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When it comes to keeping a business safe from cyber attacks, it’s rarely enough to have the latest security software or even the best information technology team. What’s needed is a holistic approach - that brings in a company’s best security experts, technology experts, HR and more from across a spectrum of expertise. In this podcast, host and RANE founder, David Lawrence speaks to Mike Kenney, a cybersecurity expert at consortium network and RANE director of safety and security, Brian Lynch. Individuals and organizations 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. Are you a Business? Click here to learn more about RANE.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, Emily Donahue speaks with Ekta Raguwanshi, Stratfor South Asia analyst at RANE. Afghanistan sits at the cusp of Central and South Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China. One country that does not share a border with Afghanistan has serious concerns about the Taliban takeover. India. Ekta Raghuwanshi explains how the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has impacted India’s relation with the country.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, Drs. Bill Lang and Fred Southwick discuss Johnson and Johnson vaccine booster shots, battling persistent misinformation and misunderstanding of the risks of getting vaccinated and best practices for staying healthy during the holidays - and the holiday parties. Hosted by David Larence, RANE's Covid 19 podcast series is one of the most consistent and accurate information streams about the pandemic and the ongoing variants of the virus. Stay updated on all news about the COVID-19 battle here: https://www.ranenetwork.com/products/intelligence-briefs

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, we discuss the Pandora Papers. For more than a year, hundreds of journalists across the globe read, notated, and re-read millions of leaked files that revealed details of the complicated tax havens for the world’s rich and powerful. We know the leak as the Pandora Papers. The information in the leak is still being revealed. But the leak itself was a complicated business, says Sam Lichtenstein, Stratfor Director of Global Security Analysts at RANE. Sign Up for the Free Stratfor Newsletter from RANE

In this episode of the RANE Essential Geopolitics podcast powered by Stratfor, what hope can be derived from a recently approved malaria vaccine and who could benefit. The World Health Organization recently backed a malaria vaccine to be used for children in African countries. This is being touted as a major breakthrough in the fight against the deadly disease. What happens now? Clara Brackbill, Stratfor sub-Saharan Africa analyst for RANE, has answers.

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, we launch our new podcast series, Crypto Corner. Cryptocurrency adoption - not just by individuals and investors but also by organizations and even governments as legal currency - represents a vast new world of financial possibilities. It also opens the door to new risks. Today, the topic is the geopolitical risk and national security implications of cryptocurrencies, as well as looking back at how crypto has been disrupting the status quo for more than a decade. Our host is RANE founder David Lawrence. His guests are Joseph Hanvey, Chief Compliance Officer at FalconX, the digital asset trading platform, and Tim Murphy, President and CEO of Consortium.net, an IT security firm.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast, a look at Ukraine's confounding anti-Oligarch bill. Legislation that appears aimed at reducing the influence of oligarchs, has been a focus for President Volodymyr Zelensky. But will it hurt or hinder his political future? Stratfor Eurasia analyst at RANE Matthew Orr explains the contradictions to Emily Donahue.

In this episode of RANE's Essential geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, a look at elections in Latin America. Before the end of 2021, three South American nations will hold consequential elections: Argentina, Chile, and Venezuela. All three have had their own political, economic, and social fallout from the pandemic. What’s at stake going forward? Carmen Colosi sets out the details. Colosi is Stratfor Latin America analyst for RANE. Sign Up for the Free Stratfor Newsletter from RANE.

In this episode of RANE's podcast series on COVID-19, host and RANE founder, David Lawrence asks about vaccine mandates and the betrayal of trust. His guests are Dr. Bill Lang, an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics and Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Individuals and organizations 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. Are you a Business? Click here to sign up for RANE's coronavirus solution.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast powered by Stratfor, Big Tech companies including Google, Apple, Facebook, and Twitter have been on the receiving end of some hefty pressure from Russia. Marked Fines, threats, and even a facedown with YouTube. What’s it all about? Emily Donahue gets details from Matthew Orr, Stratfor Eurasia analyst with RANE. Sign Up for the Free Stratfor Newsletter from RANE

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In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast series, RANE’s Chief Marketing officer Greg Radner speaks to Jay Grusin and Steve Lindo. Their new book, Intelligent Analysis: How to Defeat Uncertainty in High-Stakes Decisions offers a new way of tackling the process that could yield better results.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, RANE founder David Lawrence digs into the facts, fiction, and fuss about booster shots. The discussion includes details on who should get them, how to get them and when to get them, as well as a reminder to get the annual flu shot. Dr. Fred Southwick, 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.

