
RANE Podcast Series
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.
Latest episodes

6 snips
Jun 8, 2024 • 45min
The Outlook for Short-term China-Taiwan Relations
Chase Blazek, RANE's Asia-Pacific Analyst, discusses Taiwan's new leadership and its impact on relations with China. They cover President Lai's moderation, China's military provocations, global concerns of invasion, US strategic interests, and risks of economic disruptions in East Asia.

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
In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Director of Analysis Sam Lichtenstein provides an overview of recent Russian-linked sabotage incidents in Europe and discusses likely scenarios for the evolution of this campaign.
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 23, 2024 • 13min
What to Know about the Future of Turkey-Iraq Relations
In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Middle East and North Africa Analyst Kristin Ronzi discusses the long-term global implications of recent developments between Turkey and Iraq.
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 22, 2024 • 12min
The U.S.’ Tariff Strategy Against China
Guest Matthew Bey discusses the U.S.'s tariff strategy against China, including plans to hike tariffs on various goods. Topics include Biden's imposition of tariffs on electric vehicles, solar cells, batteries, and metals, and how this impacts green energy technology and US-China relations post-election.

May 16, 2024 • 12min
Political Instability in Vietnam
Asia-Pacific Analyst Nate Fischler discusses political instability in Vietnam due to recent leader resignations. Topics include the country's government structure, upcoming leadership turnover, anti-corruption efforts, and impact on foreign investment.

May 9, 2024 • 29min
The Future of Israeli-Iranian Relations
Ryan Bohl, Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst, discusses the complex history and future of Israeli-Iranian relations. Topics include covert operations, de-escalation tactics, political changes in Israel affecting relations, and potential global implications of escalations between Iran and Israel.

May 2, 2024 • 10min
Election-Related Cyber Threats in the U.S.
In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Cyber Threat Analyst Ali Plucinski discusses the heightened risk of cybersecurity threats in anticipation of the 2024 U.S. presidential elections.
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.

Apr 30, 2024 • 16min
What the U.S. and Japan’s Continued Cooperation means for China
In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Asia Pacific Analyst Chase Blazek speaks about the implications of the recent meeting between President Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumo Kishida.
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.
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.