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In today’s podcast, RANE’s Executive Director of Safety and Security, Brian W. Lynch, speaks to Rod Koyne, Managing Director of Opcentrics, a U.S.-based firm specializing in security operations, protection services, risk assessment, event management, and training programs. They discuss how to protect businesses, assets, and people in an increasingly complex and dangerous world. Brian talks through with Rod his firm's guide to help organizations navigate through their risks, utilizing the Opcentrics’ “Ten Commandments,” as a reference to achieving success. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. As RANE's Executive Director for Safety and Security, Brian W. Lynch offers clients world-class expertise in areas that include security, crisis management, active shooter training and mitigation, and threat intelligence and management strategies. RANE also offers custom risk monitoring, including tools to efficiently screen and analyze emerging risks for your organization. Let RANE help you successfully identify and mitigate threats. Visit ranenetwork.com

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Matthew Orr, RANE's Eurasia analyst about the latest on Ukraine. The world is watching a standoff between the West and Russia over Ukraine. And it's wondering if Russia will undertake military action against Ukraine. The risks are great, and the danger is real. But why is Russia threatening a conflict with Ukraine now? Whether you’re in Europe and watching developments in Ukraine or another country monitoring the latest COVID news, RANE Worldview is there. We forecast how the news today will become the geopolitical drivers of tomorrow. And our work is on display at RANE Worldview. We want you to sign up. So we’re offering a special rate - find out more here and sign up today!

Large-scale Russian troop deployments along the Ukrainian border have markets concerned about the potential for a near-term incursion, possibly accelerated by last week's cyber operations targeting Ukrainian government infrastructure. RANE Executive Director Business Development Ted Obenchain speaks with the company's senior Eurasia specialist, Matt Orr, to explore the potential for a Russian offensive, possible alternatives to war, and what might come next from the geopolitical standoff.

In this episode of RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks to Michael Monderer, RANE’s senior analyst for global economics about inflation. If you live in the United States you probably noted several trends during the latter part of 2021. (Not just Covid). But the empty shelves, the ongoing supply chain mess that’s slowing manufacturing and sales. The fact that when you can find something, the price is likely higher than you expected or the sticker shock when you have to fill up the gas tank or buy weekly groceries. Monderer explains what's behind rising inflation in the U.S. and how long it could last. Sign up for a special subscription offer to RANE Worldview: Get the 2022 annual global forecast and access to RANE Worldview for $1 for 4 weeks! https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview

In this week’s podcast, the Omicron peak may be subsiding, the Supreme Court on an employer mask mandate, and why misinformation about the safety and efficacy of vaccines continues. RANE founder David Lawrence speaks with Dr. Fred Southwick, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine, and Bill Lang, an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics for our weekly coronavirus update. -- Individuals and organizations 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. You can sign up for our coronavirus solution to get critical information on the ongoing disruptions caused by COVID-19 delivered daily. Visit us at ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks to Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst, Emily Hawthorne about Turkey. To the casual observer, Turkey may best be known for its history - it was the seat of the Ottoman Empire and is home to Mt. Ararat - the architecture of its capital Istanbul, and the landmark Hagia Sophia. It’s also famous for its culture, carpets, bazaars, and food. These days, however, Turkey is also notable for its volatile economy. Both the East and the West are watching. Subscribe today to RANE Worldview and get an unbiased analysis of global events, as well as in-depth quarterly, yearly, and decade forecasts.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst, Emily Hawthorne, discusses that institutional reforms in 2022 will increase political and economic instability in Tunisia, which by many nations, especially those in the West, had been viewed as the poster child for transitioning from autocracy to democracy. In this article from RANE Worldview, we state, "Other Arab governments transitioning from autocracies will be closely monitoring Tunisia’s reform push over the next year to gauge what kind of political change is realistic in their own countries." Subscribe today to RANE Worldview and stay ahead of the news. 

In today's episode of the RANE Insights on COVID 19 podcast, host and RANE Founder, David Lawrence speaks to Dr. Bill Lang an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, and Dr. Fred Southwick, at the University of Florida College of Medicine, about the omicron surge. How big is, how to live with it and how long it might last.  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/

Every January, RANE delivers accurate and timely forecasts for our clients on what to expect in the coming year. This year, RANE has identified several overarching themes that will define the security landscape in 2022.  Sam Lichtenstein, director RANE’s global security analysts, explains how the forecast is compiled and what the major security risks for businesses and individuals are in 2022.  Individuals and organizations 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. Are you a Business? Learn more about how RANE is helping clients navigate 2022 at https://www.ranenetwork.com

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Security analyst Blake Laytham discusses Colombia's low-level but persistent conflict against insurgent groups. This will continue in 2022, threatening occasional attacks in urban areas, ongoing attacks against energy infrastructure like pipelines, and ensuring persistent instability in rural areas, particularly the northeast of the country where insurgents take advantage of a haven across the border in Venezuela. Subscribe to Worldview to read the entire 2022 geopolitical forecast.  https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview