In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks to RANE global security analyst, Isaia Galace, about Afghanistan.A year after the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, they discuss what's happening with foreign counterterrorism efforts, with a close look at what the late-July U.S. killing of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri says about U.S. capabilities in the country.RANE (Risk Assistance Network + Exchange) is a global risk intelligence company that provides risk and security professionals with access to critical insights, analysis, and support, enabling them to more effectively anticipate, monitor, and respond to emerging risks and threats. RANE clients benefit from improved situational awareness, more efficient access to relevant intelligence and expertise, and better risk management outcomes. Join the millions who are tapping into the collective wisdom of the world’s largest community of risk and business professionals. For more information about RANE, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks to RANE global security analyst, Isaia Galace, about Afghanistan. A year after the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, they discuss what's happening with foreign counterterrorism efforts, with a close look at what the late-July U.S. killing of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri says about U.S. capabilities in the country.RANE (Risk Assistance Network + Exchange) is a global risk intelligence company that provides risk and security professionals with access to critical insights, analysis, and support, enabling them to more effectively anticipate, monitor, and respond to emerging risks and threats. RANE clients benefit from improved situational awareness, more efficient access to relevant intelligence and expertise, and better risk management outcomes. Join the millions who are tapping into the collective wisdom of the world’s largest community of risk and business professionals. For more information about RANE, visit <a href="https://www.ranenetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ranenetwork.com</a>.

Essential Geopolitics: An Afghanistan Security Briefing

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, our host David Lawrence gets an update on COVID from Fred Southwick, an infectious disease specialist at teh University of Florida College of Medicine. they talk about booster safety, who should get them, and why you might not want to throw away your masks.RANE (Risk Assistance Network + Exchange) is a global risk intelligence company that provides risk and security professionals with access to critical insights, analysis, and support, enabling them to more effectively anticipate, monitor, and respond to emerging risks and threats. RANE clients benefit from improved situational awareness, more efficient access to relevant intelligence and expertise, and better risk management outcomes. Join the millions who are tapping into the collective wisdom of the world’s largest community of risk and business professionals. For more information about RANE, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of the RANE Insights podcast, our host David Lawrence gets an update on COVID from Fred Southwick, an infectious disease specialist at teh University of Florida College of Medicine. they talk about booster safety, who should get them, and why you might not want to throw away your masks.RANE (Risk Assistance Network + Exchange) is a global risk intelligence company that provides risk and security professionals with access to critical insights, analysis, and support, enabling them to more effectively anticipate, monitor, and respond to emerging risks and threats. RANE clients benefit from improved situational awareness, more efficient access to relevant intelligence and expertise, and better risk management outcomes. Join the millions who are tapping into the collective wisdom of the world’s largest community of risk and business professionals. For more information about RANE, visit <a href="www.ranenetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ranenetwork.com</a>.

RANE Insights: What to Know About the New Covid Boosters

For many people, the letters, "AI" prompt an unconscious recoil or thoughts of dystopian futures run by autonomous robots like those in movies and books. The reality is, right now A-I, is confined to machines programmed to learn and mimic the actions of humans. But artificial intelligence can be used to bolster cybersecurity and predict cyber risks in a number of ways. In this podcast, RANE Cyber Analyst Ali Plucinski interviews Dave Wreski, the CEO at Guardian Digital about how his company uses AI to address Ransomware. Dave Wreski is the CEO at Guardian Digital which makes email safe for business by helping companies stay ahead of emerging threats, make informed cybersecurity business decisions, reduce management complexity and free up IT resources. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. Learn more about RANE’s market-leading risk intelligence products at ranenetwork.com/

For many people, the letters, "AI" prompt an unconscious recoil or thoughts of dystopian futures run by autonomous robots like those in movies and books. The reality is, right now A-I, is confined to machines programmed to learn and mimic the actions of humans. But artificial intelligence can be used to bolster cybersecurity and predict cyber risks in a number of ways. In this podcast, RANE Cyber Analyst Ali Plucinski interviews Dave Wreski, the CEO at <a href="https://guardiandigital.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guardian Digital </a>about how his company uses AI to address Ransomware. Dave Wreski is the CEO at Guardian Digital which makes email safe for business by helping companies stay ahead of emerging threats, make informed cybersecurity business decisions, reduce management complexity and free up IT resources. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. Learn more about RANE’s market-leading risk intelligence products at <a href="https://www.ranenetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ranenetwork.com/</a>

RANE Insights: Can Artificial Intelligence Solve our Ransomware Problem?

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, the conversation turns to Chile. In early September, Chilean voters overwhelmingly rejected the constitutional rewrite carried out over the course of the previous year. Although the constitutional rewrite process was formed originally after a majority of Chileans voted in favor of it, RANE Latin America analyst, Carmen Colosi, says that some surprises in the draft caused the defeat, but the process of drafting a constitution is far from over. You can read RANE's analysis of Chile’s constitutional referendum in Worldview, RANE’s geopolitical intelligence solution. With interactive graphics, RANE’s exclusive global risk monitor, key forecast questions, and global threat monitoring, security professionals rely on RANE Worldview. Sign up for a trial at ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, the conversation turns to Chile. In early September, Chilean voters overwhelmingly rejected the constitutional rewrite carried out over the course of the previous year. Although the constitutional rewrite process was formed originally after a majority of Chileans voted in favor of it, RANE Latin America analyst, Carmen Colosi, says that some surprises in the draft caused the defeat, but the process of drafting a constitution is far from over. You can read RANE's analysis of Chile’s constitutional referendum in <a href="https://www.ranenetwork.com/rane-worldview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Worldview, RANE’s geopolitical intelligence solution</a>. With interactive graphics, RANE’s exclusive global risk monitor, key forecast questions, and global threat monitoring, security professionals rely on RANE Worldview. Sign up for a trial at <a href="ranenetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ranenetwork.com</a>.

Essential Geopolitics: Chile Constitution Round Two

The subject of this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast is Al Shabaab. Al Shabaab is a Somalia-based Islamic insurgence group active in East Africa. It has been responsible for hundreds of violent attacks in that country over the past few years. And now, amid political instability and a worsening drought, the group could be growing. RANE's global security analyst, Charles Thorson talks to Emily Donahue about the security risks posed by Al-Shabaab.RANE (Risk Assistance Network + Exchange) is a global risk intelligence company that provides risk and security professionals with access to critical insights, analysis and support, enabling them to more effectively anticipate, monitor, and respond to emerging risks and threats. RANE clients benefit from improved situational awareness, more efficient access to relevant intelligence and expertise, and better risk management outcomes. Join the millions who are tapping into the collective wisdom of the world’s largest community of risk and business professionals. For more information about RANE, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

The subject of this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast is Al Shabaab. Al Shabaab is a Somalia-based Islamic insurgence group active in East Africa. It has been responsible for hundreds of violent attacks in that country over the past few years. And now, amid political instability and a worsening drought, the group could be growing. RANE's global security analyst, Charles Thorson talks to Emily Donahue about the security risks posed by Al-Shabaab.RANE (Risk Assistance Network + Exchange) is a global risk intelligence company that provides risk and security professionals with access to critical insights, analysis and support, enabling them to more effectively anticipate, monitor, and respond to emerging risks and threats. RANE clients benefit from improved situational awareness, more efficient access to relevant intelligence and expertise, and better risk management outcomes. Join the millions who are tapping into the collective wisdom of the world’s largest community of risk and business professionals. For more information about RANE, visit <a href="www.ranenetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ranenetwork.com</a>.

Essential Geopolitics: Monitoring Al Shabaab

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, the focus is fighting between Ethiopia's government forces and Tigray Rebels. The long conflict between the government and rebels in the Tigray region of the country was - for a brief time earlier this year - subdued under a humanitarian truce. You see, the Horn of Africa is facing one of the most severe droughts in recent history. And 10 million people are at risk of starving. But now, fighting has resumed. David Newman, a Global Security Analyst with RANE, offers guidance. David Newman is a global security analyst with RANE. You can read his work in RANE Threat Lens, which is an app that delivers Strategic and Tactical Intelligence for Global Organizations. Find out more about RANE risk intelligence, and RANE Threatlens at ranenetwork.com. 

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, the focus is fighting between Ethiopia's government forces and Tigray Rebels. The long conflict between the government and rebels in the Tigray region of the country was - for a brief time earlier this year - subdued under a humanitarian truce. You see, the Horn of Africa is facing one of the most severe droughts in recent history. And 10 million people are at risk of starving. But now, fighting has resumed. David Newman, a Global Security Analyst with RANE, offers guidance. David Newman is a global security analyst with RANE. You can read his work in RANE Threat Lens, which is an app that delivers Strategic and Tactical Intelligence for Global Organizations. Find out more about RANE risk intelligence, and RANE Threatlens at <a href="https://www.ranenetwork.com. " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ranenetwork.com. </a>

Essential Geopolitics: New Fighting Between Ethiopia's Government and Tigray Rebels

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Chase Blazek, an Asia-Pacific analyst with RANE. They talk about the geopolitics of Taiwan, and that of the two great powers eyeing each other over it. Taiwan is a bellwether for China’s ambitions in the Pacific, Blazek says, and those are markedly different since U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit in early August.RANE Worldview is the industry-leading geopolitical intelligence solution. Analysis, interactive graphics, risk trackers, and global threat monitoring are just a few of the functions in Worldview. Sign up for a trial at ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Chase Blazek, an Asia-Pacific analyst with RANE. They talk about the geopolitics of Taiwan, and that of the two great powers eyeing each other over it. Taiwan is a bellwether for China’s ambitions in the Pacific, Blazek says, and those are markedly different since U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit in early August. RANE Worldview is the industry-leading geopolitical intelligence solution. Analysis, interactive graphics, risk trackers, and global threat monitoring are just a few of the functions in Worldview. Sign up for a trial at <a href="www.ranenetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ranenetwork.com</a>.

Essential Geopolitics: China Turns Up the Heat on Taiwan

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks to RANE's Europe analyst, Matteo Ilardo. Energy prices in Europe have skyrocketed over the past months-- driven by the war in Ukraine. They will remain high, and get higher as that continues. You see, Russian natural gas  is critical for producing electricity, heating homes, and powering industry in Europe. As Russia has reduced the flow to Europe, there’s plenty of uncertainty about the upcoming winter. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. RANE Worldview is the industry-leading geopolitical intelligence solution. Analysis, interactive graphics, risk trackers, and global threat monitoring are just a few of the functions in Worldview. Learn more at ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks to RANE's Europe analyst, Matteo Ilardo. Energy prices in Europe have skyrocketed over the past months-- driven by the war in Ukraine. They will remain high, and get higher as that continues. You see, Russian natural gas is critical for producing electricity, heating homes, and powering industry in Europe. As Russia has reduced the flow to Europe, there’s plenty of uncertainty about the upcoming winter. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. RANE Worldview is the industry-leading geopolitical intelligence solution. Analysis, interactive graphics, risk trackers, and global threat monitoring are just a few of the functions in Worldview. Learn more at <a href="RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. Learn more about RANE’s market-leading risk intelligence products at ranenetwork.com." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ranenetwork.com.</a>

Essential Geopolitics: Europes Energy Crisis, How Bad Will it Get?

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, the topic is Indonesia. How much do you know about Indonesia? Are you aware of its growing influence in the Asia-Pacific region? Scott Kardas is - he’s RANE’s Asia Pacific analyst. Kardas says Jakarta will look for new industrial development and investment, such as high-value manufacturing and electric vehicle production. A higher growth target also means Jakarta likely will look to court foreign investment directly to attract high-value companies like Tesla. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. Learn more about RANE’s market-leading risk intelligence products at ranenetwork.com

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, the topic is Indonesia. How much do you know about Indonesia? Are you aware of its growing influence in the Asia-Pacific region? Scott Kardas is - he’s RANE’s Asia Pacific analyst. Kardas says Jakarta will look for new industrial development and investment, such as high-value manufacturing and electric vehicle production. A higher growth target also means Jakarta likely will look to court foreign investment directly to attract high-value companies like Tesla. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. Learn more about RANE’s market-leading risk intelligence products at<a href="ranenetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ranenetwork.com</a>

Essential Geopolitics: Indonesia on the Rise

In this week's RANE Insights podcast, newly titled Beyond COVID: The New and the Next Emerging Viruses to watch, our host David Lawrence talks with Dr. Bill Lang, an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, about what some are calling Covid’s final chapter. Plus a review of monkeypox and why this fall's flu season could be the worst in years. They also dive into the CDC's announcement that it mishandled its COVID messaging.RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. Learn more about RANE’s market-leading risk intelligence products at ranenetwork.com.

In this week's RANE Insights podcast, newly titled Beyond COVID: The New and the Next Emerging Viruses to watch, our host David Lawrence talks with Dr. Bill Lang, an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, about what some are calling Covid’s final chapter. Plus a review of monkeypox and why this fall's flu season could be the worst in years. They also dive into the CDC's announcement that it mishandled its COVID messaging.RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. Learn more about RANE’s market-leading risk intelligence products at <a href="ranenetwork.com " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ranenetwork.com</a>.

Beyond Covid: The New and the Next Viruses Worth Watching

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Excellent interview with Austin about his book Tehran’s Vengeance. 
Mr Burton’s experience shines as always.

David Austin with Fred Burton

RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides access to critical insights, analysis, and support to ensure business continuity and resiliency for our members. The RANE podcast is dedicated to succinct, clear conversations with thought leaders about managing business risk, best practices, geopolitical risk, and the underlying, global trends that drive the international system. The brings global events into valuable perspective, empowering businesses, governments, and individuals to confidently navigate an increasingly complex international environment.

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Annie Jacobsen

"In a perfect world, the State Department is able to work out the conflicts that we're having with other nations. And the second option, traditionally, historically, is war. So only after 1947, after the national security act was this third option put into play, which is the CIA's hidden hand. So in essence if diplomacy fails and war is unwise, call on the CIA's Special Activities Division." Those are the words that investigative journalist and author Annie Jacobsen uses to describe the work of the CIA's paramilitary arm. And that work is the subject of Jacobsen's latest, Surprise, Kill, Vanish: The Secret History of CIA Paramilitary Armies, Operators, and Assassins. In this episode of Stratfor Talks' Pen and Sword, host Fred Burton speaks with Jacobsen about her inspiration, how she conducted her research and what she learned about the element of U.S. foreign policy payed out in secret. 

"In a perfect world, the State Department is able to work out the conflicts that we're having with other nations. And the second option, traditionally, historically, is war. So only after 1947, after the national security act was this third option put into play, which is the CIA's hidden hand. So in essence if diplomacy fails and war is unwise, call on the CIA's Special Activities Division." Those are the words that investigative journalist and author Annie Jacobsen uses to describe the work of the CIA's paramilitary arm. And that work is the subject of Jacobsen's latest, Surprise, Kill, Vanish: The Secret History of CIA Paramilitary Armies, Operators, and Assassins. In this episode of Stratfor Talks' Pen and Sword, host Fred Burton speaks with Jacobsen about her inspiration, how she conducted her research and what she learned about the element of U.S. foreign policy payed out in secret.

Surprise Kill Vanish with Fred Burton and Annie Jacobsen

In this episode of the Stratfor podcast, a discussion of the relationship between Russia and China amid a global power competition that includes the United States. Our guest is Artyom Lukin, an associate professor at the School of Regional and International Studies, Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Russia. Lukin has authored numerous chapters, papers and commentaries, in Russian and English, on Asia-Pacific international politics and Russia's engagement with Asia. His latest book (co-authored with Rensselaer Lee) is Russia's Far East: New Dynamics in Asia Pacific and Beyond (2015).Lukin is a regular contributor to Stratfor Worldview, and discusses the rapidly evolving geopolitical relationship between China and Russia, from weapons sales to Arctic cooperation to strategic agreements.

