Podcasts about essential geopolitics

Despite GOP-backed challenges to US Presidential election results, Former Vice President Joseph Biden is considered president-elect of the United States. In this Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Emily Donahue is joined by Stratfor’s Senior Global analyst, Matthew Bey to discuss some of the geopolitical implications and changing relationships with both allies and competitors a Biden presidency would entail. Topics include between the US and China and the US and Iran, as well as potential environmental policies. Sign up for Stratfor's free newsletter to keep up with essential geopolitics here: Stratfor.com/subscribe.

In this edition of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Emily Donahue speaks to Evan Rees, Asia Pacific analyst for Worldview. The student-led Thai protest movement recently rejected the government's offer to join a reconciliation committee. In response to the ongoing demonstrations, Thailand’s military-aligned government has sought to start a constitutional reform process. Will it work? Together Stratfor and Rane help you understand the "why" behind what's happening now - - because what happens next - - well, that’s up to you. To read all of Stratfor's security and geopolitical content, please subscribe https://stratfor.com/podcastoffer.

In this episode of Stratfor's Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Stratfor’s senior analyst for global economics, Michael Monderer. In this last quarter of an economically eventful year - with markets and economies slowed in large part by COVID-19 - new lockdowns in Europe and even in parts of the US bring with them anticipated negative economic impacts. China looks to be the only country that may actually have had economic growth this year. They discuss how China has exited the lockdown and how the rest of the global economy might fare. To read all of Stratfor's security and geopolitical content, please subscribe https://stratfor.com/podcastoffer.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Emily Donahue speaks with Dr. Rebecca Keller, Stratfor’s Senior Science and Technology Analyst, about the race for a COVID-19 vaccine. After nearly a year of global health and economic effects from the coronavirus pandemic, more experts are saying there could be a vaccine within a few months. The US may have one sooner, if President Trump is able to get a vaccine approved as quickly as he wants. But there have been lasting impacts of President Trumps’s efforts to push for a speedy approval of a vaccine. Together Stratfor and Rane help you understand the "why" behind what's happening now - - because what happens next - - well, that’s up to you. Individuals and organizations turn to us for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. Are you a Business? Click here to learn more about how RANE is helping clients during the coronavirus crisis. Are you an Individual? Click here to read all of Stratfor's security and geopolitical articles and subscribe.

In this episode of Stratfor's Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Emily Donahue speaks with Ben West, Senior Global Security Analyst. The topic: the murder of a French teacher for showing his class cartoons of the prophet Mohammed as the trial began in the 2015 attack against French magazine, Charlie Hebdo, for its publication of such cartoons. French police have arrested and detained at least 15 people linked to the attacker and the slain teacher, but so far no indication of deep coordination. Anti-Islamic and xenophobic retaliatory attacks against the Muslim community in France and elsewhere are likely. You can read Ben west’s analysis of this situation - and Stratfor’s security intelligence with a subscription to Stratfor Worldview. Check out the special price for Podcast listeners at stratfor.com/podcastoffer.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Emily Donahue speaks with senior Europe analyst, Adriano Bosoni about the ongoing Brexit trade deal talks with the EU. While they may be stalled, Stratfor expects a deal by year's end. But that is just the first of several negotiations that the UK will have to undertake as it redefines its trade, security and other relationships around the globe.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Emily Donahue speaks with Sim Tack, senior global analyst for Stratfor. In recent weeks, there has been a flare-up in border tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed region of Nagorno Karabakh. While such flare ups are not unusual, this one was unusual in its intensity. Tack explains why the two countries continue to fight over this region and what a settlement in the works may reveal. Together Stratfor and Rane help you understand the "why" behind what's happening now , because what happens next is up to you. Are you a Business? Visit ranenetwork.com to learn more about how RANE can help you. Are you an Individual? Visit stratfor.com/podcastoffer to subscribe and read all of Stratfor's security and geopolitical articles.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, a conversation about crossroads. In the next three weeks the Americas will experience three significant elections. The. U.S. presidential election, a referendum to decide whether Chile will draft a new Constitution and a general election in Bolivia to elect a new president and new congress. Emily Donahue spoke with Stratfor’s Americas analyst, Cesar Martinez, about what is at stake. Individuals and organizations turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. Click here to read all of Stratfor's security and geopolitical articles and subscribe. Stratfor.com/podcastoffer

