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As human society continues to develop, we have increased the risk of large-scale disasters. From health care to infrastructure to national security, systems designed to keep us safe have also heightened the potential for catastrophe. The constant pressure of climate change, geopolitical conflict, and our tendency to ignore what is hard to grasp exacerbates potential dangers. How can we prepare for and prevent the twenty-first-century disasters on the horizon? In this podcast, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Jeff Schlegelmilch, director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University’s Earth Institute and author of Rethinking Readiness: a Brief Guide to Twenty-First-Century Megadisasters. Rethinking Readiness offers an expert introduction to human-made threats and vulnerabilities, with a focus on opportunities to reimagine how we approach disaster preparedness. Jeff Schlegelmilch identifies and explores the most critical threats facing the world today, detailing the dangers of pandemics, climate change, infrastructure collapse, cyberattacks, and nuclear conflict. Drawing on the latest research from leading experts, he provides an accessible overview of the causes and potential effects of these looming megadisasters and highlights the potential for building resilient, adaptable, and sustainable systems so that we can be better prepared to respond to and recover from future crises. Join the millions of members who are tapping into the collective wisdom of the world's largest community of risk professionals at RANE. Every RANE member benefits from the contributions and insights of other members – this "network effect" is a powerful force multiplier to augment your internal resources and extend your personal contacts.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Michael Monderer, RANE's Senior analyst for Global Economics tells Emily Donahue that China - the second largest economy in the world - is battling a number of economic challenges, even as tensions with the United States escalate. RANE podcast listeners can read all of Michael Monderer's analysis of fiscal and monetary policies for RANE Worldview, the leading geopolitical intelligence publication, with a subscription. Follow this link to subscribe today: https://www.ranenetwork.com/worldview-subscribe. 

In this episode of the RANE Insights series, a look at recently revised  U.S. Department of Justice “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs” guidance.  By asking questions in three key areas, prosecutors try to understand the reasons for how the compliance program was set up and how the program has evolved over time: 1) Is the corporation’s compliance program well designed? 2) Is the program adequately resourced and empowered to function effectively? 3) Does the corporation’s compliance program work in practice? The revised guidance can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/criminal-fraud/page/file/937501/download RANE has a number of experts in our network who can help assess your compliance program in light of the most recent changes.

In this episode of the RANE Insights series, a look at recently revised U.S. Department of Justice “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs” guidance. By asking questions in three key areas, prosecutors try to understand the reasons for how the compliance program was set up and how the program has evolved over time: 1) Is the corporation’s compliance program well designed? 2) Is the program adequately resourced and empowered to function effectively? 3) Does the corporation’s compliance program work in practice? The revised guidance can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/criminal-fraud/page/file/937501/download  RANE has a number of experts in our network who can help assess your compliance program in light of the most recent changes.

In this episode of the RANE Insights series, a look at recently revised U.S. Department of Justice “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs” guidance. By asking questions in three key areas, prosecutors try to understand the reasons for how the compliance program was set up and how the program has evolved over time: 1) Is the corporation’s compliance program well designed? 2) Is the program adequately resourced and empowered to function effectively? 3) Does the corporation’s compliance program work in practice? The revised guidance can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/criminal-fraud/page/file/937501/download RANE has a number of experts in our network who can help assess your compliance program in light of the most recent changes.

In this edition of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks to Ryan Bohl about the complications Saudi Arabia is facing - from low oil prices to new austerity measures to COVID-19. Get access to the premier geopolitical intelligence publication, RANE Worldview. Now available at https://www.ranenetwork.com/worldview-subscribe. 

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Sim Tack, Global analyst for RANE. Sim has been tracking China’s military buildup along its border with India and has produced a proprietary map in an article for RANE Worldview. Following years of gradual infrastructure development, including military infrastructure, by both China and India, China has now closed the gap that existed between the two sides along most locations on the border. For full details of what's happening, subscribe to RANE Worldview now at https://www.ranenetwork.com/worldview-subscribe. 

In this podcast episode from the RANE Insight series, RANE”S Executive Director, of Expert Relations, Matt Boccia, speaks with Brian W. Lynch, a former FBI and Vanguard executive with leadership experience in security, risk, law enforcement, and anti-terrorism, and RANE’s new Executive Director of Safety and Security. They focus on key safety and security challenges facing organizations with a focus on the next 6-months: 1) Structural impacts of COVID such as potential continued work from home, eventual resumption of work travel and how all of that can be managed safely;  2) Employee health including mental health, physical health, and how organizations can look after their most important assets; 3) Workplace/employee safety which is continued need to be mindful of workplace violence and other workplace safety issues while assessing and understanding how these risks can evolve in the new COVID-adjusted environment.

In this podcast episode from the RANE Insight series, RANE's Executive Director, of Expert Relations, Matt Boccia, speaks with Brian W. Lynch, a former FBI and Vanguard executive with leadership experience in security, risk, law enforcement, and anti-terrorism, and RANE’s new Executive Director of Safety and Security. They focus on key safety and security challenges facing organizations with a focus on the next 6-months: 1) Structural impacts of COVID such as potential continued work from home, eventual resumption of work travel and how all of that can be managed safely; 2) Employee health including mental health, physical health, and how organizations can look after their most important assets; 3) Workplace/employee safety which is continued need to be mindful of workplace violence and other workplace safety issues while assessing and understanding how these risks can evolve in the new COVID-adjusted environment.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, the conversation is about social unrest in Latin America. Prior to being locked down, several countries in Latin America had experienced social and political unrest related to security, social programs and employment. Cesar Martinez, a Latin American analyst for RANE Worldview, reveals why he forecasts renewed unrest should things begin to reopen without change. Subscribers to RANE Worldview can read all our analysis on Latin America, COVID-19, global geopolitics, and more! Follow the attached link to get your subscription started now! https://www.ranenetwork.com/worldview-subscribe.