
RANE Podcast Series
This podcast series offers risk intelligence and analysis from RANE Network. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides business professionals with access to critical insights, analysis, and support, enabling them to better anticipate, monitor, and respond to emerging risks and threats. In the RANE podcast series, risk management experts and thought leaders share best practices for managing business risk, geopolitical risk, physical and cyber security risks, compliance risk, and other key risks and threats that organizations face today. These podcasts empower businesses, governments, and individuals to confidently navigate an increasingly complex international environment. At RANE, we believe shared risks require shared solutions and invite you to listen in.
Latest episodes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nov 7, 2024 • 49min
Energy Security and Geopolitics
In this episode of RANE Insights, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Clay Siegle, an energy industry analyst with specialization in market intelligence, global energy security, and political risk.
Over a 25-year career, Clay has held multiple roles in the public and private sector interpreting market and policy dynamics for executives, investors, governments, and general audiences. Clay serves as a board member at the Houston Committee on Foreign Relations and Chairman of its Finance Committee. Prior to this, he served as Vice President of the US Association for Energy Economics.
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.