RANE Podcast Series

In this episode of the Applied Geopolitics podcast, Rodger Baker speaks with Matt Gertken about the importance of leveraging geopolitical analysis to contextualize elections. Matt is BCA Research’s Chief Strategist, Geopolitical Strategy and US Political Strategy. He oversees the firm’s coverage of market-relevant policy developments across the world. He has 18 years’ experience in the field and appears frequently in global news media. Prior to joining BCA in 2015, Matt worked as a Senior Analyst at STRATFOR (Strategic Forecasting) and in a range of academic and publishing roles. Matt holds an MPhil from the University of Cambridge and a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin. 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 South Asia Analyst, Misha Iqbal, discusses India's post-election government, highlighting the unexpected election results and the impact on policy priorities. The podcast also explores the influence of opposition parties, potential ideological shifts, and implications for companies, including continuity in economic policies and incentives for foreign firms.

Exploring the historical roots of Israel and Hezbollah conflict, dynamics of Hezbollah-Israel relationship, challenges in maintaining deterrence, complexities of conflict dynamics, potential scenarios of external sponsors influencing the conflict.

Dr. Mark Gold discusses addiction and enterprise risk, sharing insights on neuroscience, addiction treatment, and the evolution of drug epidemics. The conversation explores the impact of addiction on individuals, the complexities of law enforcement involvement, and the urgent need to address addiction as a public health crisis in the U.S.

Exploring the outcomes of the recent EU parliament elections, analyzing the balance of power between right-wing and centrist parties, discussing potential political impact on member states like France, Germany, and Italy. Delving into rise of right-wing party in Italy coalition, consequences on government, dynamics between Berlusconi and Salvini's parties, effects of party participating in European Parliament, and ensuing political instability in Italy.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Europe Analyst Matteo Ilardo explains the likely implications of parliament elections on the EU’s priorities 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.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Cyber Analyst, Ali Plucinski explains the cyber risks Paris is facing as the 2024 Paris summer olympics approaches. 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 explains what Taiwan’s new leadership means for the future of the country’s relationship with China.  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 Co-Founder David Lawrence speaks with Sunand Menon about his experience conducting digital transformation and leadership research and his insights into the evolving business landscape in light of the rapid growth of AI.  Sunand is the founder of Digital Transformation and AI Enablement Advisory New Media Insight, LLC and has over 20 years of experience creating and transforming digital, analytics and AI-enabled businesses. He is a C-Suite executive, board director and advisor with expertise in digital transformation, growth strategy and execution, and innovation.  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.

This episode is a follow up to a conversation RANE Founder David Lawrence had with Dr. Fred Southwick a few episodes back about his new book Playing with Bees, in which he provides both a patient and physician frontline perspective on the many flaws in the U.S. healthcare system and creates a blueprint for change. Dr. Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida's College of Medicine. 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.