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In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Eurasia Analyst Matthew Orr explains the correlation between the Wagner Group’s feud with Russia’s Ministry of Defense and a Ukrainian counteroffensive. 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 Steven Brill and Gordon Crovitz to talk about the creation and mission of their journalism and technology company, NewsGuard. Steven, a journalist and Author – and Founder of Court TV, The American Lawyer Magazine, American Lawyer Media, Brill’s Content Magazine, Journalism Online, and The Yale Journalism Initiative. Gordon, a Journalist and Executive, is a Former publisher, editorial board member and opinion columnist for The Wall Street Journal, board member of Business Insider, editor or contributor to books published by the American Enterprise Institute and Heritage Foundation, founder of Factiva and co-founder of Press+. 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.

India sits at the heart of South Asia, backed by the Himalayas along the Chinese border, overlooking the Indian Ocean Basin, bridging the old Near and Far East. Today, India also bridges the widening global geopolitical divides. It is a member of BRICS and the SCO with Russia and China, but also a key member of the QUAD with the United States, Japan, and Australia. India has long promoted a policy of non-alignment, but that has become increasingly difficult to maintain. New Delhi’s management of its strategic autonomy has evolved with changing global patterns, and U.S.-China competition is once again reshaping India’s options and pressures. In this episode of the Applied Geopolitics podcast, Rodger Baker, the director of the Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics at RANE, speaks with K. Vinay Kumar about the evolution of the country’s regional policies. K. Vinay Kumar is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad. He is heading, the Centre for World Affairs at the University, and Don McLain Gill, a Philippines-based geopolitical analyst, author, and a lecturer at the Department of International Studies, De La Salle University (DLSU). Together they have co-edited a recent book called The Elephant’s Rise in the East, framing the history and future of India’s rise, and the way New Delhi has adapted its relations with its Eurasian neighbors. 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.

On May 18th, the acting CEO of South Africa's state-owned electricity utility warned of a "difficult winter" as the company may be forced to impose its most severe electricity cuts yet to maintain stability of the grid. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Director of Analysis Sam Lichtenstein sheds some light on the country's crisis and explains what it means for security and business operations. 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.

The “geo” in geopolitics is focused not just on topographic features like mountains, rivers, and coastlines or on concepts of size, shape, and location of countries. It also addresses local, regional, and global patterns of climate and weather, which have long influenced agricultural opportunities and development, economic and social characteristics of particular geographies, and even industrial capacity - think wind and water power. Today, climate issues have a direct geopolitical impact through physical effects, national and international regulation, and social and corporate influence. In today’s modern economy, and in today’s shifting strategic balance, semiconductors and high-end technology sit at the nexus of strategic policy, economic and technological opportunity, and climate. In this episode of the Applied Geopolitics podcast, Rodger Baker, the director of the Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics at RANE, speaks with Dr. Rebecca Keller Friedman about the relationship between climate, strategic competition, and advanced technology. Dr. Rebecca Keller Friedman has spent more than a decade gaining expertise at the intersection of disruptive technology and geopolitics. Previously the Director of Analysis at RANE, she is now an independent advisor and analyst. 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.

The Korean Peninsula sits at the crossroads of continental and maritime Asia, seen at various times as a bridgehead onto the continent or a dagger pointing at the heart of Japan. Korea’s history has been shaped by its location and by competition between larger powers around it, driving numerous policy responses from both unified and divided Korea, ranging from isolationism to balancing big powers to more independent regional engagement. Under the current Yoon administration, South Korea appears to be once again undergoing a shift in strategic policy, healing long-standing rifts with Japan, strengthening defense cooperation with the United States, and pursuing a more activist regional policy. In this episode of the Applied Geopolitics Podcast, Rodger Baker, the director of the Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics at RANE, speaks with Dr. Jaehan Park, from the Edwin O Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Dr. Jaehan Park has taught at SAIS and the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, and served in the Republic of Korea Army as an officer. Currently, he is working on a book project tentatively entitled, The Geographical Pivot of Grand Strategy, which examines how rising powers determine their geopolitical orientation. 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.

Lately Beijing has conducted police raids on a number of U.S. firms as part of its campaign to make the corporate due diligence sector "healthy". More than a few analysts have highlighted the contradiction between Beijing's repeated pledges of support for foreign businesses and these latest raids. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Asia-Pacific Analyst Chase Blazek discusses the implications of these raids for the American business community in China. 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.

On May 14, Turkey held national elections that were among the closest in its modern history. Now the country goes to a runoff on May 28 between incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu. But with the ruling Justice and Development Party having won parliament and the opposition demoralized, it seems an uphill battle for Kilicdaroglu. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl provides insight into the upcoming runoff 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 RANE Insights, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope to talk about her work in forensic accounting and her new book, Fool Me Once: Scams, Stories, and Secrets from the Trillion-Dollar Fraud Industry. Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope is the Dr. Barry Jay Epstein Endowed Professor of Forensic Accounting at DePaul University in Chicago, IL. Pope is a nationally recognized expert in risk, forensic accounting, and white-collar crime research, and an award-winning educator, researcher, author, and award-winning documentary filmmaker. Pope teaches managerial and forensic accounting both at the undergraduate and graduate level. 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's Beyond COVID podcast, our experts offer an update on the prevalence of COVID and share new recommendations regarding COVID vaccines. 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.

The United States and the Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty, which was signed in 1951, has received new life under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as tensions with China are on the rise. With a series of initiatives to deepen the relationship, Manila finds itself both more able to defend its maritime claims but also more at risk of becoming embroiled on the front line of a potential U.S.-China armed conflict, and thus a target for Beijing. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE Asia-Pacific Analyst Nate Fischler sheds light on the trajectory of this relationship. 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.

Brazil’s Congress recently opened an inquiry into the January 8 riot which saw protesters enter all three capital buildings in an effort to deny the legitimacy of then recently-inaugurated President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The inquiry was a controversial topic in Brazil. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE Latin America Analyst Carmen Colosi explains the circumstances and implications of the congressional inquiry. 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.

There may be early signs that China is shifting its strategy and starting to more openly retaliate against the U.S. and its allies for the tech restrictions that they are placing on China and Chinese companies. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Senior Global analyst, Matthew Bey, gives an overview of the situation and shares his insights. 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.

Sudan descended into conflict on April 15 when the Sudanese Armed Forces clashed with a local paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces. Since then, international players like the United States, the European Union, Saudi Arabia and Egypt have attempted to broker cease-fires between the warring sides, but they have so far failed. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE sub-Saharan Africa analyst Clara Brackbill provides insight into the conflict. 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.

Ecuador’s Congress recently began an impeachment trial for President Guillermo Lasso due to allegations of corruption, meaning that Ecuador could follow in the footsteps of its neighbor Peru to oust a sitting president. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Latin America Analyst Carmen Colosi sheds some light on the circumstances surrounding the trial and the likely implications of each potential outcome. 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.

Many social media companies have made changes to their platform such as paid verification features and mass layoffs, which pose difficulties for security-focused teams who need to access open-source intelligence. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Global Security Analyst, Charles Thorson provides an overview of these changes and shares his insights into the potential implications. 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, the director of the Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics at RANE, speaks with Zoltán Fehér about the origins and implications of the strategic competitive relationship between the U.S. and China. Zoltán Fehér is a Nonresident Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub and an Associate Research Fellow at the Hungarian Institute for Foreign Affairs and Trade. 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.

Among the many political parties running in the May 14th general election in Turkey, a number of key opposition parties have decided to work together to improve their collective chances of winning. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, Emily Hawthorne, a Middle East and North Africa Analyst at RANE explains who they are, what they stand for and what their chances are in this landmark 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 RANE Insights, RANE Founder and Chief Collaborative Officer, David Lawrence sits down with Dr. Michael Makovsky, President and CEO of the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, to discuss current developments in The Middle East, with a specific focus on Iran, Israel, and Saudi Arabia. Dr. Makovsky has written some recent op-eds that will be relevant to this podcast: Michael, Makovsky, “Saudi Arabia’s OPEC+ decision wasn’t as simple as ‘betrayal’” The Hill, October 19, 2023. Michael Makovsky, “Israel is Ready to Strike Iran’s Nuclear Program if Necessary — America Must Prepare to Work With it,” New York Post, January 12, 2023. Michael Makovsky and Blaise Misztal, “The Arsenal of Democracy’s Stockpile in Israel,” Wall St Journal, January 25, 2023. 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.

Since it abandoned its Zero COVID policy, news about China’s economic rebound has been generally quite positive. However, ongoing challenges persist. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE Asia Pacific Analyst Chase Blazek reflects on China’s ongoing economic recovery and outlines the implications that Beijing’s policy approach will have for domestic stability and regional growth. 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.

The inescapable headline from the past few days has been about the U.S. intelligence leaks centered on information about the war in Ukraine. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Director of Analysis, Sam Lichtenstein, shares details on the recent leaks and provides insights into the implications of the event. 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's Beyond COVID podcast, our experts offer the latest intelligence on long COVID and a new antibiotic-resistant fungus. 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 the Applied Geopolitics podcast, Rodger Baker, the director of the Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics at RANE, speaks with Hernando de Soto, a Peruvian economic and public affairs strategist, about the relationship between resources, land rights and capital formation and the place of Latin America in the context of global strategic competition. 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, Isaia Galace, RANE’s Global Security Analyst, discusses the Taliban's killing of two key ISKP figures in February and other recent security developments in Afghanistan. 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.

Recent media reports quote the U.S. Ambassador to Somalia saying that Al-Shabaab has now lost roughly one third of its territory in the country. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, David Newman, RANE’s Global Security Analyst, discusses Al-Shabaab’s territorial losses in Somalia and the prospects for the country’s counterinsurgency 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 the Essential Geopolitics podcast, Markus Jaeger, a Global Economy Analyst at RANE, provides details on the current economic climate and shares his outlook for the global economy through the rest of 2023 and beyond. 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, Matthew Orr, a Eurasia Analyst at RANE, discusses important takeaways from Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Russia and details what the meeting indicates about the coming months in the Ukraine war. 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 and Chief Collaborative Officer, David Lawrence, sits down with Ken Yormark, who most recently was a partner and practice leader of the Forensic and Litigation Advisory Services Practice for a top 25 Accounting Firm, to discuss efforts to preserve integrity in sports with the rise of the sports betting industry. Ken’s experience spans more than 30 years as a subject matter expert in complex investigations and forensic and investigative services focusing on formulating and implementing innovative strategies regarding forensic accounting and financial investigations. 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 cyber operations have evolved beyond its traditional tactics as China becomes increasingly emboldened. In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast, RANE Cyber Analyst, Hayley Benedict, compares China’s historical cyber operations to the country’s more recent cyber activities. 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 Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Hawthorne, a Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst at RANE, gives an overview of the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Iran and discusses the circumstances surrounding the agreement between the two countries to potentially restore normal diplomatic relations. 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 Essential Geopolitics podcast, RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst, Ryan Bohl, reveals why and how geopolitical analysts focus on ideology to help inform their analyses and forecasts. 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 Essential Geopolitics episode, RANE's Global Security Analyst, Charles Thorson, shares his insights into current trends in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that suggest a growing potential for a Third Intifada, which could have significant political and economic ramifications for Israel and the Palestinian territories, as well as exacerbate security concerns within 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 RANE Insights, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Ben Colman, the CEO of Reality Defender, to discuss the creation of deepfakes and the implications of this rapidly evolving technology. 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 Essential Geopolitics episode, RANE's Cyber Analyst, Ali Plucinski, explains the current U.S. Supreme Court cases regarding Section 230 and provides her insight into the likely implications for social media platforms and broader content moderation. 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.

