

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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Jun 22, 2024 • 23min
Interpreting EU Parliament Election Results
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.

Jun 22, 2024 • 23min
Essential Geopolitics: Interpreting EU Parliament Election Results
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.

Jun 18, 2024 • 13min
Growing Cyber Concerns Ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics
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.

Jun 8, 2024 • 45min
The Outlook for Short-term China-Taiwan Relations
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.

Jun 7, 2024 • 43min
How Organizations Can Survive and Thrive in the Digital Era
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.

Jun 6, 2024 • 24min
Addressing Problems in the U.S. Healthcare System PART II
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.

Jun 1, 2024 • 19min
Global Implications of Russia’s Sabotage Campaign
Exploring recent surge in Russian-linked sabotage incidents in Europe, discussing tactics, targets, and potential escalations. Analysis of Ukraine conflict, espionage tactics, and business risks posed by Russian activities. Highlighting challenges faced by European officials in responding to these security threats.

May 23, 2024 • 13min
What to Know about the Future of Turkey-Iraq Relations
Kristin Ronzi, RANE's Middle East and North Africa Analyst, discusses the future of Turkey-Iraq relations. Topics include water rights disputes, economic collaboration, PKK's status, security concerns, military options, and corporate repercussions, with a focus on potential conflict scenarios, economic risks, and US influence.

May 22, 2024 • 12min
The U.S.’ Tariff Strategy Against China
In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE Senior Analyst Matthew Bey addresses the U.S.’ recently announced plans to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment.
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.

May 16, 2024 • 12min
Political Instability in Vietnam
In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, Asia-Pacific Analyst Nate Fischler talks about political instability in Vietnam following the third forced resignation of a leader in a little over a year.
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.