RANE Podcast Series

Geopolitical shifts leading up to 2025 could be significant, especially with a new U.S. administration. Tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe are evolving amid recent conflicts, raising concerns about European security. Meanwhile, China's economy faces challenges from U.S. trade tensions, affecting global trade dynamics. Additionally, global responsibility trends could reshape strategies in various regions, while efforts to revitalize American manufacturing are gaining attention.

In this episode of RANE Insights, Founder of RANE David Lawrence sits down with Dr. Jessi Gold, MD, MS, a nationally recognized psychiatrist, writer, and speaker to discuss her insights into the field of mental health. Dr. Jessi Gold, MD, MS, is a nationally recognized psychiatrist, writer, and speaker specializing in mental health care for students, faculty, and healthcare professionals. As the inaugural Chief Wellness Officer for the University of Tennessee (UT) System and an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), she brings a unique blend of clinical insight and leadership to her work. 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.

Germany's upcoming election is poised to reshape its political landscape. The discussion highlights economic stagnation, surging energy costs, and the rising far-right. Analysts delve into the CDU's pro-business agenda and immigration reforms in response to changing voter concerns. The dynamics among major parties like AFD, SPD, and the Greens create potential coalition scenarios, raising questions about their impact on migration, climate policy, and economic reforms. The stakes are high as Germany navigates its pivotal moment.

In this episode of Beyond COVID, our experts assess the current threat of norovirus and discuss steps people can take to prevent the spread.  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.

Rémi Dodd, RANE’s Sub-Saharan Africa Analyst, dives into the complexities of the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He discusses the M23 rebel group's controversial capture of Goma and the ongoing fighting despite a declared ceasefire. Dodd highlights the strained relations with Rwanda, emphasizes the stalled peace negotiations, and unpacks the roles of regional players like Burundi and Uganda. He also examines the impact of regional organizations on the situation, revealing the intricate web of military and diplomatic strategies in play.

RANE's Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl and RANE's Eurasia Analyst Matthew Orr explain the likely direction and implications of ongoing U.S.-Russia negotiations. 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.

RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl and RANE’s Eurasia Analyst Matthew Orr explain the likely direction and implications of ongoing U.S.-Russia negotiations. 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.

In this episode of RANE Insights, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Dr. Sarah Church to discuss her practice’s approach to combatting gambling addiction and other related mental health disorders.  Dr. Church is a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in research, program development, and treatment of patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. She is an expert in Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA), Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Therapy, (CRAFT), and Contingency Management. 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.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Asia-Pacific Analyst Chase Blazek discusses South Korea’s political environment leading up to the December declaration of martial law and the subsequent political fallout. 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.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Asia-Pacific Analyst Chase Blazek discusses South Korea’s political environment leading up to the December declaration of martial law and the subsequent political fallout. 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.