

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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Oct 11, 2024 • 52min
Special Episode for the 2024 RANE & NASDAQ Risk Summit: Fireside Chat with Paul Verbinnen
As part of RANE and Nasdaq’s recent risk summit on September 9th, RANE founder and chief collaborative officer David Lawrence is sitting down with a number of industry leaders to discuss major compliance, security, and geopolitical issues that are top of mind for global organizations.
In this special episode, RANE Founder and Chief Collaborative Officer, David Lawrence sits down with Paul Verbinnen, Partner and Co-Chairman of North America at FSG Global.
Paul Verbinnen is a Partner and Co-Chairman of North America at FSG Global. As Co-chair of North America, works with a wide range of clients on complex matters, M&A, crisis and special situations. Assists in developing firm strategy.
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.

Oct 11, 2024 • 43min
The Risk of U.S. Political Unrest Leading Up to Elections
In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Director of Analysis Sam Lichtenstein discusses the outlook for election violence and general political unrest in the United States
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.

Oct 8, 2024 • 10min
The Future of Somalia
Hellen Muzungu, a Global Security Analyst at RANE, dives into Somalia's turbulent security landscape as the AU peacekeeping mission prepares for withdrawal. She discusses al-Shabaab's resilience and the Somali government's struggle for control. The talk explores Egypt's emerging leadership in security operations and Ethiopia's significant influence amidst ongoing challenges. Key themes include the need for effective governance and the potential for economic growth through strategic investments in a fragile region.

Oct 3, 2024 • 46min
U.S.-China Strategic Competition: The Role of Technology
In this episode of the Applied Geopolitics podcast, Rodger Baker speaks with Michael Hochberg on the unique semiconductor production process and its impact on U.S.-China competition.
Michael Hochberg is an experienced semiconductor executive and entrepreneur. He started four companies with an aggregate exit value of over $1 billion and worked for Nokia and Cisco among others. He has built many different kinds of semiconductor chips from prototype through production. He is currently a visiting scholar at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University.
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.

Sep 27, 2024 • 17min
What to Expect from Japan’s Leadership Elections
In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Asia-Pacific Analyst Chase Blazek explains how the outcome of Japan’s leadership elections will affect the country’s foreign policy.
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.

Sep 25, 2024 • 29min
Beyond COVID: The Rise of Mosquito-Borne Diseases
In this episode of Beyond COVID, our experts provide guidance on the rising prevalence of diseases from insects such as mosquitoes and ticks.
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.

Sep 23, 2024 • 49min
RANE Insights: Special Episode for the 2024 RANE & NASDAQ Risk Summit: Fireside Chat with James Brady-Banzet, Partner and Thomas Bednar, Counsel at Cleary Gottlieb
In this insightful discussion, James Brady-Banzet, a partner at Cleary Gottlieb, and Thomas Bednar, counsel at the firm, dive into the intricacies of crisis management for corporations. They highlight the importance of a global crisis management handbook and effective communication during crises. The duo emphasizes how organizations must adapt their cybersecurity strategies and engage proactively with regulators. They explore the evolving threats from AI and the need for comprehensive training and structured responses to safeguard organizational reputation.

Sep 18, 2024 • 12min
An Update on the U.S. Economy
In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Global Economy Analyst Markus Jaeger discusses the state of the U.S. economy and the likely impact of current economic sentiment on the November election.
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.

Sep 17, 2024 • 18min
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst, Ryan Bohl reviews Vision 2030’s evolution and explains what we can expect for Saudi Arabia as 2030 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.

Sep 12, 2024 • 49min
Special Episode for the 2024 RANE & NASDAQ Risk Summit: Fireside Chat with Jared Cohen
Jared Cohen, Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Institute and former CEO of Jigsaw at Alphabet Inc., dives into the intertwining worlds of geopolitics, technology, and corporate governance. He discusses the challenges faced by global companies amidst US-China tensions and the critical need for strategic agility. Cohen shares insights on the complexities of artificial intelligence, its potential risks, and how businesses must proactively navigate the evolving geopolitical landscape. His reflections underscore the importance of resilience and ethical practices in governance.