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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