With the fate of Europe’s common currency and the potential for another referendum on EU membership in the balance, France prepares to hold its highly contested general election. Stratfor Senior Europe Analyst Adriano Bosoni joins the podcast to explore the underlying forces at play in the French elections and what they could mean for Europe’s economic future. Then Stratfor Senior Eurasia Analyst Lauren Goodrich and Europe Analyst Mark Fleming-Williams dissect Russian efforts to influence the outcome of elections in general and the upcoming French election in particular. We’ll also look at how the French are responding.

In this episode of RANE's Beyond COVID podcast, our experts offer the latest intelligence on mask efficacy and share their insights into the future of COVID boosters. 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.

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced that U.S. electric vehicle company Tesla will install an automotive plant in Monterrey, marking another one of Mexico's successes in pushing to become a major player in EV manufacturing. RANE’s Latin America Analyst, Carmen Colosi, discusses Mexico’s efforts to shift its automotive manufacturing industry toward EV. 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.

This month, February 2023, marks the two-year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar, which subsequently led to a popular armed uprising. Nate Fischler, RANE’s Asia-Pacific Analyst, offers an overview of Myanmar's civil war, its future outlook and the attendant business implications. 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.

On the back of high oil prices and record natural gas prices in 2022, ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP and the world's oil supermajors reported record profits in their recent earnings calls. The high returns are leading some companies to re-emphasize investment into oil and gas in lieu of the energy transition in response. Matthew Bey, Senior Analyst at RANE, provides a rundown on the situation and shares his thoughts on what to expect next. 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 Applied Geopolitics episode, Rodger Baker, Director of the Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics at RANE speaks with Lasha Kasradze, academic liaison and strategic business development officer for Sokhumi State University. They discuss the implications of Russia’s shifting sphere of influence, including the outlook for the war in Ukraine. 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.

​​India’s military is one of the largest in the world, but its forces remain reliant on older weapons systems that have caused accidents and raised questions about its military readiness against its neighbors. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst, Ryan Bohl sits down with RANE’s South Asia Analyst, Ekta Raghuwanshi to discuss India’s military modernization efforts. 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 recent years, the Islamic State Mozambique Province group has become increasingly close to The Islamic State and has gained significant media attention. In this Essential Geopolitics episode, RANE’s Global Security Analyst, David Newman explains the evolution, international economic impact, and the outlook for this insurgency. 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 podcast, RANE’s Executive Director of the Stratfor Center of Geopolitics, Rodger Baker, speaks with Dr. Tarcisius Kabutaulaka, Assistant Professor at the Center for Pacific Island Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa, on the local, regional, and external dynamics of the pacific island region, and the ways that these dynamics are further complicated by geopolitical competition, climate change and colonialism. 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 Sub-Saharan Africa Analyst, Clara Brackbill discusses the circumstances surrounding Nigeria’s upcoming election that will determine the future of its ongoing battles with extremism, corruption, and instability. 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 explains the details surrounding the EU’s recent sanctions on Russian oil products and the short and long-term implications of this ban. 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's Beyond COVID podcast, our experts offer the latest intelligence on vaccine efficacy and the evolving status of the pandemic. 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, Sam Lichtenstein, RANE’s Director of Analysis shares his insights on the latest round of violent protests in Haiti following a wave of gang killings of police officers. 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 today’s episode of the Cyber Survival podcast - part of the RANE Insights series - David Lawrence speaks to Chris Reynolds, the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Toyota. Reynolds is responsible for a whole roster of departments at Toyota, including evaluating its global risk. The conversation that follows is a broad-ranging look at global corporate risk, with insights on how businesses can build risk resiliency and manage ever-evolving risks such as climate change, supply chains, and, of course, cyber 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. #cybersecurity #riskmanagement #Risk #global #cyber #infotech #technology

The RANE Insights podcast is a room where great ideas are shared and the world’s leading business and risk management experts convene. In today’s podcast, host and RANE founder, David Lawrence speaks to Stacey Vanek Smith, a business and economics reporter and co-host of NPR's The Indicator from Planet Money. Stacey Vanek Smith is also the author of “Machiavelli For Women,” a book inspired by Machiavelli’s political manifesto The Prince, to inspire women to take and maintain power at 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. #business #women #RANE #riskmanagement #insights #Machiavelli #worklife