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May 2, 2026 • 14min

Key Drivers of the DRC-Rwanda Conflict

In this episode of The Decision Advantage, RANE's Sub-Saharan Africa Analyst Remi Dodd deep dives into the current outlook for the ongoing conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 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 intelligence solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.
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Apr 30, 2026 • 18min

The Iran Conflict: Outlook for Negotiations

In this episode of The Decision Advantage, RANE's Middle East and North Africa Analyst Kristin Ronzi provides an update on the current status of Iran-U.S. negotiations and discusses the key imperatives shaping the direction of the talks.  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 intelligence solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.
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Apr 28, 2026 • 25min

Iran, Russia, and the Future of Cyber Warfare

Hayley Benedict, a RANE cyber intelligence analyst focused on geopolitical cyber threats, digs into Iranian and Russian cyber behavior. She breaks down why Iranian responses have been muted. She explains Russian cyber tools used in Ukraine and how state-linked hacktivism blurs lines. She explores risks to GCC infrastructure and how information operations shape perceptions.
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Apr 13, 2026 • 47min

The Outlook for the Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Landscape

RANE’s Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Risk Outlook focuses on the implications of  President Trump's legal and regulatory priority divergence from his first term and looks at the new resulting organizational risks associated with these changes.  In this episode of The Decision Advantage, RANE's Senior Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Analyst Beth Siegert unpacks key insights from the LRC Outlook and provides a roadmap for professionals to navigate the complex and evolving regulatory landscape.  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. Sign up to receive our complimentary weekly rundown, an email digest that highlights the geopolitical risks and opportunities that will shape the coming week, keeping you up to date on the key developments we're tracking and our most-read analyses. Subscribe to RANE's Weekly Rundown for free today by visiting: https://go.ranenetwork.com/weeklyrundownrane.
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Apr 8, 2026 • 14min

Jihadist Insurgency in the Sahel and West Africa

Hellen Muzungu, a global security analyst focused on West Africa and the Sahel, outlines rising jihadist sophistication and territorial shifts. She discusses active groups in Nigeria and the role of bandits. She examines shifting great power influence, possible U.S. engagement, and prospects for regional counterterrorism cooperation. She assesses persistent insurgency risks and threats to capitals.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 14min

The Impact of the Iran War on the Asia-Pacific Region

Chase Blazek, an Asia-Pacific analyst at RANE, explains how the Iran conflict reshaped regional priorities. He discusses shifts toward naval escorts, summit delays between major powers, and how energy insecurity is pushing Northeast Asian countries to rethink nuclear and resilience strategies.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 16min

Economic Impacts of the War on Iran

In this episode of The Decision Advantage podcast, RANE’s Global Economy Analyst Markus Jaeger breaks down the potential economic fallout from various Iran conflict scenarios. 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. Sign up to receive our complimentary weekly rundown, an email digest that highlights the geopolitical risks and opportunities that will shape the coming week, keeping you up to date on the key developments we're tracking and our most-read analyses. Subscribe to RANE's Weekly Rundown for free today by visiting https://go.ranenetwork.com/weeklyrundownrane.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 24min

What to Expect from Vietnam’s Leadership Election Results

The 14th National Party Congress in Hanoi has just wrapped up, and To Lam has been reaffirmed as General Secretary. As we look toward the mid-March National Assembly elections, the country potentially faces additional political shifts. RANE’s Asia-Pacific Analyst Nate Fischler unpacks the broad national implications as well as the international impact of these changes. 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. Sign up to receive our complimentary weekly rundown, an email digest that highlights the geopolitical risks and opportunities that will shape the coming week, keeping you up to date on the key developments we're tracking and our most-read analyses. Subscribe to RANE's Weekly Rundown for free today by visiting https://go.ranenetwork.com/weeklyrundownrane.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 13min

RANE Red Alert: What to Watch Following the U.S.-Israeli Attacks on Iran

As the situation in Iran rapidly evolved this weekend, RANE’s analyst team provided continuous, actionable intelligence to keep our clients ahead of the curve. Ryan Bohl RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst provides a rundown on  events of this past weekend and what to expect 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. Sign up to receive our complimentary weekly rundown, an email digest that highlights the geopolitical risks and opportunities that will shape the coming week, keeping you up to date on the key developments we’re tracking and our most read analyses.  Subscribe to RANE's Weekly Rundown for free today by visiting: https://go.ranenetwork.com/weeklyrundownrane
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Feb 26, 2026 • 15min

The Outlook for a U.S.-Saudi Civilian Nuclear Agreement

In this episode of The Decision Advantage podcast, RANE's Middle East and North Africa Analyst Kristin Ronzi addresses what a civilian nuclear agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia could look like, reactions to the prospect of allowing uranium enrichment and what a deal could mean for a potential arms race. 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. Sign up to receive our complimentary weekly rundown, an email digest that highlights the geopolitical risks and opportunities that will shape the coming week, keeping you up to date on the key developments we're tracking and our most-read analyses. Subscribe to RANE's Weekly Rundown for free today by visiting https://go.ranenetwork.com/weeklyrundownrane.

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