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In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with RANE global security analyst, Charles Thorson. Uganda's recent suspected use of spyware to target U.S. diplomats highlights a recent trend of small and medium states expanding their SIGINT capabilities and using them more aggressively, moving away from purely domestic spying toward international espionage against large states, and portends a heightened cyber-surveillance threat to private organizations.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, Host David Lawrence speaks with Drs. Fred Southwick and Bill Lang about newly released data on the Omicron surge, boosters, and why vigilance is still the best practice. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. Become a member of the largest community of risk professionals today and get the daily coronavirus brief delivered! Visit: https://www.ranenetwork.com/

In today's episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, we look at Uruguay. The country is negotiating with China over a potential trade deal. Uruguay is already a member of the South American trade block known as MERCOSUR. RANE Latin Ameria analyst, Carmen Colosi looks into Uruguay's push to unilaterally negotiate free trade agreements outside of Mercosur and why it matters. The fallout from Uruguay’s trade negotiation with China is likely to be a notable driver of Latin American geopolitics in 2023. You can follow developments and learn not just why they matter, but what happens next with RANE Worldview. RANE offers two options for subscribing: You can get a basic subscription here. Or you can sign up for RANE’s geopolitical intelligence solution for security professionals. With interactive graphics, RANE’s exclusive global risk monitor, updated key forecast questions, and global threat monitoring, security professionals rely on RANE Worldview. Sign up for a trial at ranenetwork.com. I’m ED thanks for listening. Geopolitics matter. Follow RANE's geopolitics analysis and updates on our social media feeds. Find out more at ranenetwork.com

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Matthew Orr, RANE's Eurasia analyst about the latest on Ukraine. The world is watching a standoff between the West and Russia over Ukraine. And it's wondering if Russia will undertake military action against Ukraine. The risks are great, and the danger is real. But why is Russia threatening a conflict with Ukraine now? Whether you’re in Europe and watching developments in Ukraine or another country monitoring the latest COVID news, RANE Worldview is there. We forecast how the news today will become the geopolitical drivers of tomorrow. And our work is on display at RANE Worldview. We want you to sign up. So we’re offering a special rate - find out more here and sign up today!

In today’s podcast, RANE’s Executive Director of Safety and Security, Brian W. Lynch, speaks to Rod Koyne, Managing Director of Opcentrics, a U.S.-based firm specializing in security operations, protection services, risk assessment, event management, and training programs. They discuss how to protect businesses, assets, and people in an increasingly complex and dangerous world. Brian talks through with Rod his firm's guide to help organizations navigate through their risks, utilizing the Opcentrics’ “Ten Commandments,” as a reference to achieving success. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. As RANE's Executive Director for Safety and Security, Brian W. Lynch offers clients world-class expertise in areas that include security, crisis management, active shooter training and mitigation, and threat intelligence and management strategies. RANE also offers custom risk monitoring, including tools to efficiently screen and analyze emerging risks for your organization. Let RANE help you successfully identify and mitigate threats. Visit ranenetwork.com

Large-scale Russian troop deployments along the Ukrainian border have markets concerned about the potential for a near-term incursion, possibly accelerated by last week's cyber operations targeting Ukrainian government infrastructure. RANE Executive Director Business Development Ted Obenchain speaks with the company's senior Eurasia specialist, Matt Orr, to explore the potential for a Russian offensive, possible alternatives to war, and what might come next from the geopolitical standoff.

In this episode of RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks to Michael Monderer, RANE’s senior analyst for global economics about inflation. If you live in the United States you probably noted several trends during the latter part of 2021. (Not just Covid). But the empty shelves, the ongoing supply chain mess that’s slowing manufacturing and sales. The fact that when you can find something, the price is likely higher than you expected or the sticker shock when you have to fill up the gas tank or buy weekly groceries. Monderer explains what's behind rising inflation in the U.S. and how long it could last. Sign up for a special subscription offer to RANE Worldview: Get the 2022 annual global forecast and access to RANE Worldview for $1 for 4 weeks! https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview

In this week’s podcast, the Omicron peak may be subsiding, the Supreme Court on an employer mask mandate, and why misinformation about the safety and efficacy of vaccines continues. RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Dr. Fred Southwick, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine, and Bill Lang, an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics for our weekly coronavirus update. -- Individuals and organizations turn 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 ongoing disruptions caused by COVID-19 delivered daily. Visit us at ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks to Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst, Emily Hawthorne about Turkey. To the casual observer, Turkey may best be known for its history - it was the seat of the Ottoman Empire and is home to Mt. Ararat - the architecture of its capital Istanbul, and the landmark Hagia Sophia. It’s also famous for its culture, carpets, bazaars, and food. These days, however, Turkey is also notable for its volatile economy. Both the East and the West are watching. Subscribe today to RANE Worldview and get an unbiased analysis of global events, as well as in-depth quarterly, yearly, and decade forecasts.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst, Emily Hawthorne, discusses that institutional reforms in 2022 will increase political and economic instability in Tunisia, which by many nations, especially those in the West, had been viewed as the poster child for transitioning from autocracy to democracy. In this article from RANE Worldview, we state, "Other Arab governments transitioning from autocracies will be closely monitoring Tunisia’s reform push over the next year to gauge what kind of political change is realistic in their own countries." Subscribe today to RANE Worldview and stay ahead of the news.

In today's episode of the RANE Insights on COVID 19 podcast, host and RANE Founder, David Lawrence speaks to Dr. Bill Lang an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, and Dr. Fred Southwick, at the University of Florida College of Medicine, about the omicron surge. How big is, how to live with it and how long it might last. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. Become a member of the largest community of risk professionals today! Sign up here: https://www.ranenetwork.com/

Every January, RANE delivers accurate and timely forecasts for our clients on what to expect in the coming year. This year, RANE has identified several overarching themes that will define the security landscape in 2022. Sam Lichtenstein, director RANE’s global security analysts, explains how the forecast is compiled and what the major security risks for businesses and individuals are in 2022. 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? Learn more about how RANE is helping clients navigate 2022 at https://www.ranenetwork.com

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Security analyst Blake Laytham discusses Colombia's low-level but persistent conflict against insurgent groups. This will continue in 2022, threatening occasional attacks in urban areas, ongoing attacks against energy infrastructure like pipelines, and ensuring persistent instability in rural areas, particularly the northeast of the country where insurgents take advantage of a haven across the border in Venezuela. Subscribe to Worldview to read the entire 2022 geopolitical forecast. https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview

RANE’s Executive Director of Safety and Security Brian Lynch gets a crash course on integrating the intelligence and analytical process into business operations from Toni Chrabot of the Risk confidence Group. Chrabot has more than 20 years planning and executing risk mitigation, security, investigative, intelligence crisis response, and other security-related strategies. She currently shares her depth of knowledge at the Risk Confidence Group. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. We offer custom risk monitoring, including tools to efficiently screen and analyze emerging risks for your organization. Let RANE help you successfully identify and mitigate threats. Visit ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, how will the status of Northern Ireland fare between the United Kingdom and the European Union in 2022? For most of 2021, London has threatened to walk away from one of the main elements of the Brexit agreement, and Brussels is threatening to retaliate with trade sanctions. Emily Donahue gets an update from RANE’s Senior Europe Analyst, Adriano Bosoni. Subscribe to Worldview to read all of RANE's geopolitical content: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview Follow RANE & Stratfor on Twitter Find RANE on LinkedIn RANE & Stratfor on Facebook

As a company, RANE focuses on bringing to our clients’ attention potential future risks that could impact their organization. So, in this episode of our Essential Geopolitics podcast, we're offering guidance on the economic picture for 2022. Michael Monderer, RANE’s senior analyst for global economics, offers a look where, following a bumpy 2021, the global economy is likely headed in 2022. Sign up for RANE Worldview and get access to the entire global geopolitical forecast for 2022. Visit this link to access a special subscription price.

