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In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, we'll talk about the Gulf Arab States stepping up to invest in Egypt as rising food and fuel prices strain the budget and the economy. Ryan Bohl, Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst for RANE, tells Emily Donahue what's behind the price shocks, why Egypt is so vulnerable, and whether other vulnerable states, such as Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, or Yemen, might also benefit? RANE Worldview offers objective geopolitical analysis and intelligence covering the global landscape. Right now, there is a special introductory offer of just $1 for 4 weeks. Subscribe today at Go stratfor.com.

Despite rapidly increasing cases in some U.S. cities, the nation appears to have entered a "slow" COVID period. The lowest since the pandemic began. But our experts warn we have not simultaneously entered a "no caution" period. In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, host David Lawrence speaks to Drs. Bill Lang and Fred Southwick about the best time to get a booster accounting for age and regional differences, as well as offering common-sense tips on how to manage exposures.   About RANE: RANE (Risk Assistance Network + Exchange) is a global risk intelligence company that provides risk and security professionals with access to critical insights, analysis, and support, enabling them to more effectively anticipate, monitor, and respond to emerging risks and threats. RANE clients benefit from improved situational awareness, more efficient access to relevant intelligence and expertise, and better risk management outcomes. Join the millions who are tapping into the collective wisdom of the world’s largest community of risk and business professionals. For more information about RANE, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

France will hold a presidential election on April 10. It is quite possible that no candidate will win more than 50 percent of the vote. A second-round between the two top candidates will take place on April 24. But what does the presidential election in the European Union’s second-largest economy mean for Europe and the rest of the world? Adriano Bosoni, RANE’s director of analysis, explains in this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics Podcast. Subscribe to RANE Worldview for the world's most respected geopolitical analysis and forecasting. Visit: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Sam Lichtenstein, RANE's Director of analysis. He shares details of how RANE's Second Quarter Forecast for 2022 came together, what developments bar close monitoring and some perhaps unintended effects of Russia's incursion into Ukraine. Subscribe to RANE Worldview. As of April 4, 2022, you can get a trial offer of $1 for 4 weeks of the world's leading geopolitical intelligence platform. Visit RANE worldview to sign up. https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview

In today’s podcast, our host and RANE Founder, David Lawrence, speaks to Michael Gershberg, a Partner at Fried Frank, the law firm serving as counsel to many of the world's largest companies, financial institutions, and investment firms. The topic: Western sanctions against Russia and how businesses can navigate them without falling foul of compliance rules. RANE is trusted by more than 400 leading corporations, government agencies, academic institutions and reaching over 1.5M members. Become a member today: ranenetwork.com

In this episode of RANE's Insights on Security podcast with Brian Lynch, Brian learns about Red Ball Drills. His guest is Aric Mutchnick, President of Experior Group Inc., a risk management company and a RANE network expert firm. Mutchnick developed a new type of active shooter/workplace violence training program. The Red Ball Drills® create a unique opportunity to provide a live drill without any chance of traumatic outcome and without creating any fear in participants.  Brian Lynch is the executive director of safety and security at RANE. 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.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, RANE senior global analyst Matthew Bey explains the reasons behind Russia's demand that European imports of Russian natural gas be paid in rubles.  Subscribe to RANE Worldview and stay informed about the geopolitical ramifications of current events. Right now, we have a really great subscription price. Learn about it at stratfor.com.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, we look into how militants in both Afghanistan and Pakistan have responded to the Afghan Taliban's six months in power. Isaia Galace, a global Security Analyst with RANE, discusses what to expect as 2022 progresses. You can find Isaia's work in RANE Worldview, which offers objective geopolitical analysis and intelligence covering the global landscape. Subscribe today at stratfor.com. Right now there’s a historically low subscription price. Visit Stratfor.com for details.

In this podcast dedicated to the larger concepts of geopolitics, host Rodger Baker, Senior Vice President for Strategic analysis at RANE, explores the concept of Philippinedization. His guests are Dr. Chester B. Cabalza, Joshua Bernard B. Espeña, and Don McLain Gill. All three are with the Manila-based think tank  International Development and Security Cooperation (IDSC). Their recent book is called The Rise of Philippinedization: Philippinedization is not Finlandization. The authors describe "Philippinedization" as "the process whereby a weaker state, backed by a powerful country, goes through great lengths in temporarily refraining from opposing a neighboring great power by resorting to economic and diplomatic rapprochements at the strategic level but strengthening its national security infrastructure on the operational level."  Subscribe to RANE worldview. Right now, get 4 weeks for $1. Visit stratfor.com

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue gets an update from Carmen Colosi, RANE's Latin America analyst. High commodity prices are a side effect of the Russia Ukraine war. That's having ripple effects on fertilizer prices, and that's got our analyst on alert for both upsides and downsides for Latin America's agriculture sector. Some of those include more exports, others include high prices. You can find Carmen Coliosi's analysis in RANE Worldview, which offers objective geopolitical analysis and intelligence covering the global landscape. Subscribe today at stratfor.com. Right now there’s a historically low subscription price.