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Beyond Covid: The New and the Next Viruses Worth Watching

In this week's RANE Insights podcast, newly titled Beyond COVID: The New and the Next Emerging Viruses to watch, our host David Lawrence talks with Dr. Bill Lang, an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, about what some are calling Covid’s final chapter. Plus a review of monkeypox and why this fall's flu season could be the worst in years. They also dive into the CDC's announcement that it mishandled its COVID messaging.

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: What’s Behind Israel’s Latest Flareup of Violence?

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast we focus on Israel. In August, Israel began a pre-emptive military campaign against the Palestinian militant group known as PIJ in the Gaza Strip because of concerns there might be an imminent attack. It’s one facet of a flare-up of violence between Israel and Gaza militants. Ryan Bohl, Senior Middle East and North African analyst for RANE, offers guidance.

You can read Ryal Bohl's analysis of Israeli events in Worldview, RANE’s geopolitical intelligence solution. Worldview is a professional application focused on analysis, with Interactive graphics, risk trackers, and global threat monitoring. Visit RANEnetwork.com for a free trial. 

RANE Insights: What’s The Deal About ES&G?

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, we do a deep dive into the three letters E, S, and G. Together as "ESG", those letters are a fixture in news and business headlines. Whether they're about the backlash against ESG, tighter regulation of ESG, or criticism of ESG, those three letters seem inescapable these days.
But do we really know enough about what ESG actually means or how it applies to business profits and risks? That’s what our host, RANE founder David Lawrence asked Joseph A. Grundfest, a Professor of Law and Business and senior faculty member of the Rock Center on Corporate Governance at Stanford Law School.

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: Iraq’s Government Formation Process

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, we look at the standoff between rival Iraqi Shiite factions that is preventing the government formation. Emily Hawthorne, RANE's Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst, shares her insights into Iraq's current government inefficiencies that allowed this political impasse to occur.

The Essential Geopolitics podcast series is part of RANE's Geopolitical Intelligence Solution. RANE Worldview is a professional application focused on analysis, not just the news. Sign up for a trial at www.ranenetwork.com.

Essential Geopolitics: What’s Happening with the Elections in Kenya and Senegal?

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, we look at circumstances and implications of Kenya and Senegal's recent elections. Clara Brackbill, RANE's Sub-Saharan Africa Analyst describes the short and long-term effects of these elections, both within their respective countries and across Africa. 

The Essential Geopolitics podcast series is part of RANE's Geopolitical Intelligence Solution. RANE Worldview is a professional application focused on analysis, not just the news. Sign up for a trial at www.ranenetwork.com.

Essential Geopolitics: The Latest Round of US-Iran Nuclear Talks

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, we look at the latest round of indirect talks between the US & Iran over its nuclear program that started last week in Vienna. RANE’s senior global analyst Matthew Bey shares what progress, if any has been made, in the talks since last week.

The Essential Geopolitics podcast series is part of RANE's Geopolitical intelligence solution. RANE Worldview is a professional application focused on analysis, not just a publication with the news. Sign up for a trial at www.ranenetwork.com.

Essential Geopolitics: How Long Can Russia’s War in Ukraine Drag On?

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast, our analysts discuss the extent of the war in Ukraine. Pundits expected Russia's invasion to end within months. But RANE's Eurasia analyst, Matthew Orr, lays out the case for why he thinks the conflict could drag on for years. Ryan Bohl hosts (in for Emily Donahue). 

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 more effectively 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: China Protest Reveals Widespread Concerns About the Economy

In its Third Quarter Forecast, RANE warned that global Inflation is posing a threat of recession in the developed world and that economic conditions could lead to unrest as well as increased security issues. But this kind of event is nearly unheard of in China. That's why the fact that people recently protested and scuffled with security guards in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou was worth looking into. In this Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Chase Blazek, RANE”s Asia-Pacific analyst.  

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 more effectively 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.