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Essential Geopolitics: Israel’s Annexation of the West Bank

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast, host Emily Donahue speaks with RANE's Middle East and North Africa Analyst, Ryan Bohl. Israel is planning to - formally - annex disputed areas of the West bank, which it has occupied - and settled - for decades. This despite the fact that international law deems such a move illegal. They discuss why this is happening now and which parts of the West Bank is Israel thinking about annexing, as well as international reactions and the likelihood of unrest. Subscribers of RANE Worldview can read Bohl's geopolitical forecasts and analysis of the region. Get your subscription started today at https://www.ranenetwork.com/worldview-subscribe. 

RANE Insights: How Businesses Can Combat Conspiracy Theories

In part 2 of a two-part series on conspiracy theories, the conversation turns to how businesses can combat conspiracy theories and disinformation by planning ahead and making listening a priority.

Hosted by David Lawrence, the Founder and Chief Collaborative Officer from RANE, the Risk Assistance Network + Exchange, panelists, include:

David Broniatowski, Director of the Decision Making and Systems Architecture Laboratory, George Washington University. David conducts research in decision making under risk, group decision making, the design and analysis of complex systems, and how behaviors spread online. This research program draws upon a wide range of techniques including formal mathematical modeling, experimental design, automated text analysis and natural language processing, social and technical network analysis, and big data.

Robert Ludke | Senior Consultant, ENODO. Bob joined ENODO to provide strategic consultation across different topics and industries. Throughout his career, Bob has advised policymakers in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, taught at the U.S. International University in Nairobi, Kenya, provided counsel on strategy, reputation management, and public affairs to the largest companies in the world.

Dr. Scott Shumate, Founder of Valutare. Valutare is a behavior psychology consulting firm which provides risk assessments of client personnel including insider threat and pre-hire screening.

Matthew Siegel, CMO and Head of Global Client Group, Aperture Investors. Matthew’s career has focused on the application of new technologies and digital marketing strategies to industries undergoing transformation, primarily in media and entertainment.

RANE Insights: COVID-19 What Makes Conspiracy Theories go Viral

In this Episode of the RANE Insights podcast series, RANE Founder and Chief Collaborative Officer, David Lawrence convenes a roundtable of experts to discuss the origin, virality and consistency of conspiracy theories.

As the COVID-19 virus has proliferated across the globe, so too has the spread of conspiracy theories purporting to explain the virus’ creation and purpose, ranging from theories about Bill Gates to the virus being a US bioweapon. Amid an environment filled with mistrust and uncertainty, the pandemic has provided a perfect breeding ground that enables niche conspiracies to circulate rapidly and even move into the mainstream, which is resulting in behavioral changes that are risking health and safety around the world. RANE experts share their insights on why conspiracy theories go viral amid a pandemic and how to formulate corporate responses that can stem the spread of disinformation. 

Participants
David Broniatowski, Director of the Decision Making and Systems Architecture Laboratory, George Washington University
David conducts research in decision making under risk, group decision making, the design and analysis of complex systems, and how behaviors spread online. This research program draws upon a wide range of techniques including formal mathematical modeling, experimental design, automated text analysis and natural language processing, social and technical network analysis, and big data. His work on systematic distortions of public opinion about vaccines on social media by state-sponsored trolls been widely reported in the academic and popular press.

Robert Ludke | Senior Consultant, ENODO
Bob joined ENODO to provide strategic consultation across different topics and industries. Throughout his career, Bob has advised policymakers in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, taught at the U.S. International University in Nairobi, Kenya, provided counsel on strategy, reputation management, and public affairs to the largest companies in the world, and led numerous crisis engagements and reputation building campaigns. He has developed an expertise in assisting organizations on CSR, sustainability, and environment, social, and governance (ESG) practices to bolster their brand, safeguard their reputations, and drive business results.

Dr. Scott Shumate, Founder of Valutare
Valutare is a behavior psychology consulting firm which provides risk assessments of client personnel including insider threat and pre-hire screening. Dr. Shumate has over 27 years of experience as a lead behavioral psychologist with the Intelligence Community, where he conducted psychological assessments and studies on a wide range of groups. He can assist clients with Psychological Assessments and Studies, Intelligence Community Support Services, Cultural Intelligence Training and Linguist Support Services.

Matthew Siegel, CMO and Head of Global Client Group, Aperture Investors
Matthew’s career has focused on the application of new technologies and digital marketing strategies to industries undergoing transformation, primarily in media and entertainment. Most recently, Matthew served as Chief Digital Officer at Roc Nation, where he built and managed functions including digital and social marketing, data science and analytics, product development and digital business development. Previously, he ran part of Viacom’s digital music portfolio and led strategy for the company’s internal incubator. He was the co-founder of Indaba Music, a successful startup that developed one of the first crowdsourcing platforms.

