# geopolitics (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover geopolitics. Page: Feed: --- ## [Rhetoric vs. Blockade: Unpacking Washington's Mixed Signals in the Strait of Hormuz](https://energygeopoliticsandstatecraft.substack.com/p/rhetoric-vs-blockade-unpacking-washingtons) _2026-08-22 · Francesco Sassi · Energy Geopolitics & Statecraft_ In a recent interview with TRT World, I broke down why Oman, Gulf exporters, and global energy markets are caught in the crossfire of U.S. strategic ambiguity. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/212257818/dc1b47a7007d25e7a1988d749607984b.mp3) ## [The Dushanbe–Tehran Oil Bypass: Central Asia’s New Energy Dilemma](https://energygeopoliticsandstatecraft.substack.com/p/the-dushanbetehran-oil-bypass-central) _2026-08-21 · Francesco Sassi · Energy Geopolitics & Statecraft_ Faced with Russian supply failures and US economic blockades, Tajikistan tests a new fuel corridor through Iran and China. ## [Resurrecting Keystone XL: Pipeline Politics in the Age of Trade Warfare](https://energygeopoliticsandstatecraft.substack.com/p/resurrecting-keystone-xl-pipeline) _2026-08-20 · Francesco Sassi · Energy Geopolitics & Statecraft_ How Donald Trump’s tariff gambit against Mark Carney exposes the structural tension between US leverage and Canadian energy autonomy. ## [UAE Cuts Ties with Iran in the Hormuz Escalation](https://energygeopoliticsandstatecraft.substack.com/p/uae-cuts-ties-with-iran-in-the-hormuz) _2026-08-19 · Francesco Sassi · Energy Geopolitics & Statecraft_ Missile strikes, targeted ADNOC vessels, and a U.S. "Indefinite Blockade" push Abu Dhabi to weaponize trade and bypass the Strait. ## [The Return of the Megastructure: Libya and Egypt’s Border-Defying Pipeline](https://energygeopoliticsandstatecraft.substack.com/p/the-return-of-the-megastructure-libya) _2026-08-18 · Francesco Sassi · Energy Geopolitics & Statecraft_ As the Strait of Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy trade, Cairo and Tripoli look to bridge political divides with an 800-km oil lifeline. ## [Mali's Jihadist Surge Puts Washington on Alert](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/malis-jihadist-surge-puts-washington-on-alert/) _2026-08-17 · The Decision Advantage_ On July 22, the Washington Post reported that the Trump administration is considering taking military action against al Qaeda affiliate JNIM in Mali. This comes amid an expansion of jihadist activity across West Africa at large, and follows large-scale attacks by JNIM and its allies across Mali in late April. In this episode of the Decision Advantage, RANE’s Sub-Saharan Africa analyst Remi Dodd… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vuxi7zsn8rjxzh4c/Remi_DA_2agok0.mp3) ## [India’s Atomic Pivot: Inside Modi’s 100 GW Nuclear Ambitions](https://energygeopoliticsandstatecraft.substack.com/p/indias-atomic-pivot-inside-modis) _2026-08-17 · Francesco Sassi · Energy Geopolitics & Statecraft_ How New Delhi is privatising its civil nuclear sector, leveraging thorium, and navigating US-Russia geopolitical crossfire to secure its power grid. ## [Expanding Horizons — TPAO, Global Energy Diplomacy, and the "Blue Homeland"](https://energygeopoliticsandstatecraft.substack.com/p/expanding-horizons-tpao-global-energy) _2026-08-16 · Francesco Sassi · Energy Geopolitics & Statecraft_ Reflecting on my recent conversation with Anadolu Agency about Türkiye's evolving role in international energy markets, strategic offshore partnerships, and the concept of the Blue Homeland. ## [Spain’s Nuclear U-Turn: How the Persian Gulf War Forced Madrid to Keep Almaraz Alive](https://energygeopoliticsandstatecraft.substack.com/p/spains-nuclear-u-turn-how-the-persian) _2026-08-15 · Francesco Sassi · Energy Geopolitics & Statecraft_ Facing solar eclipses, gas storage drawdowns, and Middle East supply shocks, Spain extends its oldest nuclear reactor to 2030. ## [The Indefinite Blockade: Washington’s Dangerous New Strategy in the Gulf](https://energygeopoliticsandstatecraft.substack.com/p/the-indefinite-blockade-washingtons) _2026-08-14 · Francesco Sassi · Energy Geopolitics & Statecraft_ As the US pivots to an "indefinite" naval blockade of Iranian ports, supply shortfalls, Qatar LNG shutdowns, and military strain herald an era of endless energy crisis. ## [Every Channel. 