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In this episode of RANE Insights, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Jim Nadler, President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) to discuss private credit markets. You can read more about Jim Nadler and his work here: https://www.kbra.com/company/overview 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, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Richard Daynard to discuss best practices when adopting new technologies and navigating associated regulations. Richard has dedicated much of his professional life to the forefront of an international movement to establish legal responsibility of the tobacco industry for tobacco induced death, disease, and disability. He is president of Northeastern University’s School of Law’s Public Health Advocacy Institute, chairs its Tobacco Products Liability Project and helped initiate the university’s new Center for Public Health Litigation. He teaches in the areas of public health law, strategic litigation and interdisciplinary studies, and has lectured about legal issues in the control of tobacco and obesity in 54 countries as well as chaired 25 national and international conferences on these subjects. 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 Global Security Analyst Hellen Muzungu provides insight into the current political crisis in South Sudan. 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, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Dr. Mark Gold for a continuation of their multi-part discussion on the relationship between addiction and enterprise risk. Dr. Gold is an author, inventor, and mentor who has had over 1,000 peer-reviewed publications since beginning his academic career at the University of Florida College of Medicine and Yale University School of Medicine in the 1970s. He is best known for developing the pioneering translational laboratory to human research methods of discovery for addiction and psychiatry Find more content from Dr. Gold here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/mark-s-gold-md 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 for a conversation with Margaret Wallace to discuss the field of air traffic control and the potential implications of labor shortages within this profession. Margaret Wallace teaches air traffic control and airport management at the Florida Institute of Technology. She received her Ed.S, Curriculum and Instruction Fall 2015 from Liberty University, a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration from University of Maryland and an Associate of Airway Science from the Community College of the Air Force. Prior to teaching at Florida Tech, she was Department Chair (2 years) and Assistant Professor (10 years) at Hampton University in Hampton, VA. She spent over 15 years in the industry prior to teaching as an Airport Manager (4 years) at Ramstein Air Base in Germany and an Air Traffic Controller (10+ years) in the U.S. Air Force. 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.

RANE’s Europe Analyst Matteo Ilardo and RANE’s Director of Analysis Adriano Bosoni break down the economic and security ramifications for European countries and companies with interests in the region. 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, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Mukul Pandya to discuss insights he’s gained from working in investigative journalism. Mukul edits and manages Knowledge at Wharton, the online research and business analysis journal of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Over the years Knowledge at Wharton has evolved into a network of online business journals, including a global edition in English and others in Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese. In addition, in March 2011 Knowledge at Wharton launched a portal in English and Spanish for high school students. Check out Mukul’s recent article: https://www.stroke.org/en/stroke-connection/stroke-onward/how-ai-helped-me 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 Global Economy Analyst Markus Jaeger explores the implications of Trump’s tariffs on emerging markets. 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 explores the implications of the Trump administration's potential reciprocal tariffs on Vietnam. 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 special episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Executive Director of the Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics Rodger Baker and Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl provide an overview of trends expected to shape the global risk landscape in 2025. Access the overview of RANE's 2025 forecast here: https://go.ranenetwork.com/forecast-trends-2025-summary 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. Jessi Gold, MD, MS, a nationally recognized psychiatrist, writer, and speaker to discuss her insights into the field of mental health. Dr. Jessi Gold, MD, MS, is a nationally recognized psychiatrist, writer, and speaker specializing in mental health care for students, faculty, and healthcare professionals. As the inaugural Chief Wellness Officer for the University of Tennessee (UT) System and an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), she brings a unique blend of clinical insight and leadership to her work. 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 Europe Analyst Matteo Ilardo provides an overview of what we can expect from Germany’s upcoming election. 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 Beyond COVID, our experts assess the current threat of norovirus and discuss steps people can take to prevent the spread. Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida's College of Medicine, and Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents. Our host, David Lawrence, is the founder of RANE. RANE is a global risk 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.

