# global risk (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover global risk. Page: Feed: --- ## [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) ## [🟡 Chinese company delays release of AI model weights, hackers use autonomous agents to compromise Taiwanese agencies, Trump cuts US participation in military exercises with South Korea || Global Risk](https://blog.sentinel-team.org/p/chinese-company-delays-release-of) _2026-08-17 · Nuño Sempere · Sentinel Global Risks Watch_ Executive summary ## [🟡 OpenAI incident involved multi-agent cooperation, US-Iran deal still out of reach, Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza plan || Global Risks Weekly Roundup #32/2026](https://blog.sentinel-team.org/p/openai-incident-involved-multi-agent) _2026-08-10 · Nuño Sempere · Sentinel Global Risks Watch_ Executive summary ## [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) ## [🟡 Iran War widens, OpenAI and Anthropic find evidence of more cyber breaches, frontier AI staff sign open letter || Global Risks Weekly Roundup #31/2026](https://blog.sentinel-team.org/p/iran-war-widens-openai-and-anthropic) _2026-08-03 · Nuño Sempere · Sentinel Global Risks Watch_ Executive summary ## [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) ## [🟡 OpenAI model breaches containment, Houthis and Saudis clash, US and Iran pause attacks for over two days || Global Risks Weekly Roundup #30/2026](https://blog.sentinel-team.org/p/openai-model-breaches-containment) _2026-07-27 · Nuño Sempere · Sentinel Global Risks Watch_ Perhaps worth moving away from European banks these days. ## [🟩 Iran War persists with more US troops killed, Chinese startup releases Kimi K3, Ebola continues to spread || Global Risks Weekly Roundup #29/2026](https://blog.sentinel-team.org/p/iran-war-persists-with-more-us-troops) _2026-07-20 · Nuño Sempere · Sentinel Global Risks Watch_ Executive summary ## [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) ## [🟩 US-Iran ceasefire breaks, OpenAI releases GPT-5.6, China and the US consider AI trade restrictions || Global Risks Weekly Roundup #28/2026](https://blog.sentinel-team.org/p/us-iran-ceasefire-breaks-openai-releases) _2026-07-13 · Nuño Sempere · Sentinel Global Risks Watch_ Executive summary ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aFHrSnSVjTp8) _2026-07-13 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [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) ## [🟩 Anthropic export controls lifted, Russia closed border crossings with some neighbors, OpenAI mulls giving US a 5% stake || Global Risks Weekly Roundup #27/2026](https://blog.sentinel-team.org/p/anthropic-export-controls-lifted) _2026-07-06 · Nuño Sempere · Sentinel Global Risks Watch_ No dramatic global cyberattacks yet :( ## [🟩 US and Iran resumed fighting before renewing ceasefire, Crimea declared state of emergency, access to new OpenAI model restricted || Global Risks Weekly Roundup #26/2026](https://blog.sentinel-team.org/p/us-and-iran-resumed-fighting-before) _2026-06-29 · Nuño Sempere · Sentinel Global Risks Watch_ & Federal Reserve Independence & a deadly fungus. ## [🟩 Strait of Hormuz traffic rises, US fears China has access to restricted chip manufacturing machine, Ebola deaths rapidly increase || Global Risks Weekly Roundup #25/2026](https://blog.sentinel-team.org/p/strait-of-hormuz-traffic-rises-us) _2026-06-22 · Nuño Sempere · Sentinel Global Risks Watch_ Ebola is really about to take off. ## [🟩 Trump administration imposes export controls on new Anthropic model, US-Iran peace deal announced, Ebola spreads further || Global Risks Weekly Roundup #24/2026](https://blog.sentinel-team.org/p/trump-administration-imposes-export) _2026-06-15 · Nuño Sempere · Sentinel Global Risks Watch_ Executive summary ## [🟩 Iran and Israel exchange fire for first time since April, Trump signs AI executive order, Ebola outbreak grows || Global Risks Weekly Roundup #23/2026](https://blog.sentinel-team.org/p/iran-and-israel-exchange-fire-for) _2026-06-08 · Nuño Sempere · Sentinel Global Risks Watch_ Executive summary ## [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) ## [🟩 Russian drone hits Romanian apartment block, Ebola deaths rise at slower pace, Anthropic surpasses OpenAI valuation || Global Risks Weekly Roundup #22/2026](https://blog.sentinel-team.org/p/russian-drone-hits-romanian-apartment) _2026-06-01 · Nuño Sempere · Sentinel Global Risks Watch_ Executive summary ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uEYjjBMHjBJB) _2026-06-01 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [🟩 Renewed US-Iran negotiations, OpenAI and DeepMind models solve Erdos problems, Ebola deaths increase || Global Risks Weekly Roundup #21/2026](https://blog.sentinel-team.org/p/renewed-us-iran-negotiations-openai) _2026-05-25 · Nuño Sempere · Sentinel Global Risks Watch_ Executive summary ## [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) ## [🟩 US and China discuss AI guardrails, Ebola declared a Public Health Emergency, Trump and Iran trade barbs || Global Risks Weekly Roundup #20/2026](https://blog.sentinel-team.org/p/us-and-china-discuss-ai-guardrails) _2026-05-18 · Nuño Sempere · Sentinel Global Risks Watch_ Executive summary ## [🟡 US-Iran stalemate continues, Putin says Ukraine war may come to an end, White House considers AI executive order || Global Risks Weekly Roundup #19/2026](https://blog.sentinel-team.org/p/us-iran-stalemate-continues-putin) _2026-05-11 · Nuño Sempere · Sentinel Global Risks Watch_ Executive summary ## [🟡 Iran says it will target US naval vessels, UAE leaves OPEC, GPT-5.5 similar to Mythos on cyber tasks || Global Risks Weekly Roundup #18/2026](https://blog.sentinel-team.org/p/iran-says-it-will-target-us-naval) _2026-05-04 · Nuño Sempere · Sentinel Global Risks Watch_ Executive summary ## [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) ## [🟡 US-Iran peace talks called off, unauthorized access to Claude Mythos, shots fired at Trump dinner, El Niño coming || Global Risks Weekly Roundup #17/2026](https://blog.sentinel-team.org/p/us-iran-peace-talks-called-off-unauthorized) _2026-04-27 · Nuño Sempere · Sentinel Global Risks Watch_ Executive summary ## [🟡 US seizes Iranian cargo ship, Iran-US peace talks uncertain, cyberattack estimates || Global Risks Weekly Roundup #16/2026](https://blog.sentinel-team.org/p/us-seizes-iranian-cargo-ship-iran) _2026-04-20 · Nuño Sempere · Sentinel Global Risks Watch_ Executive summary ## [Meet Claude, an AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/19nCqXFFf44W) _2026-04-20 · **Sponsored**_ Chat with Claude at claude.ai — a conversational AI assistant. ## [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) ## [🟡 US to blockade Iranian ports, Iran peace talks end without agreement, Anthropic Mythos released to tech and cyber firms || Global Risks Weekly Roundup #15/2026](https://blog.sentinel-team.org/p/us-to-blockade-iranian-ports-iran) _2026-04-13 · Nuño Sempere · Sentinel Global Risks Watch_ Executive summary ## [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) ## [🟡 Trump threatens Iranian power and desalination plants, aviators from downed F-15E rescued, Claude Code leak, updated ASI timelines || Global Risks Weekly Roundup #14/2026](https://blog.sentinel-team.org/p/trump-threatens-iranian-power-and) _2026-04-06 · Nuño Sempere · Sentinel Global Risks Watch_ Executive summary ## [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) ## [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) ## [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) ## [Beyond the Spread: High Stakes & Hard Truths of Online Gambling](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/beyond-the-spread-high-stakes-hard-truths-of-online-gambling/) _2026-02-05 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of RANE Insights, Founder of RANE David Lawrence sits down with Dr. Sarah Church to explore the culture of online gambling and its societal effects. Dr. Church is a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in research, program development, and treatment of patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. She is an expert in Mentalization… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/s3tsg7umff2t5yvp/2_4_26_-_Sarah_Church_pod8f3j1.mp3) ## [The Geopolitical Power of Water](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/the-geopolitical-power-of-water/) _2026-02-04 · The Decision Advantage_ On September 9, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile at a high-profile ceremony in the presence of several regional heads of state. But while the inauguration