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Free trial, no IP lock. ## [ADNOC’s East Coast LNG Gamble: Can the UAE Outmaneuver Iran’s Strait Grip?](https://energygeopoliticsandstatecraft.substack.com/p/adnocs-east-coast-lng-gamble-can) _2026-08-13 · Francesco Sassi · Energy Geopolitics & Statecraft_ From domestic facility strikes to a new LNG export terminal, Abu Dhabi’s $28bn strategy exposes a deepening rift over Persian Gulf transit control. ## [The Zawiya Escalation: Libya’s Energy Infrastructure Under Attack](https://energygeopoliticsandstatecraft.substack.com/p/the-zawiya-escalation-libyas-energy) _2026-08-12 · Francesco Sassi · Energy Geopolitics & Statecraft_ As refineries, pipelines, and power stations burn, a new wave of hybrid sabotage threatens Tripoli, European energy imports, and international investments. ## [Today at 14:00 CET: How Drought and Heat are Reshaping European Power Markets](https://energygeopoliticsandstatecraft.substack.com/p/today-at-1400-cet-how-drought-and) _2026-08-11 · Francesco Sassi · Energy Geopolitics & Statecraft_ Join me today at 14:00 CET for a live Montel webinar on climate shocks, grid vulnerabilities, and market volatility across European energy systems. ## [The Security Architecture of the Pacific Islands](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/the-security-architecture-of-the-pacific-islands/) _2026-08-07 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of The Decision Advantage, RANE’s Asia-Pacific Analyst Nate Fischler unpacks the complex geopolitical history of the Pacific Islands and lays out the larger strategic stakes and dynamics shaping the region’s security environment. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/k2qaghqup2hh36ce/Nate_DA_08_28_26_27yt3e.mp3) ## [The Danube Running Dry: Hungary’s First Post-Orbán Energy Crisis](https://energygeopoliticsandstatecraft.substack.com/p/the-danube-running-dry-hungarys-first) _2026-08-02 · Francesco Sassi · Energy Geopolitics & Statecraft_ As the Paks Nuclear Plant shuts down due to record-low water levels, Péter Magyar faces a severe grid emergency in Eastern Europe. ## [Foreseen Effects - The Closing of the Strait of Hormuz](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/foreseen-effects-the-closing-of-the-strait-of-hormuz/) _2026-07-31 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of RANE’s new mini-series, Foreseen Effects, on The Decision Advantage, we take one verified event, one thing that happened out in the observable world, and we walk the chain. First order. Second order. Third order. And to keep us honest, we bring in an expert to think through the chain of events. Today that's Ryan Bohl, Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE. Ryan has spent… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/s3pvtbehrytve5yg/Eric_Ryan_Updated_2bc1d0.mp3) ## [A Mid-Summer Update: The Middle East, AI, Fed Policy, Earnings, and Market Dynamics](https://omny.fm/shows/stifel-investment-strategy-brief/isb-podcast-july-2026) _2026-07-29 · Stifel Investment Strategy Brief Podcast_ In this episode we provide a mid-summer update on the Middle East, AI, inflation, Fed policy, and market dynamics. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode here Watch the video related to this episode here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collectively, Stifel). This communication is… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6539f8a1-9a96-4187-ba5c-aaf4017e1e45/0b564225-700c-4da4-b2e0-aafc00f1441d/54c1ebed-0753-45b5-b7a8-b4960127356a/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=1c6eefdd-358b-41e9-8240-aafc01683eb0) ## [The Moment of Decision](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41450) _2026-07-20 · Public Affairs (Audio)_ What is a decision, and why does decision-making matter in politics, history, war, and public life? This panel examines how decisions differ from choices, when decisions become political, and how theories of rational choice, game theory, cognitive bias, neuroscience, and emotion shape our understanding of judgment. They explore how constitutional, legal, cultural, and social frameworks influence… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41450.mp3) ## [The Decision in History](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41449) _2026-07-18 · Public Affairs (Audio)_ Decision-making in history affects how societies understand power, responsibility, and change. Sir Christopher Clark, Regius Professor of History at the University of Cambridge, explains how narratives turn moments of decision into markers of sovereignty and political action. Clark examines real and ostensible decisions, deterministic political environments, and modern pressures from democracy,… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41449.mp3) ## [What is a Decision?](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41448) _2026-07-17 · Public Affairs (Audio)_ Political decision-making affects governments and societies in important ways. Sir Christopher Clark, Regius Professor of History at the University of Cambridge, explains how choices become decisions within political, legal, and cultural systems. Clark examines rational choice theory, cognitive bias, and decisions about war, helping clarify how power acts under pressure. This work helps explain… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41448.mp3) ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rZI6gQrOJmXZ) _2026-07-17 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## [The Outlook for Security in Sub-Saharan Africa](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/the-outlook-for-security-in-sub-saharan-africa/) _2026-07-14 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of The Decision Advantage, RANE's Global Security Analyst Hellen Muzungu discusses unrest risks in various Sub-Saharan countries stemming from the Iran conflict. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ky6ezaub2utd2tbc/Hellen_DA_07_13_26_29c2ax.mp3) ## [The H2 2026 Economic Roadmap](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/the-h2-2026-economic-roadmap/) _2026-07-08 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of The Decision Advantage, RANE Global Economy Analyst Markus Jaeger provides an update to our Q1 conversation regarding the economic implications of the Iran War. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/m7qtnxbmk942cqg2/Markus_DA_07_21_26_2bajbv.mp3) ## [The 2000-Year History of Rome and Its Lessons Today](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41602) _2026-07-01 · Public Affairs (Audio)_ Rome survived for 2,000 years. Edward Watts explores the long history of the Roman state and the lessons it offers for the modern world. From its beginnings as a small Italian city-state to its transformation into a Christian empire centered in Constantinople, Rome maintained a remarkable sense of political continuity across centuries of cultural and religious change. Watts examines how Roman… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41602.mp3) ## [How to Not Know with Simone Stolzoff](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41267) _2026-06-23 · Public Affairs (Audio)_ In an age obsessed with expertise, certainty, and endless self-optimization, author and journalist Simone Stolzoff invites audiences to rediscover the power of curiosity, humility, and not having all the answers. His new book, How to Not Know, challenges the cultural pressure to define ourselves by what we do or what we know—and instead celebrates the richness of uncertainty as a pathway to… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41267.mp3) ## [Possible Middle East Peace: Implications for Our Second Half Outlook](https://omny.fm/shows/stifel-investment-strategy-brief/isb-podcast-jun-2) _2026-06-22 · Stifel Investment Strategy Brief Podcast_ In this episode we discuss the potential for peace in the Middle East and how that is shaping our outlook for the second half of 2026. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode here Watch the video related to this episode here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collectively, Stifel). This… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6539f8a1-9a96-4187-ba5c-aaf4017e1e45/0b564225-700c-4da4-b2e0-aafc00f1441d/14d92f98-3291-4bd7-be35-b471012601ca/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=1c6eefdd-358b-41e9-8240-aafc01683eb0) ## [What the Hormuz War Means for U.S. Grand Strategy](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/what-the-hormuz-war-means-for-us-grand-strategy/) _2026-06-06 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of The Decision Advantage podcast, RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl examines how the current crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is pushing decades of American grand strategy in the Middle East to its breaking point. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ae8arfusvqp2322f/Ryan_DA_06_01_26_2aa9jl.mp3) ## [Taiwan Arms Sales and the US-China Trade War](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/taiwan-arms-sales-and-the-us-china-trade-war/) _2026-06-05 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of The Decision Advantage podcast, RANE Asia-Pacific Analyst Chase Blazek explores how Washington's traditional military support for Taiwan is being leveraged as a high-stakes bargaining chip in the ongoing U.S.-China trade war. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/a865t4ja4v7srchw/Chase_DA_06_05_2683cly.mp3) ## [Ongoing and Emerging Corporate Security Threats: Widening Scope, Worsening Threats](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/ongoing-and-emerging-corporate-security-threats-widening-scope-worsening-threats/) _2026-06-04 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of The Decision Advantage Podcast, founder of RANE David Lawrence and Silobreaker CEO Geoff Brown discuss insights and analyses shared at RANE’s recent in-person briefing session on key developments shaping today’s threat landscape. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ehajx8w9h47ww87q/Geoff_David_Podcast_06_04_268fxd9.mp3) ## [Investment Strategy Brief | May 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/stifel-investment-strategy-brief/investment-strategy-brief-may-2026) _2026-05-22 · Stifel Investment Strategy Brief Podcast_ In this episode we provide an update on AI, inflation, and the Market's Narrow Path. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode here Watch the video related to this episode here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collectively, Stifel). This communication is provided for information purposes… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6539f8a1-9a96-4187-ba5c-aaf4017e1e45/0b564225-700c-4da4-b2e0-aafc00f1441d/fff10f70-0454-45a8-a0a1-b4520112cb96/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=1c6eefdd-358b-41e9-8240-aafc01683eb0) ## [Will Mythos Change the Cybersecurity Landscape for Better or for Worse?](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/will-mythos-change-the-cybersecurity-landscape-for-better-or-for-worse/) _2026-05-19 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of The Decision Advantage, RANE's Cyber Analyst Ali Plucinski addresses the systemic and corporate risks posed by Anthropic’s Claude Mythos, which claims to have unprecedented cybersecurity capabilities, and provides potential roadmaps for organizations to mitigate these threats. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ek89bvg3c4bmbxe4/Ali_DA_UPDATED_05_19_26aw6ds.mp3) ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jJWgNxfxezjC) _2026-05-19 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [The Constitutional Right to Transition: Reconstruction and the Political History of Transphobia](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41447) _2026-05-15 · Public Affairs (Audio)_ Award-winning historian Jules Gill-Peterson examines transgender identity and politics through the lens of American liberalism, arguing that anti-transgender politics cannot be understood by analyzing conservatism alone. She traces the emergence of transgender identity from middle-class cross-dressing cultures, the development of transgender medicine, and the class tensions surrounding transition.… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41447.mp3) ## [Key Drivers of the DRC-Rwanda Conflict](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/key-drivers-of-the-drc-rwanda-conflict/) _2026-05-02 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of The Decision Advantage, RANE's Sub-Saharan Africa Analyst Remi Dodd deep dives into the current outlook for the ongoing conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cq332pftedvvig7j/Remi_DA_050126afblv.mp3) ## [The Iran Conflict: Outlook for Negotiations](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/the-iran-conflict-outlook-for-negotiations/) _2026-04-30 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of The Decision Advantage, RANE's Middle East and North Africa Analyst Kristin Ronzi provides an update on the current status of Iran-U.S. negotiations and discusses the key imperatives shaping the direction of the talks. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4kb8u2kb6f72y26r/Kristin_DA_043026b6ozr.mp3) ## [Iran, Russia, and the Future of Cyber Warfare](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/iran-russia-and-the-future-of-cyber-warfare/) _2026-04-28 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of The Decision Advantage, RANE's Cyber Intelligence Analyst Hayley Benedict provides an analysis of how high-stakes cyber tools are currently defining modern geopolitical conflict. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hbwt8bf57ut5vij9/Hayley_DA_04_16_26_28nw36.mp3) ## [Investment Strategy Brief | April 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/stifel-investment-strategy-brief/investment-strategy-brief-april-2026) _2026-04-20 · Stifel Investment Strategy Brief Podcast_ In this episode we provide an update on 2026 headwinds and tailwinds, including the Middle East conflict and artificial intelligence. