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Lebanon held elections on May 15. Voters sent some new faces to the government. The results also undermined the Hezbollah-led parliamentary coalition that's held power since 2018. The country has been experiencing a long-running economic crisis and political paralysis. Will these elections shake up Lebanon's political system? Ryan Bohl, senior Middle East and North Africa analyst with RANE, offers guidance.  You want to know more than “what just happened”. RANE Worldview provides the “what happens next.” Stay ahead of the news, and your competition. Subscribe today: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview. 

On May 25, 2022, both Japan and South Korea reported that North Korea had launched an ICBM and two other missiles. This follows an ICBM test in March. And at least 22 other missile launches in 2022 so far. Scott Kardas, Asia Pacific analyst for RANE, offers context of these developments. RANE For Serious People Who Seek Intelligence Over News. Subscribe today: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview.

In this Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Global Security analyst Charles Thorson discusses how the Russia-Ukraine war has affected Iraq and the short-term outlook for Iraq being able to deal with food insecurity. RANE Worldview is For Serious People Who Seek Intelligence Over News. Subscribe today for just $1 for 4 weeks. https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, our experts discuss the continued mutations of the SARS Cov-2 virus. And Dr. Fred Southwick, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine, and Dr. Bill Lang discuss reports of a monkeypox outbreak first detected in the U.K. that has spread to several countries, including the U.S. and Canada. What to know about the disease and whether it could bring another pandemic. SEPARATE THE SIGNAL FROM THE NOISE With a Daily or Weekly Risk Intelligence Brief from RANE. Ongoing risk monitoring saves time and effort with a more efficient process for information screening. https://www.ranenetwork.com/

Amid the lengthening war in Ukraine, devastating and repeated mass shootings in the U.S., global climate change, civil unrest, and a lingering pandemic, it might be hard to envision a world without disaster. Maybe that should not be the goal. In today's RANE Insights podcast, our host and RANE founder, David Lawrence, gets a disaster management briefing. Well, sort of. In fact, he discusses the "disaster cycle", its speed and repetition, and how to prepare with author, teacher, and crisis response expert, Juliette Kayyem. Her new book, The Devil Never Sleeps: Learning to Live in an Age of Disasters lays the groundwork for a new approach to dealing with disasters. RANE offers risk intelligence solutions to more than 400 leading corporations, government agencies, and academic institutions. They turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. Learn about us, at ranenetwork.com.

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.