RANE Podcast Series

Essential Geopolitics: How will Venezuela’s Renewed Negotiations Process Play Out?

RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast is your primary source for quick and reliable geopolitical risk intelligence. In this episode, the United States has eased some sanctions on Venezuela, in hopes it would help further negotiations between President Nicolás Maduro's government and the opposition. Both also agreed to a U.N.-managed plan for the country’s poor. Is it possible that long-stalled negotiations could yield some results? Carmen Colosi is RANE’s Latin America analyst. She provides analysis. 

You can read Carmen Colosi's analysis of Venezuela’s complex challenges in Worldview, RANE’s geopolitical intelligence solution. With interactive graphics, RANE’s exclusive global risk monitor, key forecast questions and global threat monitoring, security professionals rely on RANE Worldview. Sign up for a trial at ranenetwork.com.

Essential Geopolitics: The Russian Threat to Cable Internet Infrastructure

RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast is your primary source for quick, and reliable geopolitical risk intelligence. 

Not too long ago, Denmark released a report on the damage to the Nordtream pipeline. It said leaks were caused by "powerful explosions." Some blame Moscow for the explosions. But gas pipelines aren’t the only critical infrastructure at potential risk deep under the oceans of the world. In fact, as RANE’s cybersecurity analyst Ali Plucinskitells us, increased Russian naval activity in recent years around underwater deep sea cables is causing concern.

RANE (Risk Assistance Network + Exchange) is a global risk intelligence company that provides risk and security professionals with access to critical insights, analysis, and support, enabling them to anticipate, monitor, and respond to emerging risks and threats. RANE clients benefit from improved situational awareness, more efficient access to relevant intelligence and expertise, and better risk management outcomes. Join the millions who are tapping into the collective wisdom of the world’s largest community of risk and business professionals. For more information about RANE, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

Essential Geopolitics: What is Going on in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

In this episode of RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast, David Newman, a security analyst with RANE, talks us through what's happening in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In August 2022, U.S. Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, visited Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 2022 saw a marked flare-up of their conflict in border areas. The UN says Rwanda is supporting a rebel group in the eastern DRC. He explains the conflict and how it is affecting other countries in the region.

You can find David Newman's analyses in RANE Worldview and RANE Threat Lens, two of our flagship products designed to help security professionals identify and mitigate threats to employees and business locations. Find out how RANE can help your business at ranenetwork.com. 

Essential Geopolitics: What You Need to Know about Japan’s Remilitarization

One notable development in the Asia Pacific region over the past few years has been the remilitarization of Japan. You may recall, after World War Two, the victorious allies demanded the complete de-militarization of Japanese society and government. For decades, Japan continued that policy. But things are changing. Scott Kardas is RANE’s Asia Pacific analyst. He says Japan is rapidly building up its military capabilities. What is the end goal? Scott Kardas offers details. Kardas is an Asia Pacific analyst with RANE. You can read his analysis of the s situation in RANE Worldview, our risk intelligence app for professionals, AND in our consumer publication, which offers objective geopolitical analysis and intelligence covering the global landscape. Find out more about RANE’s industry-leading risk management, including RANE Worldview at ranenetwork.com.

Applied Geopolitics: Bridging Tactical and Strategic Intelligence

Applied Geopolitics is the podcast series from the Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics at RANE. Its host is Rodger Baker, the center's executive director, a veteran geopolitical strategist whose expertise includes the Korean Peninsula, Southeast Asia, and the Arctic.

In this episode, Baker's guest is Fred Burton, the Executive Director, Ontic Center for Protective Intelligence; former special agent and New York Times best-selling author, as well as one of the world's foremost authorities on security and terrorism. As businesses and organizations increasingly recognize the impact of geopolitical events on their international and even national operations, their internal information and intelligence cycles are often much shorter and more tactical. It is vital for those managing risk to balance between the strategic context and the tactical application. 

The Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics is a global center of excellence for geopolitical intelligence and analysis. The Center focuses on training, educational certification, and geopolitical thought leadership. Sign up for alters from the Stratfor Center for Applied geopolitics at RANE: https://www.ranenetwork.com/stratcenter

Essential Geopolitics: What Happens After Russia’s Retreat from Kherson?

For most of 2022, the world watched teh progress of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia's early advances, Ukraine’s determined defense, and the intricate diplomatic dance as both Russia and Ukraine sought assistance for their efforts. In late October, Russia began leaving one of the cities it had captured early in the war, Kherson. Much has been made of Russia’s withdrawal, Ukraine’s advance, and how both affected the conflict. Today, Matthew Orr tells us about the implications of Russia’s retreat from Kherson. He is a Eurasia analyst for RANE. Orr's analyses appear in RANE Worldview, the risk intelligence app for professionals, and in our consumer publication, which offers objective geopolitical analysis and intelligence covering the global landscape. Find out more about RANE Worldview and RANE's risk intelligence products at ranenetwork.com.

Beyond Covid: What to Expect from Flu Season and Why RSV is So Dangerous for Young Children

During the COVID-19 pandemic, RANE delivered a weekly podcast debunking misinformation and sharing best practices from two of the world’s leading infectious disease experts. Drs. Bill Lang and Fred Southwick. Now, we're looking beyond Covid to monitor the latest infectious disease information and what it could mean for you, your family, and your business.

On today’s podcast, our host David Lawrence talks with Dr. Bill Lang and Dr. Fred Southwick about the dangers of RSV for young children, how to monitor symptoms and what to expect as influenza makes its way across the Southern United States and into the East Coast cities - just in time for the holidays.

Dr. 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. David Lawrence is the founder of RANE.

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 RANE’s market-leading risk intelligence products at ranenetwork.com/

Essential Geopolitics: Inside Pakistan’s Political Turmoil

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics, the #1 essential geopolitics podcast on Apple podcasts, Emily Donahue hears from Ekta Raguwanshi  RANE’s south Asia analyst. 

Political scandals, major environmental disasters and serious financial difficulties have plagued Pakistan in 2022. But 2022 is not yet over. Nor are the political imbroglios. Imran Khan, the former prime minister who was outed from office several months ago, is marching to the Capitol in Islamabad, along with thousands of his supporters. Along the way, Khan has been shot, accused Pakistan’s leadership of being involved in the shooting, and called for new elections. Will the popular populist get his way?

RANE (Risk Assistance Network + Exchange) is a global risk intelligence company that provides risk and security professionals with access to critical insights, analysis, and support, enabling them to anticipate, monitor, and respond to emerging risks and threats. RANE clients benefit from improved situational awareness, more efficient access to relevant intelligence and expertise, and better risk management outcomes. Join the millions who are tapping into the collective wisdom of the world’s largest community of risk and business professionals. For more information about RANE, visit www.ranenetwork.com.