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode here Watch the video related to this episode here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collectively, Stifel). This… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6539f8a1-9a96-4187-ba5c-aaf4017e1e45/0b564225-700c-4da4-b2e0-aafc00f1441d/2eaa5e80-4bd8-4aca-a311-b43200f77db2/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=1c6eefdd-358b-41e9-8240-aafc01683eb0) ## [The Outlook for the Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Landscape](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/the-outlook-for-the-legal-regulatory-and-compliance-landscape/) _2026-04-13 · The Decision Advantage_ RANE’s Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Risk Outlook focuses on the implications of President Trump's legal and regulatory priority divergence from his first term and looks at the new resulting organizational risks associated with these changes. In this episode of The Decision Advantage, RANE's Senior Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Analyst Beth Siegert unpacks key insights from the LRC Outlook… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ukuh3pc3z4ikx8q7/Greg_Beth_DA_Episode_03_27_2693van.mp3) ## [Jihadist Insurgency in the Sahel and West Africa](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/jihadist-insurgency-in-the-sahel-and-west-africa/) _2026-04-08 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of The Decision Advantage, RANE’s Global Security Analyst Hellen Muzungu shares her insights into the rise and spread of Jihadism in West Africa and the Sahel. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3e9r9faxymy2tggm/Hellen_DA_03_27_2678vpc.mp3) ## [A Conversation with Judy Woodruff - Writer's Symposium By the Sea 2026](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41203) _2026-03-30 · Public Affairs (Audio)_ Widely regarded as one of the most respected figures in American broadcast journalism, Judy Woodruff is known for her decades-long career covering politics and current events. She is also the author of the book, This Is Judy Woodruff at the White House. Renowned for her calm, balanced reporting and commitment to journalistic integrity, Woodruff has covered every U.S. presidential election since… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41203.mp3) ## [The Impact of the Iran War on the Asia-Pacific Region](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/the-impact-of-the-iran-war-on-the-asia-pacific-region/) _2026-03-27 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of The Decision Advantage, RANE Asia-Pacific Analyst Chase Blazek breaks down the geopolitical ripples of an Iran conflict and what it means for the regional balance of power across Asia. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ti9ui8u8pfmfwtac/Chase_DA_03_27_26aulc6.mp3) ## [Investment Strategy Brief | March 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/stifel-investment-strategy-brief/investment-strategy-brief-march-2026) _2026-03-18 · Stifel Investment Strategy Brief Podcast_ In this episode, we discuss the U.S./Israel - Iran war and some tactical considerations, as well as four scenarios to move towards an off-ramp to peace. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode here Watch the video related to this episode here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6539f8a1-9a96-4187-ba5c-aaf4017e1e45/0b564225-700c-4da4-b2e0-aafc00f1441d/34d09627-aeae-4e1f-aa35-b41100ed258e/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=1c6eefdd-358b-41e9-8240-aafc01683eb0) ## [Economic Impacts of the War on Iran](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/economic-impacts-of-the-war-on-iran/) _2026-03-13 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of The Decision Advantage podcast, RANE’s Global Economy Analyst Markus Jaeger breaks down the potential economic fallout from various Iran conflict scenarios. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ytrztgxk6vqwuh6q/Markus_DA_03_13_26adkyw.mp3) ## [What to Expect from Vietnam’s Leadership Election Results](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/what-to-expect-from-vietnam-s-leadership-election-results/) _2026-03-09 · The Decision Advantage_ The 14th National Party Congress in Hanoi has just wrapped up, and To Lam has been reaffirmed as General Secretary. As we look toward the mid-March National Assembly elections, the country potentially faces additional political shifts. RANE’s Asia-Pacific Analyst Nate Fischler unpacks the broad national implications as well as the international impact of these changes. RANE is a global risk… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/97atjpefxuefxrfm/Nate_DA_02_23_2673jsi.mp3) ## [RANE Red Alert: What to Watch Following the U.S.-Israeli Attacks on Iran](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/rane-red-alert-what-to-watch-following-the-us-israeli-attacks-on-iran/) _2026-03-02 · The Decision Advantage_ As the situation in Iran rapidly evolved this weekend, RANE’s analyst team provided continuous, actionable intelligence to keep our clients ahead of the curve. Ryan Bohl RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst provides a rundown on events of this past weekend and what to expect going forward. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sqsffd4w4jqvdfeq/Ryan_Red_Alert_03_02_269qqxa.mp3) ## [The Outlook for a U.S.-Saudi Civilian Nuclear Agreement](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/the-outlook-for-a-us-saudi-civilian-nuclear-agreement/) _2026-02-26 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of The Decision Advantage podcast, RANE's Middle East and North Africa Analyst Kristin Ronzi addresses what a civilian nuclear agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia could look like, reactions to the prospect of allowing uranium enrichment and what a deal could mean for a potential arms race. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8t42rtsvva99majj/Kristin_DA_03_18_2669u7k.mp3) ## [Geopolitical Uncertainty and the Bond Market](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/geopolitical-uncertainty-and-the-bond-market/) _2026-02-23 · The Decision Advantage_ Michael Metz, COO for V.I.P. Mortgage, Inc. and Ryan Bohl, RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst discuss current geopolitical dynamics and the effects of uncertainty and perception on the bond market. Michael Metz is the Chief Operating Officer for V.I.P. Mortgage, Inc., a mid-sized residential independent mortgage bank based out of Scottsdale, Arizona, with a nationwide presence. He… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3a6jtn6nxis4aqz9/Michael_Metz_and_Ryan_Bohl_Podcast_Episode79qj0.mp3) ## [A Look at our Geopolitical Analysis Process](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/a-look-at-our-geopolitical-analysis-process/) _2026-02-21 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of The Decision Advantage, South America Analyst Mario Braga breaks down how RANE analysts navigate dynamic geopolitical shifts, using the evolving U.S.-Venezuela relationship as a roadmap. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cn3jvihts53jskj2/Mario_Podcast_DAaq0v9.mp3) ## [Investment Strategy Brief | February 2026](https://omny.fm/shows/stifel-investment-strategy-brief/investment-strategy-brief-february-2026) _2026-02-19 · Stifel Investment Strategy Brief Podcast_ In this episode we continue our discussion around our outlook for 2026 and AI optimism, including some early evidence that market performance is broadening, even amidst pockets of volatility around some AI fears. View the Investment Strategy Brief slides related to this episode here Watch the video related to this episode here The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6539f8a1-9a96-4187-ba5c-aaf4017e1e45/0b564225-700c-4da4-b2e0-aafc00f1441d/827fa274-3400-481a-b0d7-b3f60133aa75/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=1c6eefdd-358b-41e9-8240-aafc01683eb0) ## [It’s Not So Simple: An Examination of How the Internal Revenue Code Fails to Contemplate the Economic Realities of Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41178) _2026-02-16 · Public Affairs (Audio)_ Families with disabled students often face extra out-of-pocket costs—costs they wouldn’t have if their child weren’t disabled—to secure the same education other students receive for free, yet tax relief for those expenses is limited and unclear. Garret Hoff, J.D., argues that Internal Revenue Code Section 213 and its interpretations reflect a time when disabled people were not viewed as worth… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41178.mp3) ## [Can a Liberal Polity Survive the Politics of Grievance?](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41069) _2026-02-11 · Public Affairs (Audio)_ Contemporary populism is almost everywhere; a right wing phenomena that focuses on a politics of white working class grievance. A set of grievances that are to be addressed, when in power, with policies of expulsion, exclusion, and domination. Attempts by liberal states to deal with such movements paradoxically rely on a similar politics of exclusion, such as building so-called firewalls against… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41069.mp3) ## [What to Expect from Bangladesh's Upcoming Elections](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/what-to-expect-from-bangladeshs-upcoming-elections/) _2026-02-08 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of The Decision Advantage, RANE’s South Asia Analyst Misha Iqbal discusses the major players and pressures shaping the outlook for Bangladesh’s first election following the pro-democracy uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina in 2024. Register here to receive a complimentary subscription to RiskBook, our curated email digest with the latest risk news and analysis, delivered every… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dqvitr2vnvp6qfny/Misha_Decision_Advantage_02_08_266j46o.mp3)