Best RANE Network Podcasts (2026)

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A Historical Look-back on U.S.-Middle East Relations 35:44

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

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The Role of AI in State-Sponsored Cyber Espionage Campaigns 19:00

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Chinese nation-state actors were observed using Anthropic's Claude Code generative AI coding assistant in an espionage campaign first discovered in mid-September, according to a report from Anthropic released Nov. 13th. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Cyber Intelligence Analyst Ali Plucinski explores the details of this campaign an…

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Indonesia’s Interest In Israel-Gaza 20:46

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In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Asia-Pacific Analyst, Nate Fischler unpacks the motivations behind Indonesia’s interest in the Israel-Gaza conflict and explores the major constraints and defining factors impacting the country’s domestic policy. Register here to receive a complimentary subscription to RiskBook, our curated email dig…

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U.S.-Venezuela Tensions: Primary Drivers and Constraints 35:26

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In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Latin America Analyst Mario Braga and RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl explain the dynamics of the current situation between Venezuela and the U.S. and deep dive into the complex history of the relationship that shapes the outlook for various cooperative and/or conflict-ri…

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Cocaine's Comeback: Past Lessons We Ignored. 48:24

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In this episode of RANE Insights, Founder of RANE David Lawrence sits down with Dr. Mark Gold to discuss causes and implications of the recent increase of global cocaine production and use. Mark S. Gold, M.D., is an author, inventor, and mentor who has had over 1,000 peer-reviewed publications since beginning his academic career at the University o…

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Political Instability in South Asia 21:28

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In September 2025, Nepal’s government banned major social-media platforms, which ignited wider youth protests over corruption, unemployment, and elite privilege. After days of deadly protests, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned, paving the way for an interim leader to take charge and call for fresh elections for March 2026. This is the most re…

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Geopolitical Implications of The Rise in Gen Z Protests 18:54

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Political instability is on the rise in Africa, driven by a new wave of youth activism. Gen Z is increasingly vocal in demanding political and economic reforms, as seen in Morocco and Madagascar. In Morocco, the Gen Z 212 protests began in late September, criticizing the government's public service provision, corruption in the government and the cu…

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Who Will Be Japan’s Next Prime Minister? 19:08

3M ago19:08

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In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Asia-Pacific Analyst Chase Blazek unpacks the results of Japan’s recent LDP leadership election and explores what the outcome means for the country going forward. Register here to receive a complimentary subscription to RiskBook, our curated email digest with the latest risk news and analysis, delive…

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Trends from RANE’s Fourth Quarter Forecast 26:32

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RANE recently published our Fourth Quarter Geopolitical and Threat Intelligence Forecasts which cover key trends we're following in the final months of 2025, including U.S. trade policy, the war in Ukraine and conflicts in the Middle East. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Directors of Analysis Adriano Bosoni and Sam Lichtenstein sha…

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What Gabbard's ODNI Cuts Mean for Corporate Security 18:10

4M ago18:10

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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has unveiled what she calls ODNI 2.0 — a sweeping overhaul that will cut nearly half of the agency’s workforce, eliminate or consolidate several intelligence centers, and slash more than $700 million in annual costs. RANE’s Cyber Intelligence Analyst Hayley Benedict explains the increased cybersecurit…

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The Outlook for Fed Independence 14:46

4M ago14:46

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In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Global Economy Analyst Markus Jaeger analyzes the risks associated with potentially compromised Fed independence in light of President Trump’s criticism of the organization. Register here to receive a complimentary subscription to RiskBook, our curated email digest with the latest risk news and analy…

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Remilitarization in the Baltic 20:42

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In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Europe Analyst Matteo Ilardo provides his insights into the causes and implications of rising regional tensions in the Baltic. Register here to receive a complimentary subscription to RiskBook, our curated email digest with the latest risk news and analysis, delivered every weekday morning. RANE is a…

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Inside Authoritarian Power Struggles - Elite Politics, Military Influence, and Strategy in China and Russia 50:01

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In this episode of RANE Insights, Founder of RANE David Lawrence sits down with author Joseph Torigian to discuss authoritarian geopolitical dynamics and strategy. Joseph studies the politics of authoritarian regimes with a specific focus on elite power struggles, civil-military relations, and grand strategy. He uses primary sources, rare books, an…

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Brazil’s Evolving Political Climate: Bolsonaro’s House Arrest and Trump’s Tariffs 23:34

5M ago23:34

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In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Latin America Analyst discusses the future of Brazil’s political environment in light of Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes August 4th decision to put former President Jair Bolsonaro under home arrest for violating restraining orders in a lawsuit related to a coup attempt in 2022. RA…

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The Outlook for South Africa’s Coalition Government 15:01

5M ago15:01

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In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Sub-Saharan Africa Analyst Rémi Dodd discusses South Africa’s most recent corruption scandal and explains what it could mean for the country’s political environment going forward. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, ana…

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Inside the Ratings Industry: How Credit Ratings are Shaping the Market 39:08

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In this episode of RANE Insights, Founder of RANE David Lawrence sits down with President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Kroll Bond Rating Agency Jim Nadler for an in-depth conversation about the credit ratings industry and its influence on the market. Jim Nadler is President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA). Prior to joining KBRA, …

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The Future of Gulf-Iranian Relations 15:06

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In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Middle East and North Africa Analyst Kristin Ronzi discusses the impact of the 12-Day war on Gulf Arab countries and lays out what this will mean for Gulf-Iranian relations going forward. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insig…

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Japan’s Upper House Parliament Elections 13:18

6M ago13:18

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In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Asia-Pacific Analyst Chase Blazek discusses the outlook for Japan’s upper house parliamentary elections and explores implications based on likely election scenarios. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and supp…