In this episode of the RANE Essential geopolitics podcast powered by Stratfor, Stratfor Asia Pacific Analyst at RANE, Chase Blazek, provides guidance on some Over the past few months, China has passed new laws related to collecting and using personal information. It’s also come down hard on some of the country’s leading tech companies and other businesses. And it’s set out new social, educational, and cultural rules. Is this a new campaign to reshape China’s culture?

In this episode of the Stratfor Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, security while traveling. As the global COVID-19 vaccination rate gradually climbs and the Delta variant shows signs of receding, more countries are relaxing travel restrictions. As travel for leisure and business slowly kicks up, it is important for companies and individuals to review the non-COVID-19 threats that come along with international travel. Emily Donahue speaks with Ben West, Stratfor Senior Global Security analyst at RANE. RANE and Stratfor help you understand the "why" behind what's happening now. Because what happens next is up to you. Are you a Business? Click here to learn more about RANE and our core membership. Click here to sign up for the Stratfor newsletter from RANE and to subscribe.

In this episode of Baker's Dozen, part of RANE's Insight series of podcasts, Rodger Baker speaks with Hameed Hakimi, an analyst and policy researcher focused among other things on Afghanistan, Pakistan, and regional connectivity between South and Central Asia. In the weeks since the Taliban took over Kabul and declared victory in Afghanistan, there has been no shortage of blame and recriminations passed around over the “loss” of Afghanistan and the chaotic final days of the U.S. presence in the country. Considerable attention has also been paid to the risks of terrorism or instability spilling from Afghanistan, and the social policies of the Taliban in Afghanistan. What is often missing is an understanding of Afghanistan, both in its internal construct and its regional context.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, RANE founder, David Lawrence speaks with Drs. Bill Lang and Fred Southwick about the dual crises in Idaho and Alaska that have led to "crisis standards of care." They also discuss the carrot-and-stick versus punishment approach to vaccines and what we've learned thus far about human behavior and new forms of disinformation.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast powered by Stratfor, Emily Donahue gets a security update from Stratfor Senior Vice President of Strategic analysis at RANE, Rodger Baker. North Korea recently tested long-range cruise missiles and short-range ballistic missiles. South Korea carried out a test of its new submarine-launched ballistic missile. How should we interpret what appears to be an accelerating arms race between the two Koreas?

In this episode of RANE’s podcast series, Insights on Security with Brian W. Lynch., the topic is behavioral attributes of the criminal or terrorist groups who carry out attacks and how corporate security departments can manage the risks. Brian speaks to Kevin Kelm, President of Arson & Bombing Behavioral Analysis. Individuals and organizations 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. Subscribe to RANE’s Core Membership and get our daily Risk updates, weekly intelligence briefs on cyber, geopolitical, and financial risk, breaking alerts on important risk developments, and much more. Find out how RANE can power your business to success at RANEnetwork.com.

The global economy is still reeling from the effects of the pandemic. THE Eu reported robust GDP growth in the second quarter, South Korea raised its policy interest rate, the first major Asian central bank to begin withdrawing pandemic-related monetary accommodation. And the US is worried about inflation and jobs. In this episode of RANE"s Essential Geopolitics, powered by Stratfor, Michael Monderer, Stratfor Stratfor senior analyst for global economics at RANE tells Emily Donahue how exactly economies are recovering from the pandemic.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on Covid-19 podcast, RANE Founder David Lawrence gets an update on infection and hospitalization rates, what the holiday weekend and back-to-school could bring, and an update with details on the mu variant. Will it be as infectious as the Delta? His guests are Bill Lang, an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics, and Dr. Fred Southwick, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. RANE’s Worldview Enterprise Solution is bringing the best from across RANE, the next generation Worldview Enterprise Solution, powered by Stratfor, is a fully redesigned application with an enhanced tool kit for enterprise users. Learn more at ranenetwork.com

In this episode of the Stratfor Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, the conversation turns to Afghanistan. So much has happened in so little time. A Taliban takeover. A frenzied US withdrawal. A seemingly crushed opposition. The return of Al Qaeda. Emily Donahue speaks to Charles Thorson, Stratfor Global Security Analyst at RANE, about how jihadist groups reacted to the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and near-term jihadist forecast.

In this episode of the Stratfor Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue gets a briefing on the upcoming parliamentary elections in Russia from Stratfor Eurasia analyst, Matthew Orr. Russia holds parliamentary elections in September. This happens less than a month after Russian telecoms companies blocked "Navalny," a mobile app created by Alexei Navalny's inner circle to coordinate opposition votes, and amid the Kremlin’s year-long campaign to repress opposition parties. Can the opposition survive?

Turkey is concerned about the large number of Afghan refugees who may pass through the country on their way to Europe, or worse, stay. Turkey already has one of the largest refugee populations in the world - and now is shoring up defenses along its borders. In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Ryan Bohl, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE about how Turkey's decisions could bring internal friction and external scrutiny.

Germany will hold a federal election on September 26. It will be the first election in two decades for which chancellor Angela Merkel is not a candidate. September’s election outcome will influence the fate not only of Germany but of the entire European Union. Emily Donahue speaks to Stratfor's Senior Europe Analyst at RANE, Adriano Bosoni, about why the election is so important.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, host David Lawrence gets his weekly update from Dr. Fred Southwick, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine, and Dr. Bill Lang, an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. This week, why getting an antibody test could be a waste of money, who should get a booster and when, and the surprising uptick in cases of RSV, a potentially serious disease for both young and old. Individuals and organizations 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. Click here to learn more about how RANE is helping clients during the pandemic.

In this episode of Stratfor's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Ryan Bohl speaks with Emily Hawthorne, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa specialist at RANE, about the new alliance between Iraq, Jordan, and Egypt. Iraq seems to be the primary instigator of this New Levant Initiative, but may be getting some pressure from outside. Find out what this means for other countries in the region and what we can expect from this alliance. Stay up with the latest from Stratfor on social media! Follow Stratfor on Twitter. Find Stratfor on LinkedIn. Connect with Stratfor on Facebook. And don't forget to sign up for the Free Stratfor Newsletter from RANE!

In this episode of the RANE Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, Emily Donahue speaks to Stratfor Director of Analyst Operations at RANE, Rebecca Keller. The drought in the western United States is likely to last at least through the fall of 2021. And rain may not end the conditions there that have been building for 20 years -- such as density, higher temperatures, and changes in rain and snow patterns. The drought is so extreme, that the US Bureau of Reclamation recently declared a water shortage on the Colorado River. We discuss the impacts of that decision.

In this episode of RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast powered by Stratfor, Emily Donahue speaks to Matthew Bey, Stratfor Senior Global analyst at RANE. The furious conflict between Ethiopia's government and armed Tigray forces has created humanitarian strife and spread ethnic violence in the country. In the past few months of the long conflict, violence has spread. As Bey explains in a recent article for Worldview, "Negotiations between Ethiopia and the TPLF do not appear to be imminent as both sides continue to dig in, making further conflict and more violence likely."

In this episode of the RANE podcast series, RANE Insights on Security with Brian W. Lynch, Brian is talking with Bill Alden, Chairman & CEO at the DEA Educational Foundation, which travels around the country supporting schools and local agencies in keeping children aware of the many choices they have in life that don’t include illicit drugs. The DEA Educational Foundation also provides help to businesses that might want to avert the risks to their productivity and security caused by employees who are using. Individuals and organizations 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. Are you a Business? Go to ranenetwork.com to learn more about how RANE is helping clients manage risk.

In this episode of the RANE insights on COVID-19 podcast, 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, an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics about back-to-school mask mandate wars, confusing guidance on who needs a booster shot and when, and why people still don't believe the vaccine is safe, even after loved ones may have contracted the virus. Individuals and organizations 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. Are you a Business? Click here to learn more about how RANE is helping clients during the coronavirus crisis.

In this episode of RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast powered by Stratfor, Emily Donahue gets an overview of how Haiti is dealing with devastating natural disasters and a political storm from Carmen Colosi, Stratfor Latin America analyst at RANE. On August 14, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti's southwestern peninsula, home to roughly 16% of the country's population. The very next day, the same area was hit by Tropical Storm Grace, which dumped 10 to 15 inches of rain. All this just weeks after the country's president was assassinated and elections were delayed.

In this episode of the Stratfor Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Sam Lichtenstein speaks to Emily Donahue about the five-part series reviewing the extremist, criminal, espionage, protest, and cyber threats to air travel, hotels, and conferences currently publishing on Worldview. Subscribe to Worldview to read the entire series. https://worldview.stratfor.com Or stay up-to-date on what Stratfor analysts at RANE are watching. Follow us on social media. Follow RANE & Stratfor on Twitter. Find RANE & Stratfor on LinkedIn. Connect with RANE & Stratfor on Facebook. Sign Up for the Free Stratfor Newsletter from RANE!

