RANE Podcast Series
RANE Network
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.
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Feb 4, 2025 • 15min
Key Events in South Korean Politics PART II
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.
Feb 4, 2025 • 16min
Key Events in South Korean Politics PART I
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.
Jan 29, 2025 • 53min
The United States of Addiction Part V
Dr. Mark Gold, a world-renowned addiction expert with over 1,000 publications, shares profound insights on the evolving landscape of addiction. He discusses the shift from opioids to stimulants, influenced by societal pressures and workplace demands. The contrasting effects of psychedelics and psychostimulants are also examined, revealing their therapeutic potential and risks. Gold highlights the geopolitical connections of Captagon production and underscores the need for clear communication in addiction treatment policies to enhance public awareness and outcomes.
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Jan 24, 2025 • 12min
Syria after Assad
The podcast delves into the stunning collapse of the Syrian government following a rebel offensive, examining the rapid changes in the power dynamics. It highlights the severe economic turmoil faced by the Syrian populace, including unpaid wages and food shortages, that fueled the rebellion. The discussion navigates the chaotic political transition, exploring fears of renewed violence and the complexities of forming a stable government. Finally, it envisions a potential future under an Islamist-controlled regime, while analyzing regional influences and prospects for peace.
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.
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.
