In this episode, Sam Liechtenstein from RANE (Risk Assistance Network + Exchange) joins us to dissect their annual geopolitical forecast. We discussed a range of pressing issues, including:
The deteriorating global climate cooperationThe evolving conflict in UkraineThe shifting political landscape in EuropeThe Israeli-Palestinian conflictUS-China tensionsPolitical uncertainties in AsiaNorth Korea's military threatsTaiwan's strategic positionIndia's rising influencePakistan's instabilityJihadism in Sub-Saharan AfricaSouth Africa's political dynamicsThe implications of a potential Trump presidencyTo find out more about RANE and its annual global forecast, please visit their website here: https://www.ranenetwork.com/
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Secrets and Spies sits at the intersection of intelligence, covert action, real-world espionage, and broader geopolitics in a way that is digestible but serious. Hosted by filmmaker Chris Carr and writer Matt Fulton, each episode unpacks global events through the lens of intelligence and geopolitics, featuring expert insights from former spies, authors, and analysts.