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Essential Geopolitics: Libya Holds Elections

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. 

RANE Insights on COVID 19: Misinformation, Messaging and the Question of Omicron Boosters

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

Essential Geopolitics: The U.S. Anti-Corruption Push and Latin America

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.

Essential Geopolitics: ISKP Rises in Afghanistan

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. 

RANE Insights: Cybersecurity and Resiliency for Leaders

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. 

Essential Geopolitics: Iran Nuclear Talks Resume in Vienna

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!

RANE Insights on COVID 19: Is It Too Soon To Worry About the Omicron Variant?

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.

Essential Geopolitics: Coordinated Suicide Attacks Hit Uganda

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