In this episode of the Stratfor podcast, a discussion of the relationship between Russia and China amid a global power competition that includes the United States. Our guest is Artyom Lukin, an associate professor at the School of Regional and International Studies, Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Russia. Lukin has authored numerous chapters, papers and commentaries, in Russian and English, on Asia-Pacific international politics and Russia's engagement with Asia. His latest book (co-authored with Rensselaer Lee) is Russia's Far East: New Dynamics in Asia Pacific and Beyond (2015).Lukin is a regular contributor to Stratfor Worldview, and discusses the rapidly evolving geopolitical relationship between China and Russia, from weapons sales to Arctic cooperation to strategic agreements.

Analysis of Russia and China's Relationship

In this Essential Geopolitics podcast, Senior Analyst Matthew Bey discusses the United States' grievances with the WTO.

Why the U.S. Has Hamstrung the WTO

South Asia analyst Faisel Pervaiz explains the battle between secularism and religious law that has shaped Pakistan's past and now impacts its present. Also, Chief Intelligence Officer Jon Sather discusses five ways that technology has changed the field of intelligence work since 1996 -- another installment in Stratfor's 20th anniversary occasional series. And Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Goujon explains Russia's strategy in Syria, in response to a reader request.

South Asia analyst Faisel Pervaiz explains the battle between secularism and religious law that has shaped Pakistan's past and now impacts its present. Also, Chief Intelligence Officer Jon Sather discusses five ways that technology has changed the field of intelligence work since 1996 -- another installment in Stratfor's 20th anniversary occasional series. And Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Goujon explains Russia's strategy in Syria, in response to a reader request.

Pakistan's Identity Crisis & 5 Ways Technology Has Changed Intelligence

Continuing a conversation with Stratfor's Reva Goujon and Russell Gold about his new book, Superpower!, the two dig into the impacts of climate change on hydrocarbon-based and renewable energies, energy subsidies and even the 2020 race for US President.

The Politics and Geopolitics of Energy with Russell Gold

With tensions running high in the East and South China Seas, Omar Lamrani explains the subtleties of China's counterintervention strategy. Also, security expert Fred Burton kicks off the first part of Stratfor's 20th anniversary series, "20 Ways the World Has Changed in 20 Years," with a look at five lasting impacts of the 9/11 attacks.

With tensions running high in the East and South China Seas, Omar Lamrani explains the subtleties of China's counterintervention strategy. Also, security expert Fred Burton kicks off the first part of Stratfor's 20th anniversary series, "20 Ways the World Has Changed in 20 Years," with a look at five lasting impacts of the 9/11 attacks.

Examining China's A2AD Strategy & 5 Impacts of the 9/11 Strikes

War evolves. From technology and tactics to the strategic imperatives shaping the future of conflict, we explore the evolution of war since World War I in this episode of the Stratfor Podcast.Stratfor Senior Military Analyst Omar Lamrani and Director of Analyst Operation Paul Floyd join Editorial Director Ben Sheen to explore why and how military strategies have changed over the last 100 years and what war between nations will look like in the future.Read our latest analysis on this topic and more at Stratfor Worldview. If you’re not already a Worldview member, you can subscribe today at: https://worldview.stratfor.com/subscribeRelated Reading: Avoiding a War in Space - https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/avoiding-war-spaceThe Real Danger From Space Weapons - https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/real-danger-space-weaponsExplaining the Hype Around Hypersonic Weapons - https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/explaining-hype-around-hypersonic-weaponsThe Unstoppable Spread of Armed Drones - https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/unstoppable-spread-armed-dronesChina’s Navy Prepares to Close the Gap on the U.S. - https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/chinas-navy-prepares-close-gap-usHave a question or comment for the Stratfor Podcast? Leave us a message and we may include your comment in a future episode. You can leave a message for our podcast team at 1-512-744-4300 x 3917 or email us at podcast@stratfor.com.

War evolves. From technology and tactics to the strategic imperatives shaping the future of conflict, we explore the evolution of war since World War I in this episode of the Stratfor Podcast. Stratfor Senior Military Analyst Omar Lamrani and Director of Analyst Operation Paul Floyd join Editorial Director Ben Sheen to explore why and how military strategies have changed over the last 100 years and what war between nations will look like in the future. Read our latest analysis on this topic and more at Stratfor Worldview. If you’re not already a Worldview member, you can subscribe today at: <a href="https://worldview.stratfor.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://worldview.stratfor.com/subscribe</a> Related Reading: Avoiding a War in Space - <a href="https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/avoiding-war-space" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/avoiding-war-space</a> The Real Danger From Space Weapons - <a href="https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/real-danger-space-weapons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/real-danger-space-weapons</a> Explaining the Hype Around Hypersonic Weapons - <a href="https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/explaining-hype-around-hypersonic-weapons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/explaining-hype-around-hypersonic-weapons</a> The Unstoppable Spread of Armed Drones - <a href="https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/unstoppable-spread-armed-drones" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/unstoppable-spread-armed-drones</a> China’s Navy Prepares to Close the Gap on the U.S. - <a href="https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/chinas-navy-prepares-close-gap-us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/chinas-navy-prepares-close-gap-us</a>Have a question or comment for the Stratfor Podcast? Leave us a message and we may include your comment in a future episode. You can leave a message for our podcast team at 1-512-744-4300 x 3917 or email us at podcast@stratfor.com.

The Evolution of War

Military analyst Paul Floyd examines the difficulties faced by military trainers in Iraq, through the lens of national and cultural identities. And Former Soviet Union analyst Lauren Goodrich discusses the Cold War art form known as Kremlinology, and how it applies to Russia today.