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast on COVID-19, 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 about recalcitrant states on vaccines and political leaders who eschew mask mandates, as well as back-to-school tips. Individuals and organizations 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. Are you a Business? Click here to learn more about how RANE is helping clients during the coronavirus pandemic.

A country in chaos is how it’s being described. And a populace in fear. In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, Ekta Raghuwanshi, Stratfor South Asia analyst for RANE, discusses Afghanistan's future as the US finalizes its withdrawal from the country, and the Taliban increases its territorial control and seems close to taking the capital, Kabul. Sign Up for the Free Stratfor Newsletter from RANE

In this RANE Insights podcast, RANE Founder, David Lawrence, speaks to Randal Phillips, Managing Partner for Asia at the Mintz Group, a global due diligence, and investigations firm. They discuss what businesses should know about doing business with or in China. In August, China sentenced a Canadian businessman to 11 years in prison for spying. Michael Spavor and another Canadian, Michael Kovrig have been held in China since 2018. The sentencing is widely seen as the latest tit-for-tat over Canada’s detention of a Huawei executive. For businesses operating in China, it’s a stark reminder of the uncertain environment fueled by rising tensions between China and the US. Together, RANE and Stratfor help you understand the "why" behind what's happening now. Because what happens next is up to you. Are you a Business? Click here to learn more about RANE and our core membership.

In this episode of Stratfor's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Ryan Bohl speaks with Bhumi Patel, Stratfor South Asia specialist at RANE, about India's proposed new data protection laws. India claims to be creating this new legislation to protect user data, but some analysis of the bill we ask the question: Is the Indian government really putting consumers first with this proposal? Will this proposed legislation increase or decrease government control? Stay up with the latest from Stratfor on social media! Follow Stratfor on Twitter. Find Stratfor on LinkedIn. Connect with Stratfor on Facebook. And don't forget to sign up for the Free Stratfor Newsletter from RANE!

Lawsuits are starting to pile up, in the wake of the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium. Most seek damages - not only for the deaths of the nearly 100 people who died -- but also for the loss of 138 individual units. In today’s podcast, RANE Founder David Lawrence talks to industry experts on what we know and don’t know about what went wrong and what needs to be done to prevent similar tragedies. He’s joined by Raymond Dookhie from K2 Intelligence and Jon Mechanic for a discussion on the implications for real estate owners, developers, and investors that touches on the due diligence required, the growing impact of climate change, what an effective maintenance program looks like, and how to monitor construction to ensure code and quality compliance. Become a RANE Core Member today! Get our daily Risk Book digest, weekly intelligence briefs on cyber, geopolitical, and financial crime, access to knowledge-sharing webinars, and breaking alerts on important risk developments. Find out how RANE can power your business to success at RANEnetwork.com. That’s ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on Covid 19 podcast, the topic is whether or not to mask-up as the delta variant spreads. News outlets reported this past weekend that a new CDC document is warning that Delta infections are likely to be more severe and people should mask-up regardless of vaccination status. RANE founder David Lawrence speaks to Drs. Fred Southwick, infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine, and Bill Lang, expert in public health responses to biological incidents, about the data behind the CDC's new strategy and how we should be acting. Individuals and organizations 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. You can sign up for our coronavirus solution to get critical information on the COVID-19 pandemic delivered daily. Visit us at ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of the Stratfor Essential geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Michael Monderer, Stratfor Stratfor senior analyst for global economics at RANE. There’s been a lot of talk recently about digital currencies. China is testing what it calls the e-yuan. What is it? How does it work, and should investors or economies be concerned that it's a challenge to the US dollar? Stay up with the latest from Stratfor on social media! Follow Stratfor on Twitter. Find Stratfor on LinkedIn. Connect with Stratfor on Facebook. And don't forget to sign up for the Free Stratfor Newsletter from RANE!

In this episode of Stratfor's Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, the changing nature of farmer protests in India. Farmers in India have been protesting for months - demanding the government repeal laws that opened agricultural markets to private companies. In recent days, those protests have developed new facets. Bhumi Patel, Stratfor South Asia analyst at RANE puts those changes into perspective. Follow Stratfor on social media for daily updates! Follow Stratfor on Twitter, Find Stratfor on LinkedIn, Connect with Stratfor on Facebook. And stay up to date with the latest geopolitical developments, and monitor what happens next with the Free Stratfor Newsletter from RANE. Sign up today!