RANE’s Sub-Saharan Africa Analyst Rémi Dodd explains the causes and implications of the recent escalation in fighting in the DRC. 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.

RANE's Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl and RANE's Eurasia Analyst Matthew Orr explain the likely direction and implications of ongoing U.S.-Russia negotiations. 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.

RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl and RANE’s Eurasia Analyst Matthew Orr explain the likely direction and implications of ongoing U.S.-Russia negotiations. 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, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Dr. Sarah Church to discuss her practice’s approach to combatting gambling addiction and other related mental health disorders. 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. 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 Chase Blazek discusses South Korea’s political environment leading up to the December declaration of martial law and the subsequent political fallout. 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 Chase Blazek discusses South Korea’s political environment leading up to the December declaration of martial law and the subsequent political fallout. 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, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Dr. Mark Gold for the fifth episode in a multi-part discussion on the relationship between addiction and enterprise risk. Dr. Gold is an author, inventor, and mentor who has had over 1,000 peer-reviewed publications since beginning his academic career at the University of Florida College of Medicine and Yale University School of Medicine in the 1970s. He is best known for developing the pioneering translational laboratory to human research methods of discovery for addiction and psychiatry. Find more content from Dr. Gold here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/mark-s-gold-md 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.

After years of stagnation, Syria's civil war suddenly reignited in Nov. 2024 to truly spectacular geopolitical change. In less than a few weeks, the Syrian government, which had weathered 13 years of civil war, collapsed, in a remarkably fast and orderly transition. Now, shorn of the Assad family for the first time in fifty years, Syria is charting new, uncertain courses, many of which are fraught with the risk of another round of fighting. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl lays out likely future scenarios for the country and provides insight into the associated risks. 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 Applied Geopolitics podcast, Rodger Baker and Leonie Müller discuss the causes and implications of global demographic decline, specifically highlighting Japan and South Korea’s population trends. The insights in this podcast are based on a paper that was researched and produced as part of the Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics at RANE 2024 Summer Fellows program. If you're interested in reading the full report, you can find it here: https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f... 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 Cyber Intelligence Analyst, Hayley Benedict discusses the threat posed by China’s Salt Typhoon hacks. 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 Middle East and North Africa Analyst Kristin Ronzi discusses a few of the key policy issues of the Trump administration within the early part of his second term including the potential support of Israeli annexation of settlements in the West Bank, U.S.-Saudi relations, and U.S.-Turkey ties. 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 Geopolitical Analyst Rémi Dodd gives an overview of conflict in the Eastern Congo and explains what to make of the recent cancellation of peace talks with Rwanda. 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 Beyond COVID, our experts assess the current threat of COVID and discuss relevant outbreaks that travellers should monitor. Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida's College of Medicine, and Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents. Our host, David Lawrence, is the founder of RANE. RANE is a global risk 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 August, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was overthrown following student protests. Four months later Bangladesh’s current interim government now has the opportunity to form a new political system. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s South Asia Analyst Misha Iqbal shares the outlook for the country’s political and security landscape. 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, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Dr. Mark Gold for the fourth episode in a multi-part discussion on the relationship between addiction and enterprise risk. Dr. Gold is an author, inventor, and mentor who has had over 1,000 peer-reviewed publications since beginning his academic career at the University of Florida College of Medicine and Yale University School of Medicine in the 1970s. He is best known for developing the pioneering translational laboratory to human research methods of discovery for addiction and psychiatry. He recently published the following article in Psychology Today on applying tactics from anti-smoking campaigns to address recreational opioid use: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/addiction-outlook/202411/can-strategies-that-cut-smoking-reduce-opioid-addiction Find more content from Dr. Gold here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/mark-s-gold-md 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 Beyond COVID, our experts share insights into the recent Listeria outbreak and provide updates on the bird-flu. Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida's College of Medicine, and Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents. Our host, David Lawrence, is the founder of RANE. RANE is a global risk 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 Global Security Analyst Hellen Muzungu provides a political and security outlook for Mozambique in light of recent post-election unrest. 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 Europe Analyst Matteo Ilardo discusses who’s going to lead Germany’s next government following the collapse and explains what each scenario will mean for the country 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.

