Unconventional Knowledge by GIS
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GIS Radio: Venezuela key in Trump’s national security strategy
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a historic military operation, the U.S. has detained Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, raising questions about his regime’s future and regiona...
Of Drifting and Directing: A global outlook on power, risk and opportunity in 2026
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Unconventional Knowledge, GIS Managing Editor Andrew Kureth is joined by Prince Michael of Liechtenstein, founder and chairman of G...
GIS Radio: Russia’s Africa footprint is deeper than imagined
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Russia has increased its engagement in Africa, focusing on military presence, energy and infrastructure to secure resources and counter Western influe...
GIS Radio: Christianity and the future of Europe
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At a time of ideological exhaustion and social fragmentation, growing numbers of Europeans are rediscovering Christianity as a source of dignity and p...
GIS Radio: Chinese automation feeds global stress and domestic poverty
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Instead of focusing on the existing economic and social problems China is facing, strengthening manufacturing and exports has become Beijing’s overr...
GIS Radio: Trump’s deregulatory sweep
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump administration’s fast-moving reforms are redefining the U.S. regulatory state. An analysis by Diane Katz. Read the report here.📚 Explor...
GIS Radio: Myanmar junta seeks legitimacy through elections
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Four years after seizing power, Myanmar’s military is conducting phased elections it openly admits will exclude large parts of the country. An analy...
GIS Radio: The Black Sea region after the Russia-Ukraine war
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Russia holds its strongest position in the Black Sea region since 1991 and is poised to strengthen it further, especially if its war against Ukraine e...
GIS Radio: Trump’s long-term strategy for American power
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump’s presidency showcases disruptive strategic methods that require observing actions rather than traditional policy frameworks. An analysis by J...
GIS Radio: Meloni’s rise signals a new era of Italian political stability
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Giorgia Meloni is emerging as Europe’s unexpectedly resilient leader, reshaping Italy’s politics and influencing continental dynamics. An analysis...
GIS Radio: Germany’s tall order: Leadership to make hard decisions
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Germany faces economic strain, coalition instability and geopolitical uncertainty, yet decisive leadership still appears out of reach. An analysis by ...
GIS Radio: Digital ID: The visible and hidden implications
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Countries are rolling out digital identification schemes, but many citizens are protesting – and they may have a point. An analysis by Vahan P. Roth...
GIS Radio: Europe’s strategic dependence on China: The next energy crisis?
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Europe faces a challenging period ahead as it works toward decarbonization while reducing supply-chain risks from China. An analysis by Karl-Friedrich...
GIS Radio: Colombia: Petro facing mounting pressure
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A deepening clash with Washington, rising violence and mounting economic strain have pushed Colombia into its most volatile moment in decades. An anal...
GIS Radio: The future of the U.S.-Australia partnership
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Until recently, the Albanese administration had been tentative in its dealings with President Trump, but will likely find common ground moving forward...
GIS Radio: Timor-Leste charts its post-oil future
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Timor-Leste, a small nation heavily reliant on oil, finds itself in a delicate position, grappling with economic downturns and dwindling resources. An...
GIS Radio: Kuril Islands become a Sino-Russian fortress against Japan
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Kuril Islands dispute, long a bilateral issue between Russia and Japan, is increasingly shaped by Moscow’s dependence on Beijing. An analysis by...
GIS Radio: Gen-Z protests ignite across Morocco
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The youth-led “Gen-Z 212” movement demands reforms in education and healthcare, as well as stronger anti-corruption measures. A report by Federica...
GIS Radio: Delhi’s ambitious plan for naval power and strategic deterrence
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new 15-year defense strategy outlines India’s expansive naval modernization to counter growing threats from China and Pakistan. An analysis by Jam...
GIS Radio: Europe’s brain drain: Can the EU compete for talent?
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The European Union is losing in a human resources race as global rivals outpace the bloc in attracting skilled talent. An analysis by Karl-Friedrich I...
Ukraine from the front lines: How technology, morale and innovation are shaping both the Ukraine conflict and the future of warfare: A first-hand account
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Unconventional Knowledge, GIS Managing Editor Andrew Kureth speaks with Dr. Paul Schwennesen, a GIS expert who has spent months emb...
GIS Reports: The V4 and the future of regional action in Europe
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Visegrad Group faces diminishing influence as shifting interests and politics reshape Central Europe’s model for cooperation. A report by James ...
GIS Radio: African influence in DRC fades as U.S.-backed deal takes lead
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
South Africa has withdrawn from the DRC peace mission, as regional fractures deepen. The U.S.-led deal highlights resource-driven geopolitics. An anal...
