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Jan 8, 2025 • 38min

Demographic Decline and Military Manpower: Understanding the Shifting Role of Man in Conflict

Leonie Müller, a recent NYU graduate in International Relations, and Brandon Hilleary, a political science graduate from UCLA, delve into the pressing issue of global demographic decline. They explore how falling birth rates in Japan and South Korea are reshaping military capabilities and national security strategies. The conversation highlights South Korea's conscription challenges amidst depopulation and Japan's unique pacifism, while emphasizing the need for advanced technologies in contemporary defense frameworks. Their insights reveal a crucial intersection between demographics and global military dynamics.
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Jan 7, 2025 • 16min

Unpacking China’s Salt Typhoon Operation

Delve into the unsettling world of China’s Salt Typhoon cyber espionage campaign, impacting major U.S. telecommunications firms. Discover the national security implications of these hacks and the ongoing battle against such cyber threats. Gain insights into the vulnerabilities of telecom networks and explore proposed legislation, like the Secure American Communications Act, designed to bolster cybersecurity in the face of foreign intrusions. A riveting discussion that highlights the importance of resilience in our interconnected digital world.
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Dec 20, 2024 • 21min

U.S.-Middle East Relations under a Second Trump Term

Kristin Ronzi, a Middle East and North Africa Analyst at RANE, sheds light on the geopolitical landscape under a potential second Trump term. She discusses the implications of U.S. support for Israeli annexations in the West Bank and the evolving dynamics of U.S.-Saudi and U.S.-Turkey relations. Ronzi delves into how Trump's policies may influence regional stability and the complex interplay of alliances amidst rising tensions, including Turkey's stance on Hamas and its economic challenges. Her insights provide a comprehensive view of future international relations in the Middle East.
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Dec 19, 2024 • 11min

Implications of Cancelled Peace Talks between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Geopolitical Analyst Rémi Dodd gives an overview of conflict in the Eastern Congo and explains what to make of the recent cancellation of peace talks with Rwanda. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.
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Dec 19, 2024 • 19min

How does the threat of COVID compare to RSV and Influenza?

In this episode of Beyond COVID, our experts assess the current threat of COVID and discuss relevant outbreaks that travellers should monitor.    Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida's College of Medicine, and Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents. Our host, David Lawrence, is the founder of RANE.   RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.  
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Dec 17, 2024 • 17min

Sheikh Hasina’s Resignation and the Future of Bangladeshi Politics

In August, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was overthrown following student protests. Four months later Bangladesh’s current interim government now has the opportunity to form a new political system. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s South Asia Analyst Misha Iqbal shares the outlook for the country’s political and security landscape. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.
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Dec 12, 2024 • 51min

The United States of Addiction Part IV

In this episode of RANE Insights, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Dr. Mark Gold for the fourth episode in a multi-part discussion on the relationship between addiction and enterprise risk. Dr. Gold is an author, inventor, and mentor who has had over 1,000 peer-reviewed publications since beginning his academic career at the University of Florida College of Medicine and Yale University School of Medicine in the 1970s. He is best known for developing the pioneering translational laboratory to human research methods of discovery for addiction and psychiatry. He recently published the following article in Psychology Today on applying tactics from anti-smoking campaigns to address recreational opioid use: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/addiction-outlook/202411/can-strategies-that-cut-smoking-reduce-opioid-addiction Find more content from Dr. Gold here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/mark-s-gold-md RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.
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Nov 21, 2024 • 27min

An Update on the Disease Landscape

In this episode of Beyond COVID, our experts share insights into the recent Listeria outbreak and provide updates on the bird-flu.  Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida's College of Medicine, and Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents. Our host, David Lawrence, is the founder of RANE. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.
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Nov 14, 2024 • 7min

Evolution of the Post-Election Violence in Mozambique

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Global Security Analyst Hellen Muzungu provides a political and security outlook for Mozambique in light of recent post-election unrest. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.
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Nov 14, 2024 • 19min

Germany’s Government Collapse

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Europe Analyst Matteo Ilardo discusses who’s going to lead Germany’s next government following the collapse and explains what each scenario will mean for the country going forward.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

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