In this episode of RANE Insights, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Clay Siegle, an energy industry analyst with specialization in market intelligence, global energy security, and political risk. Over a 25-year career, Clay has held multiple roles in the public and private sector interpreting market and policy dynamics for executives, investors, governments, and general audiences. Clay serves as a board member at the Houston Committee on Foreign Relations and Chairman of its Finance Committee. Prior to this, he served as Vice President of the US Association for Energy Economics. 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 Global Economy Analyst Markus Jaeger explains the likely trajectory for the U.S. economy in the short and long-term. 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 Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl analyzes the outlook for the Israel-Hamas conflict following Yahya Sinwar’s assassination. 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, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Dr. Mark Gold for the third episode in a multi-part discussion on the relationship between addiction and enterprise risk. Dr. Gold is an author, inventor, and mentor who has had over 1,000 peer-reviewed publications since beginning his academic career at the University of Florida College of Medicine and Yale University School of Medicine in the 1970s. He is best known for developing the pioneering translational laboratory to human research methods of discovery for addiction and psychiatry. Find more content from Dr. Gold here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/mark-s-gold-md 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 Cyber Analyst Ali Plucinski highlights major cyber risks companies should be aware of as the U.S. general election approaches. 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.

Arete is a global cyber risk company whose mission is to transform the way organizations prepare for, respond to, and prevent cybercrime. This episode will provide listeners with expert insights from two leaders in the cybersecurity industry, and equip organizations to better prepare for cybercrimes before they happen. As October is recognized as National Cyber Security Awareness Month, we want to take this opportunity to share a piece of Arete content "The First 24 Hours After a Cyber Incident." This pdf provides guidelines to organizations for the immediate actions necessary to take after a cyber incident occurs. If you’re interested in the CISA #StopRansomware Guide, you can access the full document 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 Eurasia Analyst Matthew Orr provides an overview of Georgia and Moldova’s upcoming elections and explains what the results will mean for the threat landscape in Europe. 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.

Indonesia held its presidential election back in February and the inauguration fast approaching on Oct. 20th. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Asia-Pacific Analyst Nate Fischler explains what President Elect Prabowo Subianto’s inauguration will mean for the country 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.

As part of RANE and Nasdaq’s recent risk summit on September 9th, RANE founder and chief collaborative officer David Lawrence is sitting down with a number of industry leaders to discuss major compliance, security, and geopolitical issues that are top of mind for global organizations. In this special episode, RANE Founder and Chief Collaborative Officer, David Lawrence sits down with Paul Verbinnen, Partner and Co-Chairman of North America at FSG Global. Paul Verbinnen is a Partner and Co-Chairman of North America at FSG Global. As Co-chair of North America, works with a wide range of clients on complex matters, M&A, crisis and special situations. Assists in developing firm strategy. 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 Sam Lichtenstein discusses the outlook for election violence and general political unrest in the United States RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Global Security Analyst Hellen Muzungu discusses Somalia’s security outlook in light of the AU Peace Keeping Mission’s upcoming withdrawal from the country. 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 Applied Geopolitics podcast, Rodger Baker speaks with Michael Hochberg on the unique semiconductor production process and its impact on U.S.-China competition. Michael Hochberg is an experienced semiconductor executive and entrepreneur. He started four companies with an aggregate exit value of over $1 billion and worked for Nokia and Cisco among others. He has built many different kinds of semiconductor chips from prototype through production. He is currently a visiting scholar at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University. 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 Chase Blazek explains how the outcome of Japan’s leadership elections will affect the country’s foreign policy. 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 Beyond COVID, our experts provide guidance on the rising prevalence of diseases from insects such as mosquitoes and ticks. Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida's College of Medicine, and Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents. Our host, David Lawrence, is the founder of RANE. RANE is a global risk 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.

