The Decision Advantage

In this episode of The Decision Advantage, RANE Asia-Pacific Analyst Chase Blazek breaks down the geopolitical ripples of an Iran conflict and what it means for the regional balance of power across Asia. 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 solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com. Sign up to receive our complimentary weekly rundown, an email digest that highlights the geopolitical risks and opportunities that will shape the coming week, keeping you up to date on the key developments we're tracking and our most-read analyses. Subscribe to RANE's Weekly Rundown for free today by visiting https://go.ranenetwork.com/weeklyrundownrane.

In this episode of The Decision Advantage podcast, RANE’s Global Economy Analyst Markus Jaeger breaks down the potential economic fallout from various Iran conflict scenarios. 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 solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com. Sign up to receive our complimentary weekly rundown, an email digest that highlights the geopolitical risks and opportunities that will shape the coming week, keeping you up to date on the key developments we're tracking and our most-read analyses. Subscribe to RANE's Weekly Rundown for free today by visiting https://go.ranenetwork.com/weeklyrundownrane.

The 14th National Party Congress in Hanoi has just wrapped up, and To Lam has been reaffirmed as General Secretary. As we look toward the mid-March National Assembly elections, the country potentially faces additional political shifts. RANE’s Asia-Pacific Analyst Nate Fischler unpacks the broad national implications as well as the international impact of these changes. 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 solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com. Sign up to receive our complimentary weekly rundown, an email digest that highlights the geopolitical risks and opportunities that will shape the coming week, keeping you up to date on the key developments we're tracking and our most-read analyses. Subscribe to RANE's Weekly Rundown for free today by visiting https://go.ranenetwork.com/weeklyrundownrane.

As the situation in Iran rapidly evolved this weekend, RANE’s analyst team provided continuous, actionable intelligence to keep our clients ahead of the curve. Ryan Bohl RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst provides a rundown on events of this past weekend and what to expect going forward. 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 solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com. Sign up to receive our complimentary weekly rundown, an email digest that highlights the geopolitical risks and opportunities that will shape the coming week, keeping you up to date on the key developments we’re tracking and our most read analyses. Subscribe to RANE's Weekly Rundown for free today by visiting: https://go.ranenetwork.com/weeklyrundownrane

In this episode of The Decision Advantage podcast, RANE's Middle East and North Africa Analyst Kristin Ronzi addresses what a civilian nuclear agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia could look like, reactions to the prospect of allowing uranium enrichment and what a deal could mean for a potential arms race. 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 solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com. Sign up to receive our complimentary weekly rundown, an email digest that highlights the geopolitical risks and opportunities that will shape the coming week, keeping you up to date on the key developments we're tracking and our most-read analyses. Subscribe to RANE's Weekly Rundown for free today by visiting https://go.ranenetwork.com/weeklyrundownrane.

Michael Metz, COO for V.I.P. Mortgage, Inc. and Ryan Bohl, RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst discuss current geopolitical dynamics and the effects of uncertainty and perception on the bond market. Michael Metz is the Chief Operating Officer for V.I.P. Mortgage, Inc., a mid-sized residential independent mortgage bank based out of Scottsdale, Arizona, with a nationwide presence. He has been with the company for 16 years and runs the operations and forecasting to ensure the company can prepare for market shifts and help with community homeownership. 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 solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com. Sign up to receive our complimentary weekly rundown, an email digest that highlights the geopolitical risks and opportunities that will shape the coming week, keeping you up to date on the key developments we’re tracking and our most read analyses. Subscribe to RANE's Weekly Rundown for free today by visiting: https://go.ranenetwork.com/weeklyrundownrane

In this episode of The Decision Advantage, South America Analyst Mario Braga breaks down how RANE analysts navigate dynamic geopolitical shifts, using the evolving U.S.-Venezuela relationship as a roadmap. 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 solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of The Decision Advantage, RANE’s South Asia Analyst Misha Iqbal discusses the major players and pressures shaping the outlook for Bangladesh’s first election following the pro-democracy uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina in 2024. Register here to receive a complimentary subscription to RiskBook, our curated email digest with the latest risk news and analysis, delivered every weekday morning. 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 solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of RANE Insights, Founder of RANE David Lawrence sits down with Dr. Sarah Church to explore the culture of online gambling and its societal effects. Dr. Church is a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in research, program development, and treatment of patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. She is an expert in Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA), Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Therapy, (CRAFT), and Contingency Management. You can learn more about her work here. 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 solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Director of Analysis Adriano Bosoni and RANE’s Lead Europe Analyst Matteo Ilardo examine the current state of European politics and discuss the forces shaping the geopolitical landscape in Europe through 2026. Register here to receive a complimentary subscription to RiskBook, our curated email digest with the latest risk news and analysis, delivered every weekday morning. 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 solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

For this special episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl provides a brief, but substantive historical overview of U.S. involvement in the Middle East over the past 200 years. Register here to receive a complimentary subscription to RiskBook, our curated email digest with the latest risk news and analysis, delivered every weekday morning. 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 solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

Chinese nation-state actors were observed using Anthropic's Claude Code generative AI coding assistant in an espionage campaign first discovered in mid-September, according to a report from Anthropic released Nov. 13th. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Cyber Intelligence Analyst Ali Plucinski explores the details of this campaign and discusses what it could mean for the future of state-sponsored espionage activity. Register here to receive a complimentary subscription to RiskBook, our curated email digest with the latest risk news and analysis, delivered every weekday morning. 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 solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Asia-Pacific Analyst, Nate Fischler unpacks the motivations behind Indonesia’s interest in the Israel-Gaza conflict and explores the major constraints and defining factors impacting the country’s domestic policy. Register here to receive a complimentary subscription to RiskBook, our curated email digest with the latest risk news and analysis, delivered every weekday morning. 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 solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Latin America Analyst Mario Braga and RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl explain the dynamics of the current situation between Venezuela and the U.S. and deep dive into the complex history of the relationship that shapes the outlook for various cooperative and/or conflict-ridden scenarios. Register here to receive a complimentary subscription to RiskBook, our curated email digest with the latest risk news and analysis, delivered every weekday morning. 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 solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.