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, North Korea will mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party on October 10. There have been concerns raised of a North Korean “provocation” to coincide with the anniversary and perhaps influence the U.S. elections. Stratfor Senior Vice President for Strategic Analysis, Rodger Baker talks about what the world can expect from North Korea. You can read Rodger Baker’s columns on geopolitics with a subscription to Stratfor Worldview. Check out the special price for Podcast listeners at stratfor.com/podcastoffer.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, US democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden recently wrote that if he were elected president, the United States would re-enter the JCPOA. That’s the agreement negotiated in 2015 to contain Iran’s nuclear ambitions. President Trump withdrew from the deal in 2018. Emily Donahue Speaks to Matthew Bey, who is Stratfor’s Senior global analyst about whether that would even be possible. Individuals and organizations turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. Are you a Business? Visit ranenetwork.com to learn more about how RANE is helping clients during the coronavirus crisis. Are you an Individual? Subscribe to read all of Stratfor's security and geopolitical articles. Podcast listeners get a special low rate at stratfor.com/podcast offer.

Stratfor has released an updated intelligence report on Chinese military infrastructure development along the Indian border. In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Emily Donahue speaks to the report's author, Sim Tack, Stratfor’s senior global analyst. The conversation includes discussion of the regional rivalry and how Stratfor advanced understanding of strategic calculations by India and China, zooming out from the tactical events in east Ladakh, to the broader regional questions and long term outlook. Click here to read all of Stratfor's security and geopolitical articles and subscribe.

In this episode of teh Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Emily Donahue speaks to Stratfor Asia Pacific analyst, Evan Rees. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gave a U.N. General Assembly speech this week that indicated he would take a hardline position on his country's South China Sea claims. Individuals and organizations turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. Are you a Business? Click here to learn more about how RANE is helping clients during the coronavirus crisis. Are you an Individual? Click here to read all of Stratfor's security and geopolitical articles and subscribe. Or go to stratfor.com/podcastoffer.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Emily Donahue speaks to Stratfor Senior Global Analyst Matthew Bey about the US China strategic relations heading into the fourth quarter of 2020. Bey identifies 3 key trends for businesses and professions to monitor whether the Trump presidency continues or not. Individuals and organizations turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. Are you a Business? Click here to learn more about how RANE is helping clients during the coronavirus crisis. Are you an Individual? Click here to read all of Stratfor's security and geopolitical articles and subscribe with a special offer for podcast listeners.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE Company, Emily Donahue speaks with Michael Monderer, Senior analyst for Global Economics about the the Federal Reserve's decision to keep its policy interest rate near zero at least through 2023 and until it achieves desired outcomes for employment and inflation. That’s a strong signal that getting people back to work is more important than inflation. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell made clear, however, that further fiscal stimulus is needed. Stratfor and RANE help you contextualize events as they happen and anticipate events on the horizon. We help you understand What. Happens. Next. You can read more of our comprehensive forecasting on the global economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and prepare for happens next with a subscription to Stratfor Worldview. Check out the special price for Podcast listeners at stratfor.com/podcastoffer

Exploding permafrost in Russia, weeks of historic fires in the American west, an Atlantic hurricane season with 6 major storms back to back. Persistent Drought. Catastrophic Flooding. Even Violence over increasingly scarce resources. Welcome to the climate in the 21st century. And welcome to a new geopolitical reality. In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Emily Donahue speaks with Dr. Rebecca Keller Stratfor’s Senior Science and Technology analyst. Stratfor and RANE help you contextualize events as they happen and plan for events on the horizon. You can read more of our comprehensive science and technology forecasting and prepare for happens next with a subscription to Stratfor Worldview. Check out the special price for podcast listeners at stratfor.com/podcastoffer.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, a look at the situation in Lebanon. Anyone who has watched the developments there during 2020 might feel safe in stating that the country is in crisis. Stratfor’s Middle East and North Africa analyst, Emily Hawthorne talks to Emily Donahue about why this matters in global geopolitics and what will likely happen there in the near future. Check out the special price for Stratfor Worldview for podcast listeners at stratfor.com/podcastoffer.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, A RANE company, host Emily Donahue speaks with Rodger Baker, Senior Vice President for Strategic Analysis. The subject: the Department of Defense annual report to Congress on developments regarding the Chinese military and the rapid growth of the Chinese Navy, which now has more ships than the United States Navy, and how China’s naval buildup reshape dynamics in the Asia-Pacific region. Rodger Baker’s must-read columns on China’s geopolitical rise and what happens next can be found at Stratfor Worldview. Check out the special price for Podcast listeners at stratfor.com/podcastoffer.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, Stratfor's guide to major developments, the conversation is about what happens to Japan now that its longest serving Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe has resigned. Emilly Donahue speaks with Evan Rees, Stratfor's Asia Pacific Analyst. Individuals and organizations turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. Are you a Business? Click here to learn more about how RANE is helping clients during the coronavirus crisis. Are you an Individual? Click here to read all of Stratfor's security and geopolitical articles and subscribe at a discounted rate for podcast listeners.

In this special edition of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, the conversation is about the alleged poisoning of a Russian dissident and it implications for relations between the European Union and Russia. Leading today’s conversation are Adriano Bosoni, Stratfor's Senior European analyst and Sim Tack, Senior Global analyst. Subscribers to Stratfor Worldview get access to Stratfor's deep library of content on Russia, the European Union and the confluence of global geopolitics. Subscribe with a special podcast offer.

In this special edition of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, a conversation about the multi-layered economic impacts of COVID-19. There’s little doubt that the global coronavirus pandemic has impacted all aspects of life - from education, economies, markets, governments, societies, to geopolitics, and of course, health. bout the global economic impacts of the coronavirus. As it has spread, the coronavirus has left industries stuttering in its wake, markets fluctuating widely but - as yet - it’s unclear what when things will recover - or how. In this podcast, Emily Donahue speaks with Michael Monderer, Stratfor’s Senior analyst for global economics and Emily Hawthorne, Stratfor’s Middle East and North Africa analyst. To read all Stratfor security and geopolitical articles and subscribe at a special rate for podcast listeners visit: Stratfor.com/podcastoffer.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, the topic is Turkey’s Economy and why it matters. Emily Donahue speaks with Middle East and North Africa analyst Emily Hawthorne about some of the nation's economic challenges and why the U.S., Europe and parts of Asia should pay close attention. You can read more of our comprehensive intelligence and forecasting on the region and what happens next with a subscription to Stratfor Worldview. Check out the special price for podcast listeners at stratfor.com/podcastoffer.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, the conversation turns to a new program by the European Union to promote more environmentally sustainable industry. Emily Donahue speaks with RANE analyst, Adriano Bosoni about what the the EU's Green Deal is and why is the European Commission is so excited about it; plus: Obstacles, winners and losers. Stratfor Worldview subscribers can read all of our analysis and intelligence on the global economy, the EU and more with a subscription. Podcast listeners can subscribe at a lower rate here: Stratfor.com/podcstoffer.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Emily Donahue speaks with Adriano Bosoni, Senior European Analyst for Stratfor Worldview. The topic is the European Union's Green Deal, a package of environmental policies. And the conversation turns on why it's happening now, which industries may benefit and what it will take to pass. Together Stratfor and RANE help you understand the "why" behind what's happening now. Because because what happens next; well, that’s up to you. If you’d like read more about the European Union's current fiscal crisis, the Green Deal and its efforts to contain the coronavirus, consider a subscription to Stratfor Worldview. Podcast listeners can access a special subscription at stratfor.com/podcastoffer.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Ryan Bohl speaks with Cesar Martinez, Latin America Analyst for Stratfor Worldview. The topic is the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Election. IDB was established 61 years ago and is the most important source of financing for development projects for the Latin American region. In this podcast, we learn why this year's election is so significant.

In this Essential Geopolitics podcast episode from Stratfor, a RANE Company, Emily Donahue speaks with Senior V.P. For Strategic Analysis for Stratfor, Rodger Baker. The topic is the potential for a US force drawdown in Korea. With the United States beginning to draw down forces in Germany, how likely are reductions at other large overseas postings, such as Japan and South Korea? You can read all of Stratfor's intelligence and analysis on the Korean Peninsula with a subscription to Stratfor worldview. You can also access propriety RANE network insights at Stratfor Worldview. Podcast listeners can get a discounted subscription rate at stratfor.com/podcastoffer.

In this Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Emily Donahue speaks with Evan Rees, Asia Pacific analyst, about Hong Kong’s Legislative elections and why they have been delayed for a full year, to Sept. 2021. Subscribers to Stratfor Worldview can access all our content - for a special subscription rate to Stratfor Worldview, visit stratfor.com/podcastoffer.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, we discuss Greece and Turkey. Long known for their tense relationship the two are butting heads over territorial waters. Stratfor MENA analyst, Emily Hawthorne, says that there's a lot riding on the dispute - from mineral rights to Turkey's relationship with the European Union. Podcast listeners can read all of Stratfor geopolitical content for a reduced subscription price. Visit stratfor.com/podcastoffer to see details.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, A RANE company, Michael Monderer, Stratfor’s senior analyst for global economics tells Emily Donahue that China - the second largest economy in the world - is battling a number of economic challenges, even as tensions with the United States escalate. Stratfor podcast listeners can read all of Michael Monderer's analysis of fiscal and monetary policies for Stratfor Worldview, the leading geopolitical intelligence publication, with a subscription. There's a special rate for podcast listeners. Go to stratfor.com/podcastoffer.

IN this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, the conversation is about social unrest in Latin America. Prior to being locked down, several countries in Latin America had experienced social and political unrest related to security, social programs and employment. Cesar Martinez, a Latin American analyst for Stratfor Worldview, reveals why he forecasts renewed unrest should things begin to reopen without change. Subscribers to Stratfor Worldview can read all our analysis on Latin America, COVID-19 and global geopolitics. podcast listeners can receive a special subscription rate at stratfor.com/podcastoffer.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE Company, Stratfor's Emily Donahue speaks with Michael Monderer, Stratfor Senior Analyst for Global Economics about the increasing tension between the US and China over a new national security law imposed by China on Hong Kong. Sanctions are coming but what or who will be targeted remains to be seen. Subscribers to Stratfor Worldview can read forecasts and analysis of global economics. Podcast listeners get a special rate at stratfor.com/podcastoffer.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Emily Donahue speaks to Thomas Abi-Hanna about an ongoing shadow war in the Middle East and why it is connected to cyber attacks on Israel and explosions in Iran. Subscribers to Stratfor Worldview can read full coverage and analysis of the region. For podcast listeners there is a special subscription rate.

In this Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Emily Donahue speaks to Michael Monderer, senior analyst for global economics. Donahue receives an update on the global economic impacts of Covid-19, and the near-term forecast for the global economic outlook iven the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States is in the midst of a resurgence, some states are considering re-instituting lockdowns, and the economy is not looking strong. Subscribers to Stratfor Worldview. RANE's premiere geopolitical publication, can read comprehensive analysis and forecasting on this topic. Podcast listeners get a discounted subscription rate at stratfor.com/podcastoffer.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, host Emily Donahue speaks with Stratfor Middle East and North Africa Analyst, Ryan Bohl. Israel is planning to - formally - annex disputed areas of the West bank, which it has occupied - and settled - for decades. This despite the fact that international law deems such a move illegal. They discuss why this is happening now and which parts of the West Bank is Israel thinking about annexing, as well as international reactions and the likelihood of unrest. Subscribers to Stratfor Worldview can read Bohl's geopolitical forecasts and analysis of the region. Podcast listeners get a special rate. Go to stratfor.com/podcastoffer.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Emily Donahue speaks to Asia Pacific Analyst, Evan Rees. It has been a busy few weeks on the Korean Peninsula. After weeks North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un keeping a low profile, there's been several tactical and strategic maneuverings from that regime toward South Korea, and by extension, the US. Evan Rees discusses what is going on, what has provoked North Korean anger at South Korea and why is this happening now. Subscribers to Stratfor's premiere geopolitical publication, Stratfor Worldview, can read Rees' evaluations and strategic forecasting. Podcast listeners can subscribe for a discount at stratfor.com/podcastoffer.

In this Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Emily Donahue speaks with Senior European analyst, Adriano Bosoni. Most of the data coming from Europe suggests that the continent’s economic outlook is quite negative. Bosoni answers questions including: What are the continent’s main challenges in the coming months? Is Europe’s reaction to the COVID-19 crisis different from what the governments and institutions did during the financial crisis a decade ago? And whether his crisis will have political or social repercussions. Subscribers to Stratfor Worldview can read all of Bosoni's analysis of European economies, responses to COVID-19 and more. Podcast listeners get a significantly reduced subscription rate as stratfor.com/podcastoffer.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, A RANE company, Emily Donahue speaks with Sim Tack, Senior Global analyst for Stratfor. The topic: The US has announced talks with Russia on the New START nuclear arms control treaty in Vienna on June 22. Russia had long been asking for talks to extend the treaty but the US had refused to do so --- unless a new treaty included China. What's changed? Sim Tack writes for RANE's premiere geopolitical publication, Stratfor Worldview, where you can access thousands of articles on geopolitics and security. Podcast listeners get a discounted subscription rate. Go to stratfor.com/podcast offer to sign up for full access to all our podcasts, content and videos.