RANE Insights: How Businesses Can Combat Conspiracy Theories

In part 2 of a two-part series on conspiracy theories, the conversation turns to how businesses can combat conspiracy theories and disinformation by planning ahead and making listening a priority. Hosted by David Lawrence, the Founder and Chief Collaboartive Officer from RANE, the Risk Assistance Network + Exchange, panelists, include David Broniatowski, Director of the Decision Making and Systems Architecture Laboratory, George Washington University
David conducts research in decision making under risk, group decision making, the design and analysis of complex systems, and how behaviors spread online. This research program draws upon a wide range of techniques including formal mathematical modeling, experimental design, automated text analysis and natural language processing, social and technical network analysis, and big data.

Robert Ludke | Senior Consultant, ENODO Bob joined ENODO to provide strategic consultation across different topics and industries. Throughout his career, Bob has advised policymakers in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, taught at the U.S. International University in Nairobi, Kenya, provided counsel on strategy, reputation management, and public affairs to the largest companies in the world.

Dr. Scott Shumate, Founder of Valutare Valutare is a behavior psychology consulting firm which provides risk assessments of client personnel including insider threat and pre-hire screening. 

Matthew Siegel, CMO and Head of Global Client Group, Aperture Investors
Matthew’s career has focused on the application of new technologies and digital marketing strategies to industries undergoing transformation, primarily in media and entertainment. 

 

RANE Insights: COVID-19 What Makes Conspiracy Theories go Viral

In this Episode of the RANE Insights podcast series, RANE Founder and Chief Collaborative Officer, David Lawrence convenes a roundtable of experts to discuss the origin, virality and consistency of conspiracy theories.

As the COVID-19 virus has proliferated across the globe, so too has the spread of conspiracy theories purporting to explain the virus’ creation and purpose, ranging from theories about Bill Gates to the virus being a US bioweapon. Amid an environment filled with mistrust and uncertainty, the pandemic has provided a perfect breeding ground that enables niche conspiracies to circulate rapidly and even move into the mainstream, which is resulting in behavioral changes that are risking health and safety around the world. RANE experts will share their insights on why conspiracy theories go viral amid a pandemic and how to formulate corporate responses that can stem the spread of disinformation.

Guests: 
David Broniatowski, Director of the Decision Making and Systems Architecture Laboratory, George Washington University

Robert Ludke | Senior Consultant, ENODO

Dr. Scott Shumate, Founder of Valutare

Matthew Siegel, CMO and Head of Global Client Group, Aperture Investors. 

Essential Geopolitics: Iran’s Cyber Warfare Strategy

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast series from RANE, the conversation turns to Iran's cyber warfare strategies. Emily Donahue asks Senior Global Analyst, Matthew Bey how Iran's cyber attack strategy has evolved in recent years. In recent months, Iran targeted Israel’s water and sewage facilities. Israel retaliated with its own attack on a major Iranian port. What does the move to cyber warfare mean for US businesses and allies in the region? Subscribers of RANE Worldview can read Matthews assessments and analysis of Iran’s cyber capabilities and much more. Get started today at https://www.ranenetwork.com/worldview-subscribe. 

Essential Geopolitics: The Korean Peninsula Standoff

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks to Asia Pacific Analyst, Evan Rees. It has been a busy few weeks on the Korean Peninsula. After weeks North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un keeping a low profile, there's been several tactical and strategic maneuverings from that regime toward South Korea, and by extension, the US. Evan Rees discusses what is going on, what has provoked North Korean anger at South Korea and why is this happening now. Subscribers to RANE's premiere geopolitical publication, RANE Worldview, can read Rees' evaluations, strategic forecasting, and much more. Get your Worldview subscription started today at https://www.ranenetwork.com/worldview-subscribe. 

Essential Geopolitics: Economic Fallout in Europe

In this Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Senior European analyst, Adriano Bosoni. Most of the data coming from Europe suggests that the continent’s economic outlook is quite negative. Bosoni answers questions including: What are the continent’s main challenges in the coming months? Is Europe’s reaction to the COVID-19 crisis different from what the governments and institutions did during the financial crisis a decade ago? And whether his crisis will have political or social repercussions.  

Subscribers to RANE Worldview can read all of Bosoni's analysis of European economies, responses to COVID-19 and more. Get started with your Worldview subscription today at https://www.ranenetwork.com/worldview-subscribe.