insights on COVID -19: No Employer Mandates, What Happens Next?
January 14, 2022 21:58 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this week’s podcast, the Omicron peak may be subsiding, the Supreme Court on an employer mask mandate, and why misinformation about the safety and efficacy of vaccines continues. RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Dr. Fred Southwick, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine, and Bill Lang, an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics for our weekly coronavirus update. -- Individuals and organizations turn ...
Essential Geopolitics: The Geopolitical Ramifications of Turkey's Economic Woes
January 13, 2022 06:15 - 8 minutes - 3.95 MBIn this episode of RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks to Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst, Emily Hawthorne about Turkey. To the casual observer, Turkey may best be known for its history - it was the seat of the Ottoman Empire and is home to Mt. Ararat - the architecture of its capital Istanbul, and the landmark Hagia Sophia. It’s also famous for its culture, carpets, bazaars, and food. These days, however, Turkey is also notable for its volatile economy. Bo...