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In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, Host and RANE founder, David Lawrence speaks to Drs. Fred Southwick of the University of Florida College of Medicine and Bill Lang, an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. Both doctors agree that the new covid variant, Omicron, is so viral that three vaccine shots are necessary. Some data does show that Omicron, while very contagious, may not affect the lungs as severely as the Delta variant, or the original strain. But our experts say it is too early to count on that data. Are you a Business? Click here to learn more about RANE and our core membership.

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, Host and RANE founder, David Lawrence speaks to Drs. Fred Southwick of the University of Florida College of Medicine and Bill Lang, an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics. Both doctors agree that the new covid variant, Omicron, is so viral that three vaccine shots are necessary. Some data does show that Omicron, while very contagious, may not affect the lungs as severely as the Delta variant, or the original strain. But our experts say it is too early to count on that data. Are you a Business? Click here to learn more about RANE and our core membership.

In this episode of RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, Emily Donahue speaks to Tyan Bohl, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE.

Back in 2020, the United States inked a deal with the United Arab Emirates for $23-billion worth of F-35 fighter jets, drones, and munitions. But this December, the UAE announced it would suspend discussions on the deal. Bohl explains how the deal came about and why it may disintegrate.  Stay ahead of the news with the latest geopolitical events and analysis of the Middle East. Subscribe to Worldview today! Right now we’re offering a special price for subscriptions.

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, RANE’s Executive Director of Safety and Security Brian Lynch spoke to William Edwards about his experiences at Abu Ghraib. The prison was part of a forward operating base in Anbar province for US operations. Major Bill Edwards and Lt. Col. Bob Walters of the 165th Military Intelligence Battalion were given the near-impossible task of setting up then improving discipline issues at the site. They’ve recently published a candid first-hand account of their time there. Entitled Inside Abu Ghraib, Memoirs of Two U.S. Military Intelligence Officers.

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In this episode of RANE’s Essential Geopolitics podcast, Libyan elections. Libya is planning to hold the country’s first-ever presidential elections and the first major nationwide election since 2014. It’s a bid to unify and bring stability to the country. But Stratfor Senior global analyst at RANE Matthew Bey says that appears likely to be a tall order. Events in the Middle East and North Africa are geopolitically important. Stay ahead of developments with RANE Worldview. Visit stratfor.com to subscribe. Now through the end of 2021, we’re offering special rates for you - or someone on your gift list. Visit stratfor.com for details. 

In this episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, host and RANE Founder David Lawrence speaks to Drs. Bill Lanf aand Fred Southwick about the Omicron variant, how to stay safe as well as workplace safety tips, and a discussion over whether to mandate Booster shots. The hub of RANE's service is the democratization of information and expertise. Subscribe to RANE’s Core Membership and let RANE power your business to success. Learn more at RANEnetwork.com

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, we check in on the recent U.S. anti-corruption push. The administration of President Joe Biden has declared that corruption threatens United States national security, economic equity, global anti-poverty and development efforts, and democracy itself. Its strategy includes curbing illicit finance and leveraging foreign assistance resources to achieve anti-corruption policy goals. So what might this mean for Latin America and the Caribbean? Carmen Colosi, Stratfor Latin America analyst at RANE, offers details. Click here to read all of Stratfor's security and geopolitical articles and subscribe.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, A look at the Islamic State Khorasan Province. In the months since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, it has faced an economic crisis, sanctions, international pushback, and internal opposition. One of its biggest security challenges is the Islamic State Khorasan Province - or ISKP which has been conducting a violent campaign against Taliban rule. Charles Thorson, Stratfor Global Security Analyst at RANE, offers a security update. To read all of Worldview's security and geopolitical content, please subscribe. Find a a special offer through December 31, 2021 at this link: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview. 

Cybersecurity is a critical risk for organizations. But too often leadership may treat cybersecurity as a box to be checked rather than an ongoing situation that needs to be constantly monitored. Gathering and assessing the right information and using it for better situational awareness in an increasingly complex cyber environment should be mission-critical. That’s why RANE and Nasdaq Governance Solutions are co-hosting a Virtual Cyber Summit for Business Leaders on December 8. 

Denny Watson is Executive Director at RANE’s RiskDesk and Carmen Medina is the owner of Media Analytics, Inc., providing bespoke analytic services on national security issues, cognitive diversity, global trends, intrapreneurship, and thinking ahead.

Don’t forget to sign up for our special Virtual Cyber Summit for Business Leaders on December 8. RANE is hosting in collaboration with Nasdaq Governance Solutions. 

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, powered by Stratfor, Emily Donahue speaks to Stratfor Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE. Iran nuclear deal talks resumed in Vienna on November 29. The JCPOA Joint Commission talks had been on hiatus for several months. Neither Iran nor the United States has thus far been able to agree to terms regarding sanctions or Iran’s nuclear acceleration. Hawthorne begins by discussing where the last JCPOA talks left off. 

Iran’s relationship with the United States and its neighbors in the region are critical drivers of geopolitical tension. Subscribe to Worldview and stay ahead of the news emanating from the region. Our analysts are always looking at what happens next. And now through the end of 2021, we are offering a special discounted subscription. Subscribe today!