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Geopolitics of Iraq

Iraq, resting at the heart of the Middle East, is no stranger to conflict or controversy. Its role as a regional power dates back to the beginning of civilization, but so do its challenges, wedged between other countries vying for influence. In this episode of the Stratfor Podcast, Middle East and North Africa analysts Emily Hawthorne and Ryan Bohl sit down to explore the geopolitics of Iraq, from its geography and early history to the handful of critical decisions that have shaped the Iraq we know today.

Essential Geopolitics: MosesStaff and the New Wave of Hackers

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, we discuss a new era of hackers. The hacker group MosesStaff in September began targeting Israeli organizations. Their goal? Not ransom. But chaos. The group wants to cause damage to Israeli businesses. This is a development our security analysts have been monitoring closely, says Sam Lichtenstein, Stratfor Director of Global Security Analysts at RANE. Together Stratfor and Rane help you understand the "why" behind what's happening now - - because what happens next - - well, that’s up to you. Subscribe to RANE Worldview, powered by Stratfor. Now through the end of 2021, you can subscribe for 4 weeks for the price of $1. Sign up today at https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview. 

RANE Insights on COVID 19: Here Come the Holidays!

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID 19 podcast, host and RANE Founder, David Lawrence speaks to Dr. Bill Lang, an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics, about masking up for holiday gatherings, an increase in cases in Europe and the real effects of long-haul COVID. 

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Essential Geopolitics: A Landmark Environmental Deal Among the UAE, Jordan and Israel

In this episode of the RANE Essential Geopolitics podcast powered by Stratfor, Emily Donahue speaks with Ryan Bohl, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE. A new deal among Israel, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates is getting international attention. The deal will address major climate and energy issues for the three nations. And it marks a breakthrough in Jordanian-Israeli relations. Listen to the podcast. To read more content from RANE Worldview, powered by Stratfor, go to stratfor.com/worldview. now through the end of 2021, you can subscribe for four weeks for the price of $1. Learn more at stratfor.com/worldview. 

Essential Geopolitics: What’s Next For Sudan?

In this episode of RANE's Essential geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, a look at what's ahead for Sudan. In October 2021, after months of escalating tension between military and civilian government officials, Sudan’s army seized control of the country. The military coup has brought international condemnation and domestic unrest. In this podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Clara Brackbill, Stratfor Sub-Saharan Africa analyst at RANE.  To read all of Worldview's security and geopolitical content, please subscribe. Now through the end of 2021, you can get 4 weeks for $1. Subscribe here: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview. 

RANE Insights on COVID 19: What Happens Now US Borders Are Open for Travel?

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID 19 weekly podcast, our experts discuss the risks of reopening US borders too widely, how children's vaccines are working and lessons learned from Israel on keeping populations safe from the virus. RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Dr. Fred Southwick, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine, and Dr. Bill Lang, an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. Subscribe to RANE’s
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Essential Geopolitics: The Sixth Plenum Heralds a 3rd Chapter for China’s Development

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, Emily Donahue gets an update on China's internal politics from Chase Blazek, Stratfor Asia Pacific analyst at RANE. Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted the Sixth Plenum in November 2021. It is the most important annual political meeting in China, from which historic news was generated. Follow RANE on LinkedIn to learn more about how we offer risk and security professionals access to the insights and analysis they need to make more informed decisions and drive better risk management outcomes. 

Essential Geopolitics: Rising Tensions between Algeria and Morocco

In this episode of the RANE Essential Geopolitics podcast powered by Stratfor, Middle East and North Africa analyst, Emily Hawthorne, breaks down what's behind rising tensions in Northern Africa. Hawthorne recently wrote in an analysis for Worldview that, "the diplomatic tensions between Algeria and Morocco over the disputed Western Sahara region risks sparking a tit-for-tat exchange of low-level military and economic actions between the two North African neighbors." Through the end of 2021, you can subscribe to RANE Worldview, powered by Stratfor, for just $1 for four weeks. That's $1 for a 4-week trial. Check us out here: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview.