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Essential Geopolitics: What Attacks on Abu Dhabi Mean for Gulf Affairs

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, The talk turns to recent Houthi attacks against Abu Dhabi. Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE, Ryan Bohl, says the attacks could provoke a cycle that undermines the United Arab Emirates’ reputation as a peaceful business hub and, if they continue, jeopardize Iran nuclear talks or relations between the United Arab Emirates and Iran. Stay on point with geopolitical events and analysis of the Middle East. Subscribe to RANE Worldview today! Right now we’re offering a special price for subscriptions: 1 $ dollar for 4 weeks. Click here to subscribe: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview

Essential Geopolitics: The SIGINT Threat and International Espionage

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.

RANE Insights on COVID-19: Three Shots Against Omicron

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/

Essential Geopolitics: Uruguay, China and Mercosur’s Future

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.

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RANE Insights on Security with Brian Lynch: Navigating and Assessing Threats to Organizations

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

Essential Geopolitics: The Face-off Over Ukraine

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!

RANE Security Update on Ukraine

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.

Essential Geopolitics: What’s Up with U.S. Inflation?

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