Military analyst Paul Floyd examines the difficulties faced by military trainers in Iraq, through the lens of national and cultural identities. And Former Soviet Union analyst Lauren Goodrich discusses the Cold War art form known as Kremlinology, and how it applies to Russia today.

The Trouble With Training Troops & Kremlinology

Mike Giglio

The group built quickly, claiming space left behind by the Syrian civil war and the chaos in the wake of the long US war in Iraq. By mid-2014, the group known to many countries as "Daesh" had declared a caliphate. Within a year it had claimed larges swathes of land in Iraq and Syria, gained affiliates and inspired followers in more than a dozen other countries -- and begun a reign of terror for any who did not conform to its rigid, violent interpretation of Sharia law. In late 2015, the self-titled Islamic State, aka ISIS, became the focus of international military action that included airstrikes, weapons deliveries and eventually, bloody, costly door-to-door combat in Iraq and Syria. The manhunt was on for affiliates in other countries. In Shatter the Nations: ISIS and the War for the Caliphate, Mike Giglio tells the story of the rise of the caliphate and "the ramshackle coalition -- aided by secretive Western troops and American airstrikes -- that was assembled to break it down village by village, district by district." Giglio spoke to Stratfor's Fred Burton for the Pen and Sword podcast.

The group built quickly, claiming space left behind by the Syrian civil war and the chaos in the wake of the long US war in Iraq. By mid-2014, the group known to many countries as "Daesh" had declared a caliphate. Within a year it had claimed larges swathes of land in Iraq and Syria, gained affiliates and inspired followers in more than a dozen other countries -- and begun a reign of terror for any who did not conform to its rigid, violent interpretation of Sharia law. In late 2015, the self-titled Islamic State, aka ISIS, became the focus of international military action that included airstrikes, weapons deliveries and eventually, bloody, costly door-to-door combat in Iraq and Syria. The manhunt was on for affiliates in other countries. In Shatter the Nations: ISIS and the War for the Caliphate, Mike Giglio tells the story of the rise of the caliphate and "the ramshackle coalition -- aided by secretive Western troops and American airstrikes -- that was assembled to break it down village by village, district by district." Giglio spoke to Stratfor's Fred Burton for the Pen and Sword podcast.

Shatter The Nations with Mike Giglio

In the wake of the San Bernardino, Calif., terrorist attacks, security expert Scott Stewart discusses impacts to the U.S. political system. Also, Chief Intelligence Officer Jon Sather shares his top reading picks for the coming year.

In the wake of the San Bernardino, Calif., terrorist attacks, security expert Scott Stewart discusses impacts to the U.S. political system. Also, Chief Intelligence Officer Jon Sather shares his top reading picks for the coming year.

Terrorism, Civil Rights and Security

In this episode of the Stratfor podcast, a conversation about Turkey. Domestic challenges from politics to the economy are pulling at the rule of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Relations between the United States and Turkey spiraled to such a nadir after Ankara launched an offensive into northeastern Syria, that Congress called for sanctions. Meantime, Turkey's relationship with the European Union appears to be fraying at the edges. All of this raises the question: will Turkey turn its sights on Russia? Stratfor's Emily Hawthorne speaks with Sinan Ciddi, Assistant Professor, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University and Director of the Institute of Turkish Studies.

In this episode of the Stratfor podcast, a conversation about Turkey. Domestic challenges from politics to the economy are pulling at the rule of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Relations between the United States and Turkey spiraled to such a nadir after Ankara launched an offensive into northeastern Syria, that Congress called for sanctions. Meantime, Turkey's relationship with the European Union appears to be fraying at the edges. All of this raises the question: will Turkey turn its sights on Russia? Stratfor's Emily Hawthorne speaks with Sinan Ciddi, Assistant Professor, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University and Director of the Institute of Turkish Studies.

Turkey and the West: A Gathering Storm?

Brad Taylor

In this episode of Stratfor's Pen and Sword Podcast, Fred Burton speaks to Brad Taylor, best-selling author of 13 novels. In his latest, a Pike Logan thriller, Hunter Killer, takes place in the area where Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay meet. Logan encounters Russian assassins, corrupt politics and the fight is on to protect his team, and fertile oil fields at risk. In this wide-ranging conversation Burton and Taylor discuss the role of Army Special Forces, the US military machine, Taylor's history with Delta Force and tips for upcoming writers.

Hunter Killer with Brad Taylor

As the Russia-West standoff heats up, the concept of hybrid warfare has emerged as a particularly relevant topic on the global stage. It’s also the focus of a new series of analysis on Stratfor Worldview. In this episode of the Stratfor Podcast, host Ben Sheen sits down with Senior Eurasia Analyst Eugene Chausovsky to explore the motivation behind Russia’s hybrid warfare strategy, which countries are impacted and what tool Russia can leverage against each of them. Our series on Russia’s hybrid warfare strategy and related analysis are available on Stratfor Worldview. If you’re not already a member, you can subscribe today at: https://worldview.stratfor.com/subscribe Related Reading at Stratfor Worldview: Russia Finds A New Way To Wage An Age-Old War -  https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/russia-finds-new-way-wage-age-old-war The U.S. and Russia: A Lesson in Asymmetry -  https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/us-and-russia-lesson-asymmetry U.S. Congressional Sanctions Carry Consequences Beyond Russia -  https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/us-congressional-sanctions-carry-consequences-beyond-russia Putin Faces Off Against America’s Founding Fathers -  https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/putin-faces-against-america-s-founding-fathers Make sure you don’t miss an episode of the Stratfor Podcast by subscribing on any of these platforms. iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/stratfor-talks/id1022071615?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stratfor-talks SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/stratfortalks Libsyn: http://stratfor.libsyn.com/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-6y2ai9iFHBMd-19rDy1Dj_OL1JGakPt  Have a question or comment for the Stratfor podcast? Leave us a message and we may include your comment in a future episode. You can leave a message for our podcast team at 1-512-744-4300 x 3917 or email us at podcast@stratfor.com.

