Secrets And Spies: a podcast about Espionage, Terrorism & GeoPolitics

S9 Ep17: 2025 Global Forcast with Sam Liechtenstein from RANE

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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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