In this episode of RANE's COVID-19 podcast, we discuss the rush to vaccinate toddlers, why our doctors are getting another booster shot, and when the updated vaccines with Omicron BA variants will be ready. SEPARATE THE SIGNAL FROM THE NOISE With a Daily or Weekly Risk Intelligence Brief from RANE. Our ongoing risk monitoring saves time and costs for your business. Learn more at ranenetwork.com.

The Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE focuses on current geopolitical developments and emphasizes their future trends and effects. In this episode, we’re discussing US trade policy toward China with Matthew Bey, RANE’s senior global analyst. Questions include what exactly the White House is considering on tariff relief for China. Given anti-China sentiment on Capitol Hill, what are the political repercussions of giving China tariff relief and how is the Biden administration reacting?

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RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast is THE place to get insight into current geopolitical events and their future impacts. In this episode, Emily Donahue speaks to Emily Hawthorne, RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst. They discuss Tunisia’s July 25 constitutional referendum. 

In March, Tunisia’s president dissolved parliament amid deepening economic and political crises. What happens next? 

You can read about the forecast for Tunisia and the region in RANE’s flagship 3rd Quarter geopolitical forecast. Subscribe today to get full access. Go to raneworldview.com.

RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast is THE place to get insight into current geopolitical events and their future impacts. In this episode, Emily Donahue speaks to Emily Hawthorne, RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst. They discuss Tunisia’s July 25 constitutional referendum. 

In March, Tunisia’s president dissolved parliament amid deepening economic and political crises. What happens next? 

You can read about the forecast for Tunisia and the region in RANE’s flagship 3rd Quarter geopolitical forecast. Subscribe today to get full access. Go to raneworldview.com. 

The Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE focuses on current geopolitical headlines, emphasizing future trends and their global social, economic, political, and diplomatic effects. In this episode we’re discussing how political risk will worsen economic risk in Europe. Emily Donahue speaks with Adriano Bosoni, RANE’s Director of Analysis. Most economies in Europe have seen a slow-down in economic growth over the past months. A recession can't be ruled out. In the coming months, political developments in some of the major economies in Europe could further complicate their economic outlooks. 

RANE’s flagship Q3 Forecast is now available with RANE Worldview. The Worldview Forecast provides useful insights and analysis organizations need to better prepare for a range of geopolitical risks. This quarter, our analysts look at how high inflation, supply chain bottlenecks, and geopolitical uncertainty will create significant political, economic, social, and security risks worldwide. Subscribe today (just $1 for 4 weeks) and get full access. Go to ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of the RANE Insights on Security podcast with Brian Lynch, the topic concerns the concept of ballistic-proof building design. Brian’s guest is Jason Horner, of Safewood Designs. They’ll be talking about ballistic-resistant materials for both commercial and residential applications.  Brian Lynch is RANE’s executive director of safety and security. RANE offers a portfolio of security and risk management solutions and is trusted by more than 400 leading corporations, government agencies, and academic institutions. Become a RANE member today. Visit ranenetwork.com to learn which security solutions are right for you.

In today’s Essential Geopolitics podcast, we discuss the ongoing Peace Talks Between Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Government of Pakistan. RANE's global security analyst, Isaia Galace, provides background on the TTP as well as why the Pakistani government would consider peace negotiations and the prospects for long-term peace. 

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The realities of a fractured legislature and a slowing economy will likely force Colombia's leftist president-elect Gustavo Petro to scale back aspects of his progressive policy agenda, though he may have some success in accelerating the country’s transition to clean energy. In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, RANE's Latin America analyst, Carmen Colosi offers a look at the harsh realities facing Colombia's newly-elected president, Gustavo Petro. Like the RANE podcast? Subscribe to RANE Worldview - Just $1 for a 4-week trial - and keep reading about the geopolitics of Colombia, and the global landscape. Subscribe at raneworldview.com.

The realities of a fractured legislature and a slowing economy will likely force Colombia's leftist president-elect Gustavo Petro to scale back aspects of his progressive policy agenda, though he may have some success in accelerating the country’s transition to clean energy. In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, RANE's Latin America analyst, Carmen Colosi offers a look at the harsh realities facing Colombia's newly-elected president, Gustavo Petro. Like the RANE podcast? Subscribe to RANE Worldview - Just $1 for a 4-week trial - and keep reading about the geopolitics of Colombia, and the global landscape. Subscribe at raneworldview.com.

Kenya’s general elections are on August 9. Clara Brackbill, RANE’s Sub-Sahara Africa analyst offers background on how Kenya’s elections are historically decided, which constituencies are most likely to determine August 9 electoral outcomes and whether it's possible this year's general election could produce violence.

You can read Sub-Sahara Africa geopolitical guidance in RANE Worldview. Right now there is an extremely low subscription rate. Check it out at RANE Worldview.com.