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RANE Network
This RANE Network podcast series offers risk intelligence and analysis from industry-leading risk experts. 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.
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Mar 24, 2022 • 43min
RANE Insights: Navigating Russia Sanctions
In this podcast episode we speak with 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. This series focuses on legal, regulatory, and compliance risks, with expert guidance on topics from antitrust and competition to managing the changing global regulatory environment both within and outside of the United States.
In today’s podcast, our host and RANE Founder, David Lawrence and Michael Gershbergfocus on International Trade and Investment. The topic: Western sanctions against Russia and how to navigate them.

Mar 22, 2022 • 27min
RANE Insights on COVID-19: Another Variant Emergence, Should We Be Concerned?
In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, host and RANE Founder, David Lawrence speaks to Drs. Southwick and Lang about a contagious new sub-variant, when to get a booster, and the best time for pregnant women who aren't immunized to get a shot. 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.

Mar 16, 2022 • 8min
The Ongoing Impact of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine on Southeast Asia
RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst, Ryan Bohl speaks with Scott Kardas about the ongoing impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Southeast Asia.
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Mar 16, 2022 • 10min
The Ongoing Impact of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine on Sub-Saharan Africa
RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst, Ryan Bohl, speaks with RANE's Sub-Saharan Africa Analyst, Clara Brackbill about the impact of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine on Subsaharan Africa.

Mar 15, 2022 • 6min
Essential Geopolitics: What Was Behind the Israeli Prime Minister’s Visit to Moscow?
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett visited Moscow recently, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst, Ryan Bohl tells to Emily Donahue about what happened during the visit and why it matters. Subscribe to Worldview today so you can be informed for tomorrow. https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview

Mar 10, 2022 • 9min
Essential Geopolitics: Takeaways from China’s 2022 Two Sessions
In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Asia Pacific analyst Chase Blazek offers guidance on the 2022 Two Sessions in China. The National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference meeting in Beijing is China's largest annual political gathering. Subscribe to RANE Worldview. Right now, we have a special subscription offer. Visit https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview for details.

Mar 8, 2022 • 6min
Essential Geopolitics: Latin American Countries on Russia’s Ukraine Invasion
In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Latin Ameria researcher, Sydney Casey shares details on where Latin American countries fall in teh battle between Russia and the West over Ukraine. RANE Worldview offers objective geopolitical analysis and intelligence covering the global landscape. Subscribe today at https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview

Mar 4, 2022 • 28min
RANE Insights on COVID-19: Masks Are Off, But Should Vigilance Stay On?
In this episode of RANE's podcast on COVID-19, Host and RANE Founder, David Lawrence speaks to Drs. Bill Lang and Fred Southwick about the lifting of mask mandates and why caution should NOT be thrown to the wind. Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. Dr Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Become a RANE member today and stay ahead of Risks that could impact your organization. Sign up here: https://www.ranenetwork.com/

Mar 2, 2022 • 8min
Essential Geopolitics: Where Turkey Stands on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks to Ryan Bohl, Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE. As Russia’s war in Ukraine intensifies, and Western countries stand firm on punishing sanctions, one country has found itself caught in the middle. That country is Turkey, which is is geographically significant in the current standoff between Russia and NATO. It also has significant economic and diplomatic concerns to juggle as the crisis continues. Subscribe to RANE Worldview for in-depth and objective geopolitical analysis of world events. Right now, you can subscribe for a historically low price. Go here to subscribe: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview

Mar 1, 2022 • 6min
Essential Geopolitics: A Thwarted IS Attack Puts Lebanon on Alert
In Late February, Lebanese security forces say they disrupted three planned attacks linked to the Islamic State (IS) terror group. The targets were Shiite religious sites in the southern suburbs of Beirut. In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics Podcast, RANE security analyst, Charles Thorson speaks with Emily Donahue about the effect this plot could have on Lebanese security forces. Subscribe to RANE Worldview today to be informed for tomorrow. Just $1 for 4 weeks. Go to: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview