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Increased Risk of Cyber Attacks as Conflict with Iran Escalates 17:47

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In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Cyber Intelligence Analyst Hayley Benedict discusses cyber risks associated with the conflict between Iran, Israel, and the U.S.. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity an…

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Israel-Iran: How Will it End? 20:09

7M ago20:09

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In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl lays out the major incentives and possible long-term scenarios for the Iran-Israel conflict. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure busin…

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The Potential for Militia Disarmament in Lebanon 9:36

7M ago9:36

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In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Global Security Analyst Freddy Khoueiry discusses the prospect and potential implications of disarming militias in Lebanon. 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 resi…

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A Conversation with New York Times Bestselling Author, Colin Woodard 51:12

7M ago51:12

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In this episode of RANE Insights, Founder of RANE David Lawrence sits down for a conversation with Colin Woodard, New York Times Bestselling Author and Pulitzer Prize Finalist. Colin Woodard – a New York Times bestselling historian and Polk Award-winning journalist – is one of the most respected authorities on North American regionalism, the sociol…

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Is Sugar Really Poison? 42:35

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In this episode of RANE Insights, Founder of RANE David Lawrence speaks with Dr. Mark Gold about the harmful effects of sugar on the human body. 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…

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The Future of Australia's Political Landscape 16:10

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In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Asia-Pacific Analyst Nate Fischler provides an overview of Australia’s current political environment in light of the country’s recent election and Trump’s tariff plan. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and su…

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An Update on Global Economics 41:24

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In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl and RANE’s Global Economy Analyst, Markus Jaeger discuss the outlook for the global economy given the Trump administration’s aggressive approach to tariffs. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access t…

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The Outlook for India-Pakistan Relations 25:21

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In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Director of Analysis Adriano Bosoni and RANE’s South Asia Analyst Misha Iqbal discuss the brief conflict between India and Pakistan in early May and share insights into the future of the countries’ relationship. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals …

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Why Words Matter: Preventing Relapse 44:30

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In this episode of RANE Insights, Founder of RANE David Lawrence sits down with Dr. Mark Gold to discuss why specific language is helpful in preventing drug relapses. 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 …

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Leveraging AI for Anticipating and Mitigating Geopolitical and Supply Chain Risks. 34:48

8M ago34:48

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In this episode of the Applied Geopolitics podcast, Rodger Baker, RANE’s Executive Director of the Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics sits down for a conversation with Alina Park, CEO of Ekho Labs, a platform that builds predictive intelligence for global disruptions. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security p…

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Turkey’s Current Political Environment 18:21

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In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Middle East and North Africa Analyst Kristin Ronzi analyzes Turkey’s recent protests, the factors leading up to them, and explores what the future of the country’s opposition movement looks like as we approach 2028 presidential elections. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk …

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The Outlook for India’s Economy 13:48

8M ago13:48

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In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's South Asia Analyst Misha Iqbal for a conversation on India’s recent growth slowdown and the overall outlook for the country’s economy. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continui…

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Special Edition Ransomware Tabletop Exercise PART 2 48:04

8M ago48:04

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In this episode of RANE Insights, Founder of RANE David Lawrence sits down with three leaders in cybersecurity and reputation management, Rahul Mukhi, Kelly Kimberly and Kellyn Wagner Ramsdell to break down what to do in the event an organization is involved in a ransomware attack. Rahul Mukhi is a Partner at Cleary Gottlieb specializing in investi…

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Special Edition Ransomware Tabletop Exercise PART 1 45:18

8M ago45:18

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In this episode of RANE Insights, Founder of RANE David Lawrence sits down with three leaders in cybersecurity and reputation management, Rahul Mukhi, Kelly Kimberly and Kellyn Wagner Ramsdell to break down what to do in the event an organization is involved in a ransomware attack. Rahul Mukhi is a Partner at Cleary Gottlieb specializing in investi…

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A Conversation with Dr. Richard Haass 47:21

8M ago47:21

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In this episode of RANE Insights, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Dr. Richard Haass for a conversation about his expertise as president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations. Dr. Richard Haass, a veteran diplomat and respected scholar of international relations, is president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations after havin…

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What We Can Learn from Celebrity Addictions 51:46

9M ago51:46

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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…

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Unpacking the Private Credit Markets 48:56

9M ago48:56

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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 se…

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Navigating the Intersection of Technology, Regulations and the Common Good 56:50

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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 t…

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South Sudan’s Evolving Political and Security Outlook 11:17

9M ago11:17

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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 cli…

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Detoxing from Dopamine 48:54

9M ago48:54

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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…

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A Conversation with Margaret Wallace 36:33

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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 rece…

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The United States’ Evolving Relationship with Russia 40:45

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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 …

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Rethinking the Integration of Human Capital and Technology 51:05

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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 Whart…

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The Outlook for Emerging Markets 15:24

10M ago15:24

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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 client…

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How will Vietnam be affected by the U.S.’ evolving trade policy? 18:00

10M ago18:00

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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 …

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RANE's Forecast Trends for 2025 13:06

10M ago13:06

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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.…

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A Psychiatrist’s View of the Mental Health Industry 44:50

11M ago44:50

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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 student…

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Germany’s Pivotal Upcoming Election 20:14

11M ago20:14

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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 cli…

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Preventing and Treating Norovirus 16:38

11M ago16:38

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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 Law…

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Increased Conflict in the DRC 11:54

11M ago11:54

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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 informatio…

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The Implications of U.S.-Russia Talks on War with Ukraine PART II 24:12

11M ago24:12

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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 continuit…

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The Implications of U.S.-Russia Talks on War with Ukraine PART I 16:05

11M ago16:05

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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 continuit…