S9 Ep17: 2025 Global Forcast with Sam Liechtenstein from RANE

In this episode, Sam Liechtenstein from RANE (Risk Assistance Network + Exchange) joins us to dissect their annual geopolitical forecast. We discussed a range of pressing issues, including:

• The deteriorating global climate cooperation
• The evolving conflict in Ukraine
• The shifting political landscape in Europe
• The Israeli-Palestinian conflict
• US-China tensions
• Political uncertainties in Asia
• North Korea's military threats
• Taiwan's strategic position
• India's rising influence
• Pakistan's instability
• Jihadism in Sub-Saharan Africa
• South Africa's political dynamics
• The implications of a potential Trump presidency

To find out more about RANE and its annual global forecast, please visit their website here: https://www.ranenetwork.com/

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