As the Russia-West standoff heats up, the concept of hybrid warfare has emerged as a particularly relevant topic on the global stage. It’s also the focus of a new series of analysis on Stratfor Worldview. In this episode of the Stratfor Podcast, host Ben Sheen sits down with Senior Eurasia Analyst Eugene Chausovsky to explore the motivation behind Russia’s hybrid warfare strategy, which countries are impacted and what tool Russia can leverage against each of them. Our series on Russia’s hybrid warfare strategy and related analysis are available on Stratfor Worldview. If you’re not already a member, you can subscribe today at: <a href="https://worldview.stratfor.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://worldview.stratfor.com/subscribe</a> Related Reading at Stratfor Worldview: Russia Finds A New Way To Wage An Age-Old War -  <a href="https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/russia-finds-new-way-wage-age-old-war" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/russia-finds-new-way-wage-age-old-war</a> The U.S. and Russia: A Lesson in Asymmetry - <a href="https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/us-and-russia-lesson-asymmetry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/us-and-russia-lesson-asymmetry</a> U.S. Congressional Sanctions Carry Consequences Beyond Russia - <a href="https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/us-congressional-sanctions-carry-consequences-beyond-russia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/us-congressional-sanctions-carry-consequences-beyond-russia</a> Putin Faces Off Against America’s Founding Fathers - <a href="https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/putin-faces-against-america-s-founding-fathers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/putin-faces-against-america-s-founding-fathers</a> Make sure you don’t miss an episode of the Stratfor Podcast by subscribing on any of these platforms. iTunes: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/stratfor-talks/id1022071615?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/stratfor-talks/id1022071615?mt=2</a> Stitcher: <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stratfor-talks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stratfor-talks</a> SoundCloud: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/stratfortalks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/stratfortalks</a> Libsyn: <a href="http://stratfor.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://stratfor.libsyn.com/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-6y2ai9iFHBMd-19rDy1Dj_OL1JGakPt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-6y2ai9iFHBMd-19rDy1Dj_OL1JGakPt</a> Have a question or comment for the Stratfor podcast? Leave us a message and we may include your comment in a future episode. You can leave a message for our podcast team at 1-512-744-4300 x 3917 or email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@stratfor.com">podcast@stratfor.com</a>.

Russia's Hybrid Warfare Strategy

In this episode of Stratfor Talks, Stratfor analysts, Emily Hawthorne and Rodger Baker discuss what we know about the escalation between the US and Iran, what is not known and what Stratfor forecasts for the next few weeks.  Open questions include the role of Houthis, Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

In this episode of Stratfor Talks, Stratfor analysts, Emily Hawthorne and Rodger Baker discuss what we know about the escalation between the US and Iran, what is not known and what Stratfor forecasts for the next few weeks.  Open questions include the role of Houthis, Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

Stratfor Analysis on What Exactly is Happening and Will Happen Between the US and Iran

On November 8, the United States elected Donald Trump as its next president. President-elect Trump does not officially take office until January 20, 2017, but the question of what a Trump presidency could mean for U.S. foreign policy is already circling the globe. Two of Stratfor’s lead analysts, Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Goujon and Vice President of Strategic Analysis Rodger Baker, sit down to discuss that very question and offer some context for this ongoing conversation in the latest episode of the Stratfor Talks podcast. Then Deputy Editor Lynn Wise speaks with Stratfor Senior Eurasia Analyst Lauren Goodrich about the role geography plays in Russia’s historical pattern of expansion and contraction.  Have a question or comment for the Stratfor Talks podcast? Leave us a message and we may include your comment in a future episode. You can reach Stratfor Talks at 1-512-744-4300 x 3917. You can also email us at podcast@stratfor.com.RELATED READING: A Simple Tool for Understanding the Trump Presidency An Asian Perspective on the U.S. Elections   Negotiating NAFTA’s Future Russia Falls Into Old Habits

On November 8, the United States elected Donald Trump as its next president. President-elect Trump does not officially take office until January 20, 2017, but the question of what a Trump presidency could mean for U.S. foreign policy is already circling the globe. Two of Stratfor’s lead analysts, Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Goujon and Vice President of Strategic Analysis Rodger Baker, sit down to discuss that very question and offer some context for this ongoing conversation in the latest episode of the Stratfor Talks podcast. Then Deputy Editor Lynn Wise speaks with Stratfor Senior Eurasia Analyst Lauren Goodrich about the role geography plays in Russia’s historical pattern of expansion and contraction. Have a question or comment for the Stratfor Talks podcast? Leave us a message and we may include your comment in a future episode. You can reach Stratfor Talks at <a>1-512-744-4300 x 3917</a>. You can also email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@stratfor.com">podcast@stratfor.com</a>.RELATED READING: <a href="https://www.stratfor.com/weekly/simple-tool-understanding-trump-presidency" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Simple Tool for Understanding the Trump Presidency</a> <a href="https://www.stratfor.com/analysis/asian-perspective-us-elections" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Asian Perspective on the U.S. Elections</a> <a href="https://www.stratfor.com/analysis/negotiating-naftas-future" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Negotiating NAFTA’s Future</a> <a href="https://www.stratfor.com/weekly/russia-falls-old-habits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Russia Falls Into Old Habits</a>

U.S. Foreign Policy Implications of a Trump Presidency

Analyst Mark Fleming-Williams explores competing visions for the future of the European Union, and security expert Fred Burton looks back at the 1979 hostage crisis, 36 years after it began. 

