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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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Nov 2, 2021 • 8min
Essential Geopolitics: India, Sri Lanka and China
In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, we’re turning our eye to South Asia, and the relationship between India and its neighbor, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is one of India's major development partners. But the relationship has recently been complicated by Sri Lanka's dealings with China. Ekta Raghuwanshi is a Stratfor South Asia analyst at RANE. She has details.
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Oct 29, 2021 • 34min
RANE Insights on COVID-19: Vaccines for Kids Bring Peace of Mind
In this episode of RANE's weekly podcast on COVID-19, RANE founder and host David Lawrence speaks with Dr. Fred Southwick, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine, and Dr. Bill Lang, an expert in health aspects of contingency planning and response to critical incidents. Their conversation covers newly approved vaccines for children, talking with pediatricians about what's best for each child and how schools, sports, and other gatherings will be much safer among the vaccinated.
Oct 28, 2021 • 9min
Essential Geopolitics: Will Gazprom Benefit from Europe’s Energy Crisis?
In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast powered by Stratfor, Europe is facing an energy crisis. As we have discussed previously on this podcast, the price of natural gas there is at an all-time high. Winter is approaching, and that brings with it an increased demand for fossil fuels like coal and oil. Meanwhile, Russia could come to Europe’s aid. But will it? That’s a question Emily Donahue asks of Stratfor Eurasia analyst at RANE, Matthew Orr. Follow RANE & Stratfor on Twitter.
Oct 26, 2021 • 8min
Essential Geopolitics: What’s on the Table for COP26?
The United Nations Climate Change Conference - known as COP26 - will be held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 12 in Glasgow. The pandemic prevented the gathering in 2020. As the date comes closer, more nations are revealing their plans for future energy use, many of which are in stark contrast to science. In this podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Matthew Bey, Stratfor Senior Global analyst at RANE, about the challenges and roadblocks that negotiators will be dealing with.
You can prepare in advance for the UN Climate Change Conference. Check out RANE's Global Composite Risk Index and see which countries face the greatest challenges for climate risk. You'll find analysis, graphics, and interactive databases. Find out more about what’s at stake at ranenetwork.com.
Oct 25, 2021 • 31min
RANE Insights on Security with Brian Lynch: Doing Business in India
Businesses looking to expand their markets and their manufacturing base in other countries might consider India as an option. India has a large and educated middle class, an open market economy, and a huge workforce. But it is also one of the most populous and diverse countries in the world, with ancient social customs and thousands of languages.
In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, RANE’s Director of Safety and Security, Brian Lynch, speaks to Varun Kareparambil, CEO of Grid 91, a risk management company in Mumbai, India. 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. Stay on top of risks to your business with RANE. Click here to learn more.
Oct 22, 2021 • 26min
RANE Insights on COVID-19: A Solid Cocktail of Booster Shots
In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, Host and RANE Founder, David Lawrence speaks to Drs. Fred Southwicj=k and Bill Lang about boosters, risks of indoor sports like basketball and big gatherings, as well as the best uses for boosters and waiting for news about vaccines for younger children. Are you a Business? Click here to learn more about how RANE is helping clients during the coronavirus crisis.
Oct 21, 2021 • 10min
Essential Geopolitics: Poland Battles it Out with the EU
In recent days, the disputes between the European Commission and the Polish government have escalated, with Brussels threatening to impose sanctions on Poland, and Warsaw accusing the Commission of blackmail. The relationship is so tense that some members of Poland’s opposition have accused the government of trying to leave the European Union. Adriano Bosoni, Stratfor Senior Europe analyst at RANE, has guidance.
Oct 20, 2021 • 51min
RANE Insights: A Holistic Approach to Cybersecurity
When it comes to keeping a business safe from cyber attacks, it’s rarely enough to have the latest security software or even the best information technology team. What’s needed is a holistic approach - that brings in a company’s best security experts, technology experts, HR and more from across a spectrum of expertise.
In this podcast, host and RANE founder, David Lawrence speaks to Mike Kenney, a cybersecurity expert at consortium network and RANE director of safety and security, Brian Lynch.
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? Click here to learn more about RANE.
Oct 19, 2021 • 12min
Essential Geopolitics: India’s Relationship with Afghanistan
In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, Emily Donahue speaks with Ekta Raguwanshi, Stratfor South Asia analyst at RANE. Afghanistan sits at the cusp of Central and South Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China.
One country that does not share a border with Afghanistan has serious concerns about the Taliban takeover. India. Ekta Raghuwanshi explains how the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has impacted India’s relation with the country.
Oct 15, 2021 • 29min
RANE Insights on Covid-19: Booster Shots and Holiday Parties
In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, Drs. Bill Lang and Fred Southwick discuss Johnson and Johnson vaccine booster shots, battling persistent misinformation and misunderstanding of the risks of getting vaccinated and best practices for staying healthy during the holidays - and the holiday parties. Hosted by David Larence, RANE's Covid 19 podcast series is one of the most consistent and accurate information streams about the pandemic and the ongoing variants of the virus. Stay updated on all news about the COVID-19 battle here: https://www.ranenetwork.com/products/intelligence-briefs
