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In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, we offer a special cyber briefing from RANE, the Risk Assistance Network and Exchange.  The threat of a cyberattack looms large in both corporate minds and those of governments around the world. For instance, as the standoff at Ukraine’s border continues, RANE has shared analysis with our clients and subscribers about the potential for Russian-driven cyber attacks as a destabilization tactic. An attack that devastates infrastructure or wipes out records is no longer the stuff of science fiction, says RANE’s Senior Global analyst, Matthew Bey. You can learn more about RANE’s cyber risk solutions at info@ranenetwork.com. Make sure to subscribe to our daily cyber brief, for improved situational awareness of emerging cyber threats. Go to ranenetwork.com to sign up today.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, host and RANE Founder David Lawrence gets caught up on the extent of long-haul covid cases, the pros and cons of vaccines for little children, and the state of the Omicron infection in the U.S. Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease expert at the University of Florida College of Medicine. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. We offer custom risk monitoring, including tools to efficiently screen and analyze emerging risks for your business. Sign up today! Visit ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Clara Brackbill walks us through what’s happening in West Africa. She is a Sub-Saharan Africa analyst with RANE. The president of Guinea-Bissau remains president, after a failed coup attempt on February 1.  Just a week earlier, the military of Burkina Faso outed its elected government. In Chad, the military took over last year and the same happened to Mali in 2020. Is democracy in Africa under attack?  Subscribe Today. Be Informed for Tomorrow. $1 for 4 weeks Then our regular rate of $99/year. Visit: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview

In this episode of RANE'sEssential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue gets an update on the border dispute between India and China from RANE South Asia analyst, Ekta Raghuwanshi. The disputed border between India and China is unlikely to result in a violent conflict, but the stalemate could hasten regional militarization, raising the perception of a potential security threat. The Ladakh region has been the subject of ongoing talks since 2020. RANE Worldview provides complete coverage of global issues and security situations so that wherever you land, you are prepared for what’s next. RANE's global team is tracking and forecasting global political, economic, security and business trends to help you navigate an increasingly complex world. Subscribe today: $1 for 4 weeks. https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview 

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast series, RANE founder David Lawrence delves into the concept of environmental, social, and governance for boards and investors. Amid a global pandemic, increased awareness of climate risk, and new attention to social injustice, corporate responsibility is especially relevant for investors and for boards. Lawrence speaks to Chantal Wessels, who is head of Global Financial Reporting and Corporate ESG at Nasdaq, about the challenges and promise of purposeful ESG. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. We offer custom risk monitoring, including tools to efficiently screen and analyze emerging risks. Find out how RANE can help your organization manage risk. Visit ranenetwork.com

In this episode of the RANE insights on COVID-19 podcast, host and RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Dr. Fred Southwick, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine, and Dr. Bill Lang, n expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. about the latest on Omicron. Plus: how to get more accurate results on home test kits and which symptoms separate Omicron from the common cold or flu. 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! Sign up here: https://www.ranenetwork.com/ 

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, The talk turns to recent Houthi attacks against Abu Dhabi. Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE, Ryan Bohl, says the attacks could provoke a cycle that undermines the United Arab Emirates’ reputation as a peaceful business hub and, if they continue, jeopardize Iran nuclear talks or relations between the United Arab Emirates and Iran. Stay on point with geopolitical events and analysis of the Middle East. Subscribe to RANE Worldview today! Right now we’re offering a special price for subscriptions: 1 $ dollar for 4 weeks. Click here to subscribe: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with RANE global security analyst, Charles Thorson. Uganda's recent suspected use of spyware to target U.S. diplomats highlights a recent trend of small and medium states expanding their SIGINT capabilities and using them more aggressively, moving away from purely domestic spying toward international espionage against large states, and portends a heightened cyber-surveillance threat to private organizations.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, Host David Lawrence speaks with Drs. Fred Southwick and Bill Lang about newly released data on the Omicron surge, boosters, and why vigilance is still the best practice. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. 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 and get the daily coronavirus brief delivered! Visit: https://www.ranenetwork.com/

In today's episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, we look at Uruguay.  The country is negotiating with China over a potential trade deal. Uruguay is already a member of the South American trade block known as MERCOSUR. RANE Latin Ameria analyst, Carmen Colosi looks into Uruguay's push to unilaterally negotiate free trade agreements outside of Mercosur and why it matters.  The fallout from Uruguay’s trade negotiation with China is likely to be a notable driver of Latin American geopolitics in 2023. You can follow developments and learn not just why they matter, but what happens next with RANE Worldview. RANE offers two options for subscribing: You can get a basic subscription here. Or you can sign up for RANE’s geopolitical intelligence solution for security professionals. With interactive graphics, RANE’s exclusive global risk monitor, updated key forecast questions, and global threat monitoring, security professionals rely on RANE Worldview. Sign up for a trial at ranenetwork.com. I’m ED thanks for listening. Geopolitics matter. Follow RANE's geopolitics analysis and updates on our social media feeds. Find out more at ranenetwork.com