The Decision Advantage

In this episode of the RANE Insights series, a look at recently revised U.S. Department of Justice “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs” guidance. By asking questions in three key areas, prosecutors try to understand the reasons for how the compliance program was set up and how the program has evolved over time: 1) Is the corporation’s compliance program well designed? 2) Is the program adequately resourced and empowered to function effectively? 3) Does the corporation’s compliance program work in practice? The revised guidance can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/criminal-fraud/page/file/937501/download RANE has a number of experts in our network who can help assess your compliance program in light of the most recent changes.

On this episode of the Pen and Sword podcast from RANE, we hear the story of a heroine of World War Two - a story of bravery, intelligence and a remarkable resilience. The story is that of Florence Finch, a young war widow whose cunning subversion of Japanese rations during the WWII occupation of the Philippines garnered the highest medal any civilian can receive, and saved the lives of hundreds of POWs. The author of her story is Robert J. Mrazek. Subscribe to RANE Worldview to read about the current geopolitics of the Philippines and much more. Check it out now: https://www.ranenetwork.com/worldview-subscribe. 

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Michael Monderer, RANE's Senior Analyst for Global Economics about the increasing tension between the US and China over a new national security law imposed by China on Hong Kong. Sanctions are coming but what or who will be targeted remains to be seen. Subscribers of RANE Worldview can read forecasts and analysis of global economics and much more. Check out RANE Worldview today at https://www.ranenetwork.com/worldview-subscribe. 

In this episode of the RANE Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Emily Hawthorne, RANE's Middle East and North Africa analyst. Hawthorne identifies drought in the Maghreb region - especially in Morocco - as an economically destabilizing force that could have major political impact in a region heavily reliant on agriculture. RANE Worldview subscribers can read forecasts and analysis of regions of interest and much more. Follow the attached link to get started https://www.ranenetwork.com/worldview-subscribe. 

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks to Thomas Abi-Hanna about an ongoing shadow war in the Middle East and why it is connected to cyber attacks on Israel and explosions in Iran. RANE Worldview subscribers can read full coverage and analysis of the region. Get started today at https://www.ranenetwork.com/worldview-subscribe. 

In this episode of the RANE Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Stratfor Latin American Analyst, Cesar Martinez. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) launched in July, 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While the pandemic has interrupted supply chains, Martinez says that the new agreement provides for more nimble responses to disruptors. Become a subscriber to RANE Worldview today by visiting https://www.ranenetwork.com/worldview-subscribe. 

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Evan Rees, RANE's Asia Pacific Analyst about Hong Kong and the new national security law. The conversation covers arrests, protests, the new powers for Hong Kong authorities to crack down on opposition protests. If you would like to read Evan Rees’ geopolitical forecasts and analysis of Hong Kong, China and the region, subscribe to RANE Worldview today at https://www.ranenetwork.com/worldview-subscribe. 

In this episode of the RANE Insight podcast series, RANE’s founder and Chief Collaborative Officer David Lawrence speaks with Jim Sisco Founder and CEO of Enodo Global, a Social Risk Advisory Firm and Dr. Frederick S. Southwick, an infectious disease expert with the University of Florida. As the United States began reopening - state - by - state - from the pandemic lockdown, the number and rate of infections increased. By June, several states had surpassed previous peak infections and they nation was experiencing 40 thousand new cases a day . By the end of the month, experts including Anthony Fauci, head of The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, warned the number of infections could rise to 100 thousand new cases a day. How did we get here? Our panelists discuss the shortcomings of too much data and too little coordinated messaging… 

In this episode of the RANE Insights series, Emily Donahue speaks with Paul Kirsch, CEO of 4THBIN. 4THBIN a leading e-recycling solution provider that provides certified data destruction support to today’s top industries by ensuring their e-waste is sustainably and legally recycled. 4THBIN is part of the RANE network of companies - the largest and fastest growing network of experts providing cost-effective access to risk intelligence and expertise across four main categories of interconnected risk. You can learn more at https://www.ranenetwork.com/. 

In this episode of the RANE Insight podcast series, RANE’s founder and Chief Collaborative Officer David Lawrence speaks with Jim Sisco, Founder and CEO of Enodo Global, a Social Risk Advisory Firm and Dr. Frederick S. Southwick, an infectious disease expert with the University of Florida. As the United States began reopening - state - by - state - from the pandemic lockdown, the number and rate of infections increased. By June, several states had surpassed previous peak infections and they nation was experiencing 40 thousand new cases a day . By the end of the month, experts including Anthony Fauci, head of The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, warned the number of infections could rise to 100 thousand new cases a day. How did we get here?