In this podcast, Stratfor Senior VP of Strategic Analysis at RANE, Rodger Baker, speaks with Colin Chapman, geopolitical journalist and Fellow of the Australian Institute of International Affairs, to look at some of the geopolitical issues at play in the Pacific. To read all of the security and geopolitical content in RANE Worldview, please subscribe.

Mexico’s tourist resorts in the Baja California and Yucatan peninsulas have been long considered to be safe from the Cartel violence that has wracked other parts of the country. However, that reputation is in danger. Cartel violence is encroaching. One shocking incident occurred in November when 15 cartel gunmen arrived by boat outside two luxury resorts in Cancun to target drug dealers on the beach. Two drug dealers were killed and a tourist was wounded. Blake Laytham, Global Security Analyst at RANE discusses why this is happening. Sign up for RANE Worldview and get access to the entire global geopolitical forecast for 2022. Subscribe here and get a special subscription price.

In today’s conversation, our host David Lawrence speaks to Geoff Brown, the Head of New York City Cyber Command. Their conversation covers cybersecurity awareness and how organizations - public or private - can protect themselves from threat actors before during and after an attack. Become a member of the largest community of risk professionals today!

In this episode of RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast, Chase Blazek, RANE Asia Pacific Analyst discusses how businesses can navigate China's Human Rights Environment. Along with understanding new tech and other laws in China Western businesses will have to consider how they comply with China’s regulations and increased media scrutiny over China’s human rights issues. Additional Reading from Worldview: In China, Data Export Rules Signal a New Era of Hands-on Governance China’s ‘Family Education’ Law Portends Unrest and Political Opposition By Protesting Xinjiang Cotton, Western Companies Incite China’s Ire Get Risk Intelligence on Doing Business in China with RANE! RANE Risk Intelligence provides access to the insights and analysis you need to make more informed decisions and drive better risk management outcomes. Join the RANE Network today and tap into the collective wisdom of the RANE community. Learn more about our risk intelligence here.

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, Host and RANE founder, David Lawrence speaks to Drs. Fred Southwick of the University of Florida College of Medicine and Bill Lang, an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. Both doctors agree that the new covid variant, Omicron, is so viral that three vaccine shots are necessary. Some data does show that Omicron, while very contagious, may not affect the lungs as severely as the Delta variant, or the original strain. But our experts say it is too early to count on that data. Are you a Business? Click here to learn more about RANE and our core membership.

In this episode of RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, Emily Donahue speaks to Tyan Bohl, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE. Back in 2020, the United States inked a deal with the United Arab Emirates for $23-billion worth of F-35 fighter jets, drones, and munitions. But this December, the UAE announced it would suspend discussions on the deal. Bohl explains how the deal came about and why it may disintegrate. Stay ahead of the news with the latest geopolitical events and analysis of the Middle East. Subscribe to Worldview today! Right now we’re offering a special price for subscriptions.

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, RANE’s Executive Director of Safety and Security Brian Lynch spoke to William Edwards about his experiences at Abu Ghraib. The prison was part of a forward operating base in Anbar province for US operations. Major Bill Edwards and Lt. Col. Bob Walters of the 165th Military Intelligence Battalion were given the near-impossible task of setting up then improving discipline issues at the site. They’ve recently published a candid first-hand account of their time there. Entitled Inside Abu Ghraib, Memoirs of Two U.S. Military Intelligence Officers. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. Find out how RANE can help you power your business to success. Visit ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast, Libyan elections. Libya is planning to hold the country’s first-ever presidential elections and the first major nationwide election since 2014. It’s a bid to unify and bring stability to the country. But Stratfor Senior global analyst at RANE Matthew Bey says that appears likely to be a tall order. Events in the Middle East and North Africa are geopolitically important. Stay ahead of developments with RANE Worldview. Visit stratfor.com to subscribe. Now through the end of 2021, we’re offering special rates for you - or someone on your gift list. Visit stratfor.com for details.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, host and RANE Founder David Lawrence speaks to Drs. Bill Lanf aand Fred Southwick about the Omicron variant, how to stay safe as well as workplace safety tips, and a discussion over whether to mandate Booster shots. The hub of RANE's service is the democratization of information and expertise. Subscribe to RANE’s Core Membership and let RANE power your business to success. Learn more at RANEnetwork.com

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, we check in on the recent U.S. anti-corruption push. The administration of President Joe Biden has declared that corruption threatens United States national security, economic equity, global anti-poverty and development efforts, and democracy itself. Its strategy includes curbing illicit finance and leveraging foreign assistance resources to achieve anti-corruption policy goals. So what might this mean for Latin America and the Caribbean? Carmen Colosi, Stratfor Latin America analyst at RANE, offers details. Click here to read all of Stratfor's security and geopolitical articles and subscribe.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, A look at the Islamic State Khorasan Province. In the months since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, it has faced an economic crisis, sanctions, international pushback, and internal opposition. One of its biggest security challenges is the Islamic State Khorasan Province - or ISKP which has been conducting a violent campaign against Taliban rule. Charles Thorson, Stratfor Global Security Analyst at RANE, offers a security update. To read all of Worldview's security and geopolitical content, please subscribe. Find a a special offer through December 31, 2021 at this link: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview.

Cybersecurity is a critical risk for organizations. But too often leadership may treat cybersecurity as a box to be checked rather than an ongoing situation that needs to be constantly monitored. Gathering and assessing the right information and using it for better situational awareness in an increasingly complex cyber environment should be mission-critical. That’s why RANE and Nasdaq Governance Solutions are co-hosting a Virtual Cyber Summit for Business Leaders on December 8. In today’s podcast, host and RANE Founder, David Lawrence, previews the cyber summit with a conversation about what leaders should be focusing on and who they should be inviting to advise their companies on cybersecurity best practices. Denny Watson is Executive Director at RANE’s RiskDesk and Carmen Medina is the owner of Media Analytics, Inc., providing bespoke analytic services on national security issues, cognitive diversity, global trends, intrapreneurship, and thinking ahead. Don’t forget to sign up for our special Virtual Cyber Summit for Business Leaders on December 8. RANE is hosting in collaboration with Nasdaq Governance Solutions.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, Emily Donahue speaks to Stratfor Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE. Iran nuclear deal talks resumed in Vienna on November 29. The JCPOA Joint Commission talks had been on hiatus for several months. Neither Iran nor the United States has thus far been able to agree to terms regarding sanctions or Iran’s nuclear acceleration. Hawthorne begins by discussing where the last JCPOA talks left off. Iran’s relationship with the United States and its neighbors in the region are critical drivers of geopolitical tension. Subscribe to Worldview and stay ahead of the news emanating from the region. Our analysts are always looking at what happens next. And now through the end of 2021, we are offering a special discounted subscription. Subscribe today!

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID 19 podcast, Host and RANE founder, David Larence, catches up with experts Bill Lang and Fred Southwick. Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. This conversation is about the hype around the Omicron variant, why continuing practicing precautions is imperative, and why persistent social and political resistance to public health messaging may mean what amounts to a never-ending series of surges. 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 ongoing coronavirus outbreak, or to learn how RANE can help you better manage risks to promote a more resilient organization.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast (powered by Stratfor), Charles Thorson, Stratfor Global Security Analyst at RANE discusses the implications of coordinated suicide bombings in the capital of Kampala. In November, three suicide bombers set off attacks in the heart of the downtown business district. The suicide bombings mark a significant escalation in terrorist activity for the country. Subscribe to receive all of our geopolitical content. Now through the end of December 2021, you can get a special gift subscription of $99. Visit this link: https://store.stratfor.com/products/stratfor-worldview-gift-subscription

Iraq, resting at the heart of the Middle East, is no stranger to conflict or controversy. Its role as a regional power dates back to the beginning of civilization, but so do its challenges, wedged between other countries vying for influence. In this episode of the Stratfor Podcast, Middle East and North Africa analysts Emily Hawthorne and Ryan Bohl sit down to explore the geopolitics of Iraq, from its geography and early history to the handful of critical decisions that have shaped the Iraq we know today.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, we discuss a new era of hackers. The hacker group MosesStaff in September began targeting Israeli organizations. Their goal? Not ransom. But chaos. The group wants to cause damage to Israeli businesses. This is a development our security analysts have been monitoring closely, says Sam Lichtenstein, Stratfor Director of Global Security Analysts at RANE. Together Stratfor and Rane help you understand the "why" behind what's happening now - - because what happens next - - well, that’s up to you. Subscribe to RANE Worldview, powered by Stratfor. Now through the end of 2021, you can subscribe for 4 weeks for the price of $1. Sign up today at https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID 19 podcast, host and RANE Founder, David Lawrence speaks to Dr. Bill Lang, an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics, about masking up for holiday gatherings, an increase in cases in Europe and the real effects of long-haul COVID. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. Become a member of the largest community of risk professionals today!

In this episode of the RANE Essential Geopolitics podcast powered by Stratfor, Emily Donahue speaks with Ryan Bohl, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE. A new deal among Israel, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates is getting international attention. The deal will address major climate and energy issues for the three nations. And it marks a breakthrough in Jordanian-Israeli relations. Listen to the podcast. To read more content from RANE Worldview, powered by Stratfor, go to stratfor.com/worldview. now through the end of 2021, you can subscribe for four weeks for the price of $1. Learn more at stratfor.com/worldview.

In this episode of RANE's Essential geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, a look at what's ahead for Sudan. In October 2021, after months of escalating tension between military and civilian government officials, Sudan’s army seized control of the country. The military coup has brought international condemnation and domestic unrest. In this podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Clara Brackbill, Stratfor Sub-Saharan Africa analyst at RANE. To read all of Worldview's security and geopolitical content, please subscribe. Now through the end of 2021, you can get 4 weeks for $1. Subscribe here: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID 19 weekly podcast, our experts discuss the risks of reopening US borders too widely, how children's vaccines are working and lessons learned from Israel on keeping populations safe from the virus. 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. Subscribe to RANE’s Core Membership and get actionable intelligence, a suite of interactive tools to efficiently screen and analyze emerging risks or issue and help from our experts. https://www.ranenetwork.com/

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, Emily Donahue gets an update on China's internal politics from Chase Blazek, Stratfor Asia Pacific analyst at RANE. Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted the Sixth Plenum in November 2021. It is the most important annual political meeting in China, from which historic news was generated. Follow RANE on LinkedIn to learn more about how we offer risk and security professionals access to the insights and analysis they need to make more informed decisions and drive better risk management outcomes.

In this episode of the RANE Essential Geopolitics podcast powered by Stratfor, Middle East and North Africa analyst, Emily Hawthorne, breaks down what's behind rising tensions in Northern Africa. Hawthorne recently wrote in an analysis for Worldview that, "the diplomatic tensions between Algeria and Morocco over the disputed Western Sahara region risks sparking a tit-for-tat exchange of low-level military and economic actions between the two North African neighbors." Through the end of 2021, you can subscribe to RANE Worldview, powered by Stratfor, for just $1 for four weeks. That's $1 for a 4-week trial. Check us out here: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview.

For any business, large or small, the risks to both reputation and profit often boil down to security -- or in other words, how securely leaders protect their company’s physical, intellectual, legal, cyber, and other assets. In this RANE Insights on Security with Brian Lynch podcast, our host speaks with Michael Mason, the Enterprise Sales Director, Privacy & Security at Reputation Defender Executive Privacy about online security risks that can be - if not prevented, then mitigated. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. Learn more about how RANE helps businesses prepare for and mitigate risk at ranenetwork.com

In this episode of the RANE Ingihts on COVID-19 weekly podcast, RANE Founder David Lawrence speaks to Drs. Bill Lang and Fred Southwick about the latest virus developments. Vaccines are available for younger kids, COVID boosters are working as intended and hospitalizations have plateaued or are falling. All this as the federal mandate requiring vaccines is approaching. Can the good times last? RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. Become a member of the largest community of risk professionals today! For more news, our experts recommend this reading: Covid-19 Boosters Aren’t for Everyone from the Wall Street Journal How Tyson Foods Got 60,500 Workers to Get the Coronavirus Vaccine Quickly in the New York Times

Throughout 2021, Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega cracked down against his critics as he sought to cement his grip on power. In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, host Emily Donahue asks what this means for the future of democracy in Nicaragua? Carmen Colosi, Stratfor Latin America Analyst at RANE, has answers. You can subscribe to RANE Worldview at the special rate of $1.00 for four weeks now through the end of December 2021/ Take advantage of an excellent price and subscribe to the world's leading geopolitical intelligence platform, today.

US regulators recently asked lawmakers to speed up regulations for a type of cryptocurrency. With the explosive growth and adoption of cryptocurrencies - whether tied to a stable currency or not, red flags are being raised about the volatile nature of cryptocurrencies and the potential for major risk to the global financial system. So what’s to be done? That’s the focus of this episode of Crypto Corner, RANE’s podcast exclusively focused on cryptocurrencies. Host David Lawrence is joined by Joe Hanvey from FalconX and Tim Murphy of consortium networks. GET ACCESS TO CRITICAL RISK INSIGHTS AND ANALYSIS. Subscribe to RANE’s Core Membership. Receive our daily RiskBook digest, weekly intelligence briefs on cyber, geopolitical, and financial crime, access to knowledge-sharing webinars, and breaking alerts on important risk developments.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, we’re turning our eye to South Asia, and the relationship between India and its neighbor, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is one of India's major development partners. But the relationship has recently been complicated by Sri Lanka's dealings with China. Ekta Raghuwanshi is a Stratfor South Asia analyst at RANE. She has details. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. Become a member of the largest community of risk professionals today!

In this episode of RANE's weekly podcast on COVID-19, RANE founder and host 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 health aspects of contingency planning and response to critical incidents. Their conversation covers newly approved vaccines for children, talking with pediatricians about what's best for each child and how schools, sports, and other gatherings will be much safer among the vaccinated.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast powered by Stratfor, Europe is facing an energy crisis. As we have discussed previously on this podcast, the price of natural gas there is at an all-time high. Winter is approaching, and that brings with it an increased demand for fossil fuels like coal and oil. Meanwhile, Russia could come to Europe’s aid. But will it? That’s a question Emily Donahue asks of Stratfor Eurasia analyst at RANE, Matthew Orr. Follow RANE & Stratfor on Twitter.

The United Nations Climate Change Conference - known as COP26 - will be held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 12 in Glasgow. The pandemic prevented the gathering in 2020. As the date comes closer, more nations are revealing their plans for future energy use, many of which are in stark contrast to science. In this podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Matthew Bey, Stratfor Senior Global analyst at RANE, about the challenges and roadblocks that negotiators will be dealing with. You can prepare in advance for the UN Climate Change Conference. Check out RANE's Global Composite Risk Index and see which countries face the greatest challenges for climate risk. You'll find analysis, graphics, and interactive databases. Find out more about what’s at stake at ranenetwork.com.

Businesses looking to expand their markets and their manufacturing base in other countries might consider India as an option. India has a large and educated middle class, an open market economy, and a huge workforce. But it is also one of the most populous and diverse countries in the world, with ancient social customs and thousands of languages. In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, RANE’s Director of Safety and Security, Brian Lynch, speaks to Varun Kareparambil, CEO of Grid 91, a risk management company in Mumbai, India. 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. Stay on top of risks to your business with RANE. Click here to learn more.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, Host and RANE Founder, David Lawrence speaks to Drs. Fred Southwicj=k and Bill Lang about boosters, risks of indoor sports like basketball and big gatherings, as well as the best uses for boosters and waiting for news about vaccines for younger children. Are you a Business? Click here to learn more about how RANE is helping clients during the coronavirus crisis.

In recent days, the disputes between the European Commission and the Polish government have escalated, with Brussels threatening to impose sanctions on Poland, and Warsaw accusing the Commission of blackmail. The relationship is so tense that some members of Poland’s opposition have accused the government of trying to leave the European Union. Adriano Bosoni, Stratfor Senior Europe analyst at RANE, has guidance.