of the Renaissance dam was seen as a triumph by many Ethiopians, it sparked fresh backlash from downstream Egypt and Sudan, with Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al Sisi… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qws8py9jk983xivz/EG_Evergreen_28wost.mp3) ## [The Outlook for European Politics in 2026](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/the-outlook-for-european-politics-in-2026/) _2026-01-09 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Director of Analysis Adriano Bosoni and RANE’s Lead Europe Analyst Matteo Ilardo examine the current state of European politics and discuss the forces shaping the geopolitical landscape in Europe through 2026. Register here to receive a complimentary subscription to RiskBook, our curated email digest with the latest risk news and analysis, delivered… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zyfqa5vuu5zxgdgf/Adriano_Matteo_EG_01_06_258r5v2.mp3) ## [A Historical Look-back on U.S.-Middle East Relations](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/a-historical-look-back-on-us-middle-east-relations/) _2025-12-29 · The Decision Advantage_ For this special episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl provides a brief, but substantive historical overview of U.S. involvement in the Middle East over the past 200 years. Register here to receive a complimentary subscription to RiskBook, our curated email digest with the latest risk news and analysis, delivered every weekday morning. RANE… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pb3f792858qnmb6n/Ryan_EG_12_12_258zyca.mp3) ## [The Role of AI in State-Sponsored Cyber Espionage Campaigns](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/the-role-of-ai-in-state-sponsored-cyber-espionage-campaigns/) _2025-12-09 · The Decision Advantage_ Chinese nation-state actors were observed using Anthropic's Claude Code generative AI coding assistant in an espionage campaign first discovered in mid-September, according to a report from Anthropic released Nov. 13th. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Cyber Intelligence Analyst Ali Plucinski explores the details of this campaign and discusses what it could mean for the future of… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sm8va67nnptz9zej/Ali_EG_12_8_25_26yq9n.mp3) ## [Indonesia’s Interest In Israel-Gaza](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/indonesia-s-interest-in-israel-gaza/) _2025-11-18 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Asia-Pacific Analyst, Nate Fischler unpacks the motivations behind Indonesia’s interest in the Israel-Gaza conflict and explores the major constraints and defining factors impacting the country’s domestic policy. Register here to receive a complimentary subscription to RiskBook, our curated email digest with the latest risk news and analysis,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vimq2qf5qnd43h86/Nate_EG_11_13_257e08c.mp3) ## [U.S.-Venezuela Tensions: Primary Drivers and Constraints](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/us-venezuela-tensions-primary-drivers-and-constraints/) _2025-11-12 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Latin America Analyst Mario Braga and RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl explain the dynamics of the current situation between Venezuela and the U.S. and deep dive into the complex history of the relationship that shapes the outlook for various cooperative and/or conflict-ridden scenarios. Register here to receive a… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ft2kw4tvxe76ndp8/Mario_Ryanbc5xx.mp3) ## [Cocaine's Comeback: Past Lessons We Ignored.](https://ranenetwork.podbean.com/e/cocaines-comeback-past-lessons-we-ignored/) _2025-11-10 · The Decision Advantage_ In this episode of RANE Insights, Founder of RANE David Lawrence sits down with Dr. Mark Gold to discuss causes and implications of the recent increase of global cocaine production and use. Mark S. Gold, M.D., is an author, inventor, and mentor who has had over 1,000 peer-reviewed publications since beginning his academic career at the University of Florida College of Medicine and Yale University… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/q4q3mnys245xmztj/DLaw_x_Mark_Gold_Pod_10_21_25_1_83rmu.mp3)