Analyst Mark Fleming-Williams explores competing visions for the future of the European Union, and security expert Fred Burton looks back at the 1979 hostage crisis, 36 years after it began.

Angst in the Heart of Europe

As the battle to retake the Northern Iraqi city of Mosul from the Islamic State fast approaches, Stratfor Senior Analyst Sim Tack sits down with Senior Military Analyst Omar Lamrani and Middle East and North Africa Analyst Emily Hawthorne to discuss what the battle will look like and why the fight against the Islamic State isn’t the only concern for forces on the ground. Then host Ben Sheen explores the commercial potential of Hyperloop transportation with Stratfor Science and Technology Analyst Rebecca Keller. Have a question or comment for the Stratfor Talks podcast? Leave us a message and we may include your comment in a future episode. You can reach Stratfor Talks at 1-512-744-4300 x 3917. You can also email us at podcast@stratfor.com.   RELATED READING: Iraqi Security Forces Inch Closer to Mosul Stratfor Fourth-Quarter Forecast: Middle East &amp; North Africa The Hype Surrounding Hyperloop Russia’s Search for Foreign Investment

As the battle to retake the Northern Iraqi city of Mosul from the Islamic State fast approaches, Stratfor Senior Analyst Sim Tack sits down with Senior Military Analyst Omar Lamrani and Middle East and North Africa Analyst Emily Hawthorne to discuss what the battle will look like and why the fight against the Islamic State isn’t the only concern for forces on the ground. Then host Ben Sheen explores the commercial potential of Hyperloop transportation with Stratfor Science and Technology Analyst Rebecca Keller. Have a question or comment for the Stratfor Talks podcast? Leave us a message and we may include your comment in a future episode. You can reach Stratfor Talks at <a>1-512-744-4300 x 3917</a>. You can also email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@stratfor.com">podcast@stratfor.com</a>. RELATED READING: <a href="https://www.stratfor.com/snapshots/iraq-security-forces-inch-closer-mosul" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Iraqi Security Forces Inch Closer to Mosul</a> <a href="https://www.stratfor.com/forecast/fourth-quarter-forecast-middle-eastnorth-africa/middle-east-and-north-africa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stratfor Fourth-Quarter Forecast: Middle East &amp; North Africa</a> <a href="https://www.stratfor.com/analysis/hype-surrounding-hyperloop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hype Surrounding Hyperloop</a> <a href="https://www.stratfor.com/analysis/russias-search-foreign-investment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Russia’s Search for Foreign Investment</a>

The Battle for Mosul

Disruptive technologies can potentially lead to major geopolitical shifts. In the latest Stratfor Talks podcast, Science and Technology Analyst Rebecca Keller looks at several emerging fields and how they may reshape current global trends. Then Senior Analyst Sim Tack sits down to discuss Strafor’s Focal Point series of satellite imagery and how it contributes to Stratfor’s broader strategic intelligence analysis. Have a question or comment for the Stratfor Talks podcast? Leave us a message and we may include your comment in a future episode. You can reach Stratfor Talks at 1-512-744-4300 x 3917. You can also email us at podcast@stratfor.com.    RELATED READING: Disruptive Technology: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants  The Rise of Manufacturing Marks the Fall of Globalization The Fertile Common Ground Between Technology and AgricultureBattery Technology: A Different Kind of Power StruggleFocal Point: A Glimpse Into the Battle for Mosul

Disruptive technologies can potentially lead to major geopolitical shifts. In the latest Stratfor Talks podcast, Science and Technology Analyst Rebecca Keller looks at several emerging fields and how they may reshape current global trends. Then Senior Analyst Sim Tack sits down to discuss Strafor’s Focal Point series of satellite imagery and how it contributes to Stratfor’s broader strategic intelligence analysis. Have a question or comment for the Stratfor Talks podcast? Leave us a message and we may include your comment in a future episode. You can reach Stratfor Talks at <a>1-512-744-4300 x 3917</a>. You can also email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@stratfor.com">podcast@stratfor.com</a>.   RELATED READING: <a href="https://www.stratfor.com/analysis/disruptive-technology-standing-shoulders-giants" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Disruptive Technology: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants </a> <a href="https://www.stratfor.com/weekly/rise-manufacturing-marks-fall-globalization" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Rise of Manufacturing Marks the Fall of Globalization</a> <a href="https://www.stratfor.com/analysis/fertile-common-ground-between-technology-and-agriculture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Fertile Common Ground Between Technology and Agriculture</a><a href="https://www.stratfor.com/analysis/battery-technology-different-kind-power-struggle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Battery Technology: A Different Kind of Power Struggle</a><a href="https://www.stratfor.com/analysis/glimpse-battle-mosul" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Focal Point: A Glimpse Into the Battle for Mosul</a>

