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Hong Kong: Content Moderation Could Spur Western Retaliation, National Security Law Expansion

Situation ReportJun 15, 2023 | 15:37 GMT

Swedish music streaming company Spotify said the pro-democracy anthem "Glory to Hong Kong" had been removed from its platform, though the reason was unknown, the Hong Kong Free Press reported on June 15.

Hong Kong SAR, China

Essential Geopolitics: The Implications of Deteriorating Security in Afghanistan and Pakistan

PodcastsJan 3, 2023 | 11:00 GMT

In this podcast, RANE’s global security analyst Isaia Galace discusses the increasingly bold extremist group Islamic State Khorasan Province.

Afghanistan

Pakistan

Essential Geopolitics: The U.S.-Saudi Relationship

PodcastsOct 6, 2022 | 10:00 GMT

In this podcast, we discuss the factors complicating Riyadh's ties with Washington, from oil prices to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Essential Geopolitics: Terror Attack in Sinai

Saudi Arabia

Energy

PodcastsMay 17, 2022 | 10:00 GMT

In this podcast, RANE security analyst Charles Thorson shares details of why a single attack in northeastern Egypt raised flags of a new, more serious threat.

Egypt

Essential Geopolitics: What Is Really Happening in Shanghai?

PodcastsApr 28, 2022 | 10:00 GMT

In this podcast, we discuss how residents of Shanghai are responding to the ongoing lockdown in their city.

China

Russia: Internet Regulator Threatens to Place Restrictions on Firms Violating 'Landing' Law

Situation ReportFeb 16, 2022 | 21:19 GMT

The deputy chief of Russia's internet regulator Roskomnadzor, Vadim Subbotin, said his organization was prepared to place restrictions on companies before the end of February if they have not begun to comply with the country's "landing" law, which came into force this year and requires foreign technology companies to establish a physical presence in Russia, TASS reported Feb. 16.

Russia

China: Tencent Holdings Drawn Into Anti-Monopoly Drive

Politics

Situation ReportJul 12, 2021 | 21:19 GMT

China's State Administration of Market Regulation will force Tencent to give up exclusive rights to stream certain music labels, fine it $77,150 for lapsed reporting of app acquisitions, and block a merger plan with gaming streamers Huya and DouYu, Reuters reported July 12.

China

PodcastsJun 25, 2021 | 19:56 GMT

RANE Insights on COVID-19: Why the Delta Variant Is So Concerning

The vaccines are less effective against Delta, and vaccine hesitancy is helping the variant spread.

Essential Geopolitics: Japan's Political Season

PodcastsJun 24, 2021 | 10:00 GMT

In this podcast, Asia-Pacific analyst Evan Rees talks about Japan's upcoming political season and how the Olympics will play into its elections.

Japan

PodcastsJun 21, 2021 | 09:00 GMT

RANE Insights: A Conversation with Barry Meier About Spies, Manipulation, the Press and the Public

In this podcast, an author talks about the booming business of private spying, operatives-for-hire retained by companies, political parties and the powerful to dig up dirt on their enemies and, if need be, destroy them.

PodcastsJun 16, 2021 | 09:00 GMT

Baker's Dozen: China's Internal Challenges and External Policies

In this podcast, a discussion of key points to consider when reading analysis about China, especially its military and naval buildup, geoeconomic coercion and "Wolf Warrior" diplomacy.

PodcastsJun 11, 2021 | 21:39 GMT

RANE Insights on COVID-19: As Variants Become Increasingly Prevalent, How Eschewing a Vaccine Can Put Other Lives at Risk

In this week's episode of the RANE Insights on COVID-19 podcast, some tough talk on why adults refusing to be vaccinated aren't just making a choice for themselves, but are potentially endangering many more lives by contributing to the virulence of virus variants.

RANE Insights on COVID-19: Vaccine Statistics and Concerning Virus Variants

PodcastsJun 5, 2021 | 16:21 GMT

In this RANE Insights podcast, we get an update on vaccine statistics, an intriguing study that could benefit vaccine drives beyond COVID-19 and concerning news about some virus variants.

United Kingdom

India

RANE Insights on Security with Brian Lynch: Threat Assessment Teams Managing Insider Threats

PodcastsMay 26, 2021 | 03:00 GMT

In this episode of the RANE Insights on Security podcast with Brian Lynch, the conversation turns to what businesses and security teams must do to prepare for workers' return to the office.

RANE Insights on COVID-19: Continued CDC Mask Mandate Confusion

PodcastsMay 21, 2021 | 21:37 GMT

In this week's RANE Insights podcast, we discuss vaccine boosters and the protocol for wearing -- or not wearing -- a mask in public since the new CDC guidelines were introduced.

RANE Insights: What to Do About the U.S. Addiction Crisis

PodcastsMay 21, 2021 | 06:00 GMT

RANE founder David Lawrence speaks to Arden O'Connor, who leads the O'Connor Professional Group, about the needs of families and individuals struggling with an array of behavioral health issues, including addiction.

Essential Geopolitics: The Portents of Colombia Protests

PodcastsMay 18, 2021 | 16:25 GMT

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast, Stratfor Latin America analyst at RANE Carmen Colosi explains why people are protesting in Colombia and what is likely to happen. What's going on?

Colombia

Baker's Dozen: A Conversation About Geopolitical Foundations

PodcastsMay 17, 2021 | 04:00 GMT

In past episodes of Stratfor's Baker's Dozen podcast series from RANE, we have taken a look at key countries and regions through a geopolitical lens. In today's episode, we talk a little bit about why it is useful to add a geopolitical perspective to your own toolkit.

RANE Insights on COVID 19: New CDC Mask Mandate News

Politics

PodcastsMay 14, 2021 | 20:47 GMT

In this week’s RANE Insights on COVID 19 podcast, our experts discuss the latest update to the U.S. federal mask mandate that left elation, confusion and concern in its wake.

Europe

India