RANE Podcast Series

As the war in Ukraine grinds on, Europe and the West, despite instituting severe sanctions, are looking with a wary eye toward Russia and its long-term goals. In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Finland and Sweden have officially applied to join NATO. But, that would require approval from all 30 member countries. And there’s one hold out. Emily Hawthorne, Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst with RANE, discusses Turkey's reasoning and how long NATO will toe the line. You can read some of her work in RANE Worldview. But you need a subscription. RANE is offering 4 weeks of content for just $1. Get the details and subscribe today at raneworldview.com.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Ryan Bohl (in for host Emily Donahue) gets a threat briefing from RANE analyst, Charles Thorson. They discuss a recent attack in Egypt. Thorson says, Islamic State militants reportedly attacked a checkpoint in the northeastern region of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, Qantara. The attack killed 11 Egyptian soldiers and shows that Wilayat Sinai retains some militant capabilities and may launch a renewed terrorism campaign in the event of a crackdown. Subscribe today and expect the news, rather than follow it. RANE Worldview: https://raneworldview.com. 

In this podcast, RANE Eurasia analyst Ryan Bohl speaks with Sam Lichtenstein, RANE director of analysis, about Costa Rica’s President, Rodrigo Chaves Robles, declaring a national emergency after a ransomware attack. They will discuss what exactly has been going on, what this could mean for other government agencies, and what related over the horizon risks organizations should be considering. Subscribe today and get 4 weeks for just $1. Sign up at https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview 

In this podcast, RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with cybersecurity expert Kevin Zerrusen about “deepfakes,” which use AI algorithms to generate realistic synthetic audio, images and video -- usually with the purpose of misleading audiences. Zerrusen discusses the potential danger the emerging technology poses in the war against disinformation by making it harder for humans to decipher what’s real and what’s fake in the online world. Become a member of the largest community of risk professionals today! Visit ranenetwork.com and check out our many risk mitigation offerings. 

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, South Asia analyst, Ekta Raghuwanshi discusses why and how India is maintaining a neutral stance as the West and Russia draw lines over the war in Ukraine. You can read our full catalog of forecasting and analysis on India and Russia's war in Ukraine at RANE Worldview. Subscribe today and get 4 weeks for just $1. Sign up at https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview. 

Welcome to the RANE Insights on COVID 19 podcast. In today’s episode, RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Dr. Fred Southwick, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine, and Dr. Bill Lang an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. The Latest COVID-19 news includes details about vaccine developments, travel safety, and why the surge in South Africa beares watching in the United States. Stay ahead of risks that could impact your business. become a RANE member today and get teh RiskBook delivered daily. https://www.ranenetwork.com/

As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, military analysts are questioning both the efficacy of the Kremlin’s military strategy and the state of its forces. But would a failure of either deter Putin’s plans for Ukraine? In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Eurasia analyst, Matthew Orr discusses what plans Russia might have for the War in Eastern Ukraine. Subscribe Today. Be Informed for Tomorrow. Join today for our special offer of $1 for 4 weeks. https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview

This episode of RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast is about RANE's exclusive 2-part series on Russia’s spy network in Europe. Sam Lichtenstein wrote it for RANE Worldview. He is the Director of Analysis at RANE. In his column on geopolitics, he wrote that "amid the intense global media coverage of the military conflict in Ukraine, another battle is being waged largely in the shadows: Russia's spy network across Europe is being decimated. RANE Worldview is unlike any other publication today, offering content based on actual facts and standing out in a media landscape littered with alternative facts. Our content is objective and forecasts global political, economic, and security developments days, months, and even years before they’re covered. Worldview helps professionals expect the news, rather than follow it. Subscribe today for just $! for 4 weeks. https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview.

In this episode of the RANE podcast series, On Security with Brian Lynch, Brian Lynch discusses business resiliency using communications, emergency preparedness, and response. His guest is Terri Mock, Chief Strategy Officer at RAVE Mobile Safety, a critical communication and collaboration platform. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. Become a member of the largest community of risk professionals today! Visit ranenetwork.com and check out our many risk mitigation offerings.

Let’s talk about Shanghai. Or, rather, let’s talk about China’s zero-covid policy and why it’s not working. This is the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE. We're sure you’ve read some coverage over the past few weeks about the ongoing lockdown in Shanghai, the most populous city in China. Chase Blazek is an Asia Pacific Analyst with RANE, and he talks about the geopolitical implications. Subscribe Today. Be Informed for Tomorrow. Get RANE Worldview for our special offer of $1 for 4 weeks. Visit https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview.