The Decision Advantage

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, a look at Ramadan during unprecedented times. host Fred Burton speaks to Global Security Analyst Ben West about how during the COVID-19 outbreak, nations and religious pilgrims may encounter unusual security constraints. 

In this special episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, host Fred Burton speaks to Michael Monderer. The IMF predicts the global economy will be in decline by about 2-3% this year - IF the coronavirus that has locked things down is contained in the first half.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Fred Burton speaks to threat expert, Thomas Abi-Hanna. Abi-Hanna is a RANE analyst focusing on security. He says, in this COVID-19 reality of working from home, bad actors are not waiting to pounce. He shares tips on best practices and a warning: "You can invest in the best cyber security technology in the world. But if the person behind the keyboard isn't aware of the threat, it essentially becomes useless."

In this episode of RANE's Pen and Sword podcast with Fred Burton, a conversation with David Lawrence. Lawrence is the Founder and Chief Collaborative Officer at RANE (Risk Assistance Network + Exchange). RANE brings together institutions and individuals to create a single risk management community. Lawrence tells the story of how RANE launched, how RANE connects those in need of solutions with experts who can help through a technology platform that delivers efficient access to information and expertise to drive more informed decision making.

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In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Fred Burton speaks with Middle East and North Africa analyst, Emily Hawthorne. In a recent analysis for RANE Worldview, Hawthorne wrote that "By tightening the screws on Iran’s regional proxies and energy sector, the United States risks damaging its remaining ties with the Iraqi government." This as both countries remain committed to an anti-terrorist coalition and other ties. A meeting scheduled for June, 2020 will reveal a lot about where the relationship is headed.

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In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, the conversation turns to Russia's efforts to limit the role of its presidency. With a constitutional amendment that would allow Vladimir Putin to run for another two terms, the Kremlin is also trying to delay that inevitable transition as much as possible. Host Fred Burton and global analyst Sim Tack discuss the charismatic president who has overseen his country's resurgence on the world stage and whether Russia will be ready to move beyond Putin. 

In this episode of the RANE Pen and Sword podcast, Fred Burton speaks with Margaux Ewing, the director of the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation. The Foundation was named for American independent journalist James Foley, who was kidnapped and murdered in Syria by ISIS. HIs mother, Diane, launched the Foundation to advocate for the freedom of all Americans held hostage abroad and promote the safety of journalists worldwide.

In this episode of RANE's Pen and Sword podcast, host Fred Burton catches up with geopolitical analyst, Peter Zeihan. Zeihan previously worked as an analyst with RANE. In his new book, Disunited Nations, Zeihan is predicting the end of the global order - driven by demographics and geopolitics, nations will become more insular. The coronavirus pandemic, he predicts, will hasten the global order's end. What once may have taken a decade, could now happen within 2020. 

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, host Fred Burton speaks to middle East and North Africa Analyst, Ryan Bohl. Compared to other nations, has the United Stated responded appropriately to the coronavirus pandemic? What is the right balance between the federal and state governments and is too much intervention even possible?

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In this episode of RANE's Pen and Sword podcast, host Fred Burton speaks to his pal, the author Jack Carr. Carr's latest book, Savage Son, releases this month. It is the third of the James Reece trilogy. Carr reveals that this tale leans toward the darker side of human nature - and follows the paths of both the hunter and the hunted. Carr says this might be his darkest tale yet, but is still full of human redemption. His research for this book took him to the former Soviet Union, where he found delightful people who were more circumspect than other places he's researched.