Geopolitics, Science & Disruptive Technologies

Amid discussions about a multi-speed Europe and two tracks toward integration, we sit down with Stratfor Senior Europe Analyst Adriano Bosoni to discuss the future of the European Union in this episode of the podcast. Then in part two of the podcast, Senior Global Analyst Matthew Bey and Senior Military Analyst Omar Lamrani to discuss the geopolitics of space and evolving security interests there.   You can find our latest analysis and forecasting on these topics and more at Stratfor Worldview. If you’re not already a member, you can subscribe today at: https://worldview.stratfor.com/subscribe   Related Reading at Stratfor Worldview: Stratfor’s Decade Forecast: 2015–2025 -  https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/decade-forecast-2015-2025   In Europe, France Leads the Protectionist Charge -  https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/europe-france-leads-protectionist-charge   The Battle to Militarize Space Has Begun -  https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/battle-militarize-space-has-begun   Make sure you don’t miss an episode of the Stratfor Podcast by subscribing on any of these platforms.   iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/stratfor-talks/id1022071615?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stratfor-talks SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/stratfortalks Libsyn: http://stratfor.libsyn.com/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-6y2ai9iFHBMd-19rDy1Dj_OL1JGakPt   Have a question or comment for the Stratfor podcast? Leave us a message and we may include your comment in a future episode. You can leave a message for our podcast team at 1-512-744-4300 x 3917 or email us at podcast@stratfor.com.

Amid discussions about a multi-speed Europe and two tracks toward integration, we sit down with Stratfor Senior Europe Analyst Adriano Bosoni to discuss the future of the European Union in this episode of the podcast. Then in part two of the podcast, Senior Global Analyst Matthew Bey and Senior Military Analyst Omar Lamrani to discuss the geopolitics of space and evolving security interests there. You can find our latest analysis and forecasting on these topics and more at Stratfor Worldview. If you’re not already a member, you can subscribe today at: <a href="https://worldview.stratfor.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://worldview.stratfor.com/subscribe</a> Related Reading at Stratfor Worldview: Stratfor’s Decade Forecast: 2015–2025 - <a href="https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/decade-forecast-2015-2025" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/decade-forecast-2015-2025</a> In Europe, France Leads the Protectionist Charge - <a href="https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/europe-france-leads-protectionist-charge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/europe-france-leads-protectionist-charge</a> The Battle to Militarize Space Has Begun - <a href="https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/battle-militarize-space-has-begun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/battle-militarize-space-has-begun</a> Make sure you don’t miss an episode of the Stratfor Podcast by subscribing on any of these platforms. iTunes: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/stratfor-talks/id1022071615?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/stratfor-talks/id1022071615?mt=2</a> Stitcher: <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stratfor-talks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stratfor-talks</a> SoundCloud: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/stratfortalks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/stratfortalks</a> Libsyn: <a href="http://stratfor.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://stratfor.libsyn.com/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-6y2ai9iFHBMd-19rDy1Dj_OL1JGakPt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-6y2ai9iFHBMd-19rDy1Dj_OL1JGakPt</a> Have a question or comment for the Stratfor podcast? Leave us a message and we may include your comment in a future episode. You can leave a message for our podcast team at 1-512-744-4300 x 3917 or email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@stratfor.com">podcast@stratfor.com</a>.

Europe, A Union Divided?

The Soviet Union collapsed 25-years ago, but Russia today is now reasserting itself on the international stage. To learn more about developments in Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union and a look at what’s ahead, Stratfor Senior Eurasia Analyst Lauren Goodrich joins the Stratfor Talks podcast. Then Stratfor Sub-Saharan Africa Analyst Stephen Rakowski answers one of our listener questions about challenges to economic development in Africa and South Asia Analyst Faisel Pervaiz returns to the podcast to explain how Pakistan’s geography continues to shape that nation’s foreign policy. Have a question or comment for the Stratfor Talks podcast? Leave us a message and we may include your comment in a future episode. You can reach Stratfor Talks at 1-512-744-4300 x 3917. You can also email us at podcast@stratfor.com. RELATED READING: From Red to Silver: The 25th Anniversary of the Fall of the Soviet Union Stratfor 2017 Annual Forecast: Sub-Saharan Africa Stratfor 2017 Annual Forecast: South Asia   The Hunt for Russia’s Next Enemy

The Soviet Union collapsed 25-years ago, but Russia today is now reasserting itself on the international stage. To learn more about developments in Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union and a look at what’s ahead, Stratfor Senior Eurasia Analyst Lauren Goodrich joins the Stratfor Talks podcast. Then Stratfor Sub-Saharan Africa Analyst Stephen Rakowski answers one of our listener questions about challenges to economic development in Africa and South Asia Analyst Faisel Pervaiz returns to the podcast to explain how Pakistan’s geography continues to shape that nation’s foreign policy. Have a question or comment for the Stratfor Talks podcast? Leave us a message and we may include your comment in a future episode. You can reach Stratfor Talks at <a>1-512-744-4300 x 3917</a>. You can also email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@stratfor.com">podcast@stratfor.com</a>. RELATED READING: <a href="https://www.stratfor.com/analysis/red-silver-25th-anniversary-fall-soviet-union" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From Red to Silver: The 25th Anniversary of the Fall of the Soviet Union</a> <a href="https://www.stratfor.com/forecast/2017-annual-forecast-sub-saharan-africa/sub-saharan-africa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stratfor 2017 Annual Forecast: Sub-Saharan Africa</a> <a href="https://www.stratfor.com/forecast/2017-annual-forecast-south-asia/south-asia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stratfor 2017 Annual Forecast: South Asia</a> <a href="https://www.stratfor.com/weekly/hunt-russias-next-enemy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hunt for Russia’s Next Enemy</a>

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