Sam Lichtenstein
Risk intelligence analyst at RANE who leads geopolitical and security forecasting, known for authoring RANE's annual and multi-year forecasts and providing expert analysis on global conflict, cyber, and geopolitical trends.
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Oct 10, 2025 • 27min
Trends from RANE’s Fourth Quarter Forecast
In this engaging discussion, Adriano Bosoni and Sam Lichtenstein, Directors of Analysis at RANE, dive into pressing geopolitical trends. They dissect the evolution of U.S. trade policy and the shift to targeted tariffs. The conversation also covers Ukraine's conflict dynamics, with insights into Russia's capabilities, potential diplomatic paths, and hybrid warfare tactics in Europe. Additionally, they explore tensions in the Middle East, focusing on Israel's aggressive stance and the risks surrounding Iran and Syria.
Jan 24, 2026 • 1h 13min
S10 Ep28: Global Security in 2026: Conflict, Cyber, and the End of Unipolarity with Sam Lichtenstein
Sam Lichtenstein, a RANE risk intelligence analyst who leads geopolitical and security forecasting, outlines 2026’s major risks. He covers rising violent conflicts across Africa and the Middle East. He discusses Taiwan coercion short of war, Russian asymmetric threats in Europe, and growing cyber and AI-enabled attack vectors. He also examines US domestic political violence and the shift away from a unipolar world.
