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RANE Insights on COVID-19: New Virus Variants and New Vaccines

There’s a lot to talk about in this week’s episode of the RANE Insights on COVID 19 podcast, from new variants of the virus to new vaccines in the pipeline. RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Drs. Fred Southwick and Bill Lang.

Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. 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. You can sign up fr our coronavirus solution to get receive critical information on the coronavirus delivered daily to your inbox. Visit us at ranenetwork.com.

Essential Geopolitics: The US and Vietnam During the Biden Administration

In this episode of the the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue gets an update on Vietnam/US relations from Evan Rees, RANE's Asia Pacific analyst. The US Presidential transition is complete. New domestic policies are being rolled out while US foreign policy is being rejiggered. Many nations around the world are actively working to adapt to the Biden Administration foreign policy priorities. One such country? Vietnam. Up for discussion? How will U.S.-Vietnamese relations evolve under the Biden administration and how Vietnam's domestic political transition will likely impact the country's behavior going forward.

Essential Geopolitics: The End of Germany’s Merkel Era

In this episode of the Essential Geoplitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Adriano Bosoni, RANE's Senior European analyst about German politics.  This as one of the longest serving political figures of recent decades announced she will step down in 2021. German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has served since 2005, through multiple presidential and prime ministerial terms worldwide. Now, Angela Merkel’s party, the Christian Democratic Union, has appointed a new party leader.  What does this mean for German politics?  Listen.

Essential Geopolitics: Georgia’s Role in NATO and the EU

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, the conversation turns to the country of Georgia. Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili visited Brussels recently, meeting with European and NATO officials to discuss progress on Georgia's inclusion in both organizations.

Georgia sits at a crossroads, both physically and metaphorically, at the pivot point between three historic empires - Russia, Iran and Turkey. It is increasingly drawing attention from the more distant Europe, the United States and China as it pursues a quest to become an integrated member of Europe, something that Russia has long sought to resist.  RANE's Senior VP of Strategic Analysis, Rodger Baker, spoke with Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili during her visit to Brussels.

Essential Geopolitics: Will US States be Next Targets of Extremist Violence?

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with RANE's Senior global Security analyst, Ben West about new concerns that organized groups and individuals could turn their government frustrations on less prepared state and municipal buildings. 

Joe Biden became US president on January 20. He went right to work, as he put it, dealing with the many crises facing the US. As he noted in his inaugural speech, citizens should put aside an "uncivil war" pitting Americans against each other. That's a long-term job - and one that identifies long-term threats so recently on display in the riot at the US Capitol. 

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RANE Insights on Security with Brian Lynch: How to Protect Yourself During Social Unrest

In this RANE Insights on Security with Brian Lynch podcast, the discussion turns to the 5 rules of self-protection.

From the pandemic to summer social justice marches - some of turned into riots - to the riot at the US Capitol - which prompted danger warnings throughout the US - the United States is in the midst of an unusually volatile period. RANE founder David Lawrence speaks to executive director of safety and security, Brian Lynch about what to do should YOU find yourself in a situation that is escalating quickly out of control. 

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. Whether they are physical, digital or other complicated risks, our teams help yours manage risk with critical insights and expertise to manage better outcomes. Join us at ranenetwork.com. 

Essential Geopolitics: Biden, Tech and Antitrust

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Matthew Bey, RANE's Senior Global analyst. In the wake of the attacks on the U.S. Capitol building, President Trump has been banned either temporarily or indefinitely on several social media sites. Meanwhile, Parler, a popular social media platform for right wing groups and Trump supporters, was blocked from Google, Apple and Amazon app stores. Although Democrats have supported those bans, there are first amendment concerns -- and about the power that large U.S. tech firms have consolidated. 

RANE Insights: The NYSE, Chinese Companies and Delisting

The New York Stock Exchange halted trading of three Chinese telecom companies on January 11. American investors will no longer be able to invest in these companies after November 11, 2021.

This follows an Executive Order last November, that said U.S. companies investing in Chinese companies are indirectly funding the Chinese military.

Also in January, the Trump administration added the Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation - CNOOC - to a U.S. Pentagon list of companies that are either owned by or controlled by the Chinese military. That will force certain U.S. investors to divest there as well.

In response, as Barron's reported. China has issued its own directive "to prevent the U.S. and other foreign governments from adopting unilateral sanctions or applying them against Chinese entities and individuals."

On Wall Street, there’s plenty of consternation about what comes next. That’s why RANE founder, David Lawrence, gathered a panel of RANE network experts to discuss best practices. Included are Emily de La Bruyère, co-founder of Horizon Advisory, where she leads the China research team; Chip Poncy, global co-head of the K2 Integrity Financial Crimes Risk Management practice; and Michael T. Gershberg, a corporate partner resident in Fried Frank's Washington, D.C. office, and a member of the International Trade and Investment Practice.