In this episode of the Stratfor Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, how the Gulf Arab States are addressing the pandemic. The rising rates of infections and hospitalizations from two new variants of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has public health experts around the world concerned. The reasons vary, from vaccine hesitancy in the West to a shortage of vaccines in developing economies. Let’s check in on how the Gulf Arab states are handling the current phase of the pandemic. Emily Donahue speaks to Ryan Bohl, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE. Stay up to date on the latest geopolitical events and analysis of Turkey and the region with Stratfor Worldview. Sign up for our free newsletter today at worldview.stratfor.com. That’s worldview.stratfor.com.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on Covid 19 podcast, the topic is the concern generated by a new surge in virus cases and questions of whether even the vaccinated should restrain from activities in indoor crowded spaces. 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 in our weekly coronavirus update. Individuals and organizations 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. You can sign up for our coronavirus solution to get critical information on the COVID-19 pandemic delivered daily. Visit us at ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of the Stratfor Essential geopolitics podcast from RANE, we turn our attention to China's tech sector. China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) has stationed investigators within the offices of Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi for the duration of a security probe led by the Cyberspace Administration of China. This follows not long after China announced that the firm's main app would be removed from the country’s app stores for violating laws related to collecting and using personal information. Of course, there’s more to the decision. Stratfor Asia Pacific Analyst at RANE Chase Blazek puts China’s decision into context.

In this episode of the Stratfor Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks to Rebecca Keller, Director of Analysis for Stratfor’s geopolitical analysis team at RANE about the possibility of mandatory COVID vaccines. Europe is on track to reach herd immunity (with 70-80% of the adult population vaccinated) by the end of the year, even if booster shots may eventually be needed. The United States' vaccine levels fluctuate from state to state, never mind the possibility of boosters. So how will governments manage vaccination requirements? Would there even be any? Sign Up for the Free Stratfor Newsletter from RANE

In this episode of RANE's Insight podcast series, RANE's Executive Director of Safety and Security, Brian Lynch speaks with Keiran Carroll. Keiran Carroll is Chief of Staff at ZeroEyes, a weapons detection company used by educators, businesses, and others to help locate threats before they become violent. ZeroEyes software can be integrated into a firm's closed-circuit TV or other video management system. For global security departments, this technology could become part of their capabilities around identification, particularly related to workplace safety strategies -- and active shooter situations. Individuals and organizations 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. Subscribe to RANE’s Core Membership and get our daily Risk Book digest, weekly intelligence briefs on cyber, geopolitical, and financial crime, access to knowledge-sharing webinars, and breaking alerts on important risk developments. Find out how RANE can power your business to success at RANEnetwork.com.

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast on COVID-19, the talk turns to vaccinations, vaccinations, and the Delta variant. Across the country cases of COVID-19 are up, as well as hospitalization due to the rapid spread of the Delta variant. With many more rural parts of the country unvaccinated and vaccinations tapering off elsewhere, the United States has not reached herd immunity and Drs. Fred Southwick and Bill Lang tell RANE founder, David Lawrence, the uptick is certainly concerning. 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. Individuals and organizations 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. The hub of RANE's wheel is the democratization of information and expertise - Subscribe to RANE’s Core Membership and let US powers your business to success.

In this episode of the Stratfor Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Senior Global Security Analyst, Ben West, discusses how criminals adapt to technology and why they often stay ahead of law enforcement. This podcast is based on our multi-part series on crime and technology: "Criminals have always been relatively quick to adopt new technology. From bootleggers assembling fleets of motorized vehicles in the 1930s for the transport of illegal alcohol to drug traffickers exploiting commercial airliners to transport cocaine from South America in the 1960s, technology has always created opportunities for criminals. The current era is no exception." Receive the latest geopolitical insights from our team of expert analysts. Sign Up for the Free Stratfor Newsletter from RANE.

Heightened geopolitical risk has become a primary risk for global corporations. Uncertainty is driving economic and social volatility, even in previously stable regions, and a single event or shift in policy can have an outsized impact on your organization. In this episode of the Baker's Dozen podcast from RANE, host Rodger Baker speaks to Dr. Steven Smith, a professor at Florida Atlantic University and expert in geopolitical analysis. In a world emerging from a pandemic, with the US-China great power competition setting the stage for less cooperation and more global competition, understanding how geopolitics affects a business's bottom line is critical to success.

In this Essential Geopolitics podcast, the topic is Lebanon. The country has been in crisis - both financially and socially for some time. What exactly is going on? Emily Hawthorne, Stratfor Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst at RANE, says that the governmental paralysis is compounding an event that outside watchers call deeply concerning for Lebanon and the region. Stay informed with regular updates from our expert analysts. Sign up today for the free Stratfor Worldview newsletter from RANE. Go to worldview.stratfor.com You'll find the signup at the bottom of the page