As part of RANE and Nasdaq’s recent risk summit on September 9th, RANE founder and chief collaborative officer David Lawrence is sitting down with a number of industry leaders to discuss major compliance, security, and geopolitical issues that are top of mind for global organizations. In this special episode, RANE Founder and Chief Collaborative Officer, David Lawrence, sits down with James Brady-Banzet and Thomas Bednar of Cleary Gottlieb. James Brady-Banzet is a Partner at Cleary Gottlieb, a role he has held since 2019. His practice focuses on dispute resolution, investigations, and enforcement. James has substantial experience representing some of the world’s leading organizations on a wide range of commercial disputes, banking disputes, and international arbitrations. He has considerable trial experience, and his work frequently involves complex multijurisdictional matters and high-stakes disputes. James also has significant experience representing clients in investigations by regulatory and law enforcement authorities, including UK Financial Conduct Authority and the Serious Fraud Office. He has been named a commercial litigation and arbitration “Rising Star” by Legal Week and is recognized by the leading directories for his expertise in banking litigation and commercial litigation. Thomas Bednar is a Counsel at Cleary Gottlieb. His practice focuses on securities enforcement and litigation, white-collar criminal defense, and litigation. Thomas joined Cleary Gottlieb after spending 13 years in the federal government, first as a federal prosecutor and then as an enforcement trial lawyer at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Thomas has extensive experience leading investigations and litigation involving alleged violations of the federal securities laws, particularly in matters involving accounting and issuer disclosure fraud. Prior to joining the SEC, Thomas was an Assistant US Attorney for the District of Columbia from 2009-2014, trying over 40 cases to verdict and investigating numerous offenses, including complex white collar and national security cases. 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 Global Economy Analyst Markus Jaeger discusses the state of the U.S. economy and the likely impact of current economic sentiment on the November election. 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 Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst, Ryan Bohl reviews Vision 2030’s evolution and explains what we can expect for Saudi Arabia as 2030 approaches. 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.

As part of RANE and Nasdaq’s recent risk summit on September 9th, RANE founder and chief collaborative officer David Lawrence is sitting down with a number of industry leaders to discuss major compliance, security, and geopolitical issues that are top of mind for global organizations. In this special episode, RANE Founder and Chief Collaborative Officer, David Lawrence, sits down with Jared Cohen, Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Institute and President of Global Affairs at Goldman Sachs. Jared joined the firm in 2022 as a partner and is involved in the Management Committee and the Firmwide Client Franchise Committee. Previously, he was the CEO and founder of Jigsaw at Alphabet Inc. and served as Google's first Director of Ideas and Chief Advisor. He has also worked on the Secretary of State’s Policy Planning Staff and advised Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton. Cohen is a NYT bestselling author with six books 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 preparation for RANE and Nasdaq’s upcoming summit on September 9th, RANE founder and chief collaborative officer David Lawrence is sitting down with a number of industry leaders to discuss major compliance, security, and geopolitical issues that are top of mind for global organizations. In this episode, David chats with Jim Nadler, President and CEO and Van Hesser, Sr. Managing Director and Chief Strategist at KBRA. Jim Nadler is the current President and CEO of KBRA. Prior to joining KBRA, Jim was responsible for all alternative assets in the New England Asset Management Division at General Re Corporation. Over the last 30 years, Jim has held several executive roles in the financial analysis arena, including at mainstays in the ratings industry as well as independent research firms. Jim is also the Board Chairman of DealVector, serves on the board for the NYC/LI Chapter of Breakthrough T1D, and is an elected member of The Economic Club of NY. Van Hesser is the Senior Managing Director and Chief Strategist at KBRA, where he is responsible for commenting on market and economic developments and their impact on credit markets. He is also a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Van is the creator and host of KBRA’s weekly podcast, 3 Things in Credit. Previously, he led the company’s Financial Institutions and Corporates credit rating groups, where he leveraged over 30 years of experience as an institutional investor, sell-side research analyst, investment banker and regulator. 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.