In this Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Emily Donahue speaks with Stratfor's Director, Global Energy and Middle East, Greg Priddy about the Saudi currency peg. As Priddy writes in his Stratfor Worldview article on the topic, "The current collapse in crude prices is again fueling questions over the durability of the hard U.S. dollar currency peg used by Saudi Arabia. Despite the economic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, the peg is likely to survive in the near term. But structural changes in both the global oil market and the Saudi economy means Riyadh will likely devalue its currency at some point in the next five years." Subscribers to Stratfor Worldview can read this and many more articles daily from the world's leading geopolitical intelligence team. Podcast listeners get a special offer. Go to stratfor.com/podcastoffer.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Emily Donahue speak with global security analyst, Ben West about the impact of COVID-19 and the economic crisis on social protests about racial injustice. Protests were not prompted solely by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Factors intensifying the unrest in 2020 include years of building frustration over police violence against African Americans, extremely graphic video of the initial incident and protests that beget a cycle of shared content that prompts further protests. and pent up frustration over the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing lockdowns, and inconsistent messaging from leaders about efforts to manage the crisis. All of which contribute to social unrest. Subscribers to Stratfor Worldview can read decades of analysis of eaves of social unrest in the US as well as the global community. Podcast listeners get a subscription discount.

In this Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Global Security Analyst, Thomas Abi-Hanna, discusses what's has happened in the 20 years since Israel withdrew from Southern Lebanon. Points include: Why was Israel in Lebanon in the first place? What factors caused Israel to withdraw after 18 years?The geopolitical implications of the invasion and withdrawal for Israel, Lebanon and elsewhere?If you’d like to read Thomas’ analysis of security risks in the Middle East, subscribe to Stratfor Worldview. Podcast listeners get a special discount.

Protests have started again in Hong Kong, after China made a big move. In this Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, A RANE Company, Asia Pacific Analyst Evan Rees speaks with Emily Donahue about why protests in Hong Kong have reignited and why the will not burn out any time soon. A hint: It's all about Taiwan. Subscribers to Stratfor Worldview can read decades of analysis of the Hong Kong / China relationship and get exclusive access to our annual and quarterly forecasts. Click here for a special offer.

In this Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, Emily Donahue speaks with Greg Priddy. Priddy, who directs coverage of global energy and the Middle East, says the road ahead for oil producers looks long and hard. From Saudi Arabia to Russia and the U.S., the oil markets are looking at a sustained downturn, not unlike that of the mid-1980's. Subscribers to Stratfor Worldview can read all of our coverage of the Middle East. Podcast listeners get a discounted rate.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics from Stratfor, a RANE company, Emily Hawthorne discusses how the six Middle Eastern countries: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman are approaching the battle against COVID-19. As with the rest of the world, Hawthorne advises, the virus will impact economies, industries and societies. The real question is how to prevent any unrest arising from the impacts. Subscribers to Stratfor Worldview can read the latest on the geopolitical, cyber, security and risk impacts of GCOVID-19. Podcast listeners get a special offer.

In this Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, the conversation is about impending resumption of work on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany. You may recall it was interrupted last year when US sanctions forced the company providing pipe laying vessels to bow out of the project. RANE analyst, Sim Tack says it looks like the U.S. won't be able to stop it. Subscribe to Stratfor Worldview for full coverage of Nord Stream 2.

In this Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, Host Fred Burton speaks to Thomas Abi-Hanna, a global security analyst for Stratfor. As anyone in the U.S. who was alive in the 1990's might tell you, the case of convicted spy Aldrich Ames shook Washington and all of its intelligence agencies. Ames worked as a double agent for the USSR and Russia for more than a decade and his treachery led to the deaths of intelligence assets. Subscribers to Stratfor Worldview can read about Ames and the espionage tactics that continue to this day.

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

In this Essential Geopolitics podcast, Stratfor’s Middle East and North Africa analyst, Emily Hawthorne explains the evolving relationship between the United States adn Saudi Arabia and how Iran will play between both countries in 2020.To read in-depth and up-to-date analysis spanning the globe, subscribe to Stratfor Worldview, the world's leading geopolitical intelligence platform at www.worldview.stratfor.com/subscribe

In this Essential Geopolitics podcast, Stratfor’s Asia Pacific Analyst Evan Rees breaks down what’s at stake in the ongoing trade dispute between South Korea and Japan.To read in-depth and up-to-date analysis spanning the globe, subscribe to Stratfor Worldview, the world's leading geopolitical intelligence platform. worldview.stratfor.com/subscribe

In this Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, Middle East and North Africa analyst, Emily Hawthorne, discusses the business environment for international investors as well as the power play between the power elite and protestors. 

Stratfor’s “Essential Geopolitics" podcast offers listeners a dose of essential intelligence to help stay ahead of the news. In this episode, Stratfor analysts Fred Burton and Matthew Bey discuss the worsening relationship between the U.S. and Iran and what to expect in 2020.