GIS Radio: U.S. cybersecurity policy under Trump
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump administration’s 2025 cybersecurity reset reduces federal oversight while sharpening its focus on foreign threats and critical technologie...
GIS Radio: What is holding up progress on small modular reactors?
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Factory-built reactors offer a scalable, low-carbon solution for climate and digital needs yet still face legacy challenges to nuclear deployment. An ...
GIS Radio: Stabilizing Gaza under the Trump plan
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A historic U.S.-mediated ceasefire in Gaza offers hope for peace, but regional dynamics and doubts about Hamas’s compliance challenge its fragile su...
GIS Radio: Global copper supply chains under escalating stress
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The industrial metal is trading at record-high prices as states aim to secure supply amid geopolitical rivalry and the green transition. An analysis b...
GIS Radio: U.S.-Pakistan path to nowhere
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ties between the two countries have warmed, but strategic priorities pull Washington toward India and the South Caucasus. An analysis by James Jay Car...
GIS Reports: U.S.-India embrace turns to transactional tension
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tariffs and shifting relations with Pakistan, along with uncertainties about the Quad, cast doubt on the once-robust U.S.-India partnership. An analys...
GIS Radio: Angola at 50: Resources, unrest and a political crossroads
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Post-independence Angola has been defined by inequality, unrest and contested power. That may change. An analysis by Teresa Nogueira Pinto. Read the r...
GIS Radio: The myths of central bank independence
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Once designed to protect economies from political influence, central banks have instead become political actors in their own right. An analysis by Enr...
GIS Radio: Hard power returns, but soft power will win
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The decisive contests of the next decade will be won through persuasion, not coercion. An analysis by Uri Gabai. Read the report here.📚 Explore all...
GIS Radio: Libya’s fractures drift toward permanence
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The intense rivalries, power struggles among militias and shifting regional dynamics are casting a shadow over the country’s prospects of ever achie...
GIS Radio: The Netherlands: Economic decline and waning influence
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Once innovative and influential, the Netherlands is now gripped by stagnation amid political deadlock, economic pressures and a weakening internationa...
GIS Radio: Iceland redraws the map of Arctic security
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Despite Russian threats and Arctic tensions, Iceland stays cool and strategically strong, playing a crucial role in regional security. An analysis by ...
GIS Radio: How Italy is increasing its footprint in Africa
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mattei Plan is strengthening Rome’s African partnerships and redefining Europe’s geopolitical role. An analysis by Teresa Nogueira Pinto. Read...
GIS Radio: The geopolitical costs of AI
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What began as a scientific breakthrough has now become a complex security threat. An analysis by Karl-Peter Schwarz. Read the full report here. 📚 ...
GIS Radio: Stability eludes Bangladesh as election date is set
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of elections, Dhaka is struggling to stabilize the political scene, revive the economy and manage strained relations with its neighbors. An anal...
GIS Radio: Understanding President Trump’s China strategy
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Washington’s strategic ambiguity toward China creates uncertainty for allies and adversaries. An analysis by James Jay Carafano. Read the report her...
GIS Radio: Scandals erode Sao Paulo Forum’s leftist grip
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Sao Paulo Forum, once a powerful left-wing Latin American political bloc, now struggles with corruption, criminal ties and waning influence. An an...
GIS Radio: Is AI the new dot-com bubble?
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The AI boom of today contains echoes of the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s – but does the tech match the hype? An analysis by Vahan P. Roth. Read ...
From Enlightenment to Entitlement: Europe's quest for comfort reveals a cultural crisis
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Unconventional Knowledge, H.S.H. Prince Michael of Liechtenstein speaks with Prof. Dr. Karl-Friedrich Israel, Professor of Economic...
GIS Radio: Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm risks Lebanon’s stability
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lebanon’s plan to demilitarize Hezbollah by year-end could falter, risking renewed tensions with Israel and economic crisis. If enforced, it could s...
GIS Radio: Is the EU weaponizing standards?
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The EU promotes itself as a global standard-bearer for values, but critics argue its regulations serve economic protectionism and entrench industry do...
GIS Radio: Geopolitics affirms gold as a key strategic asset
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Surging precious metal prices are not mere market fluctuations, but a fundamental repricing of long-term risk and strategic value in an increasingly f...
GIS Radio: Power, gold and guns shape Mali’s uncertain future
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Military juntas, foreign mercenaries and resource rivalries now define the Sahel’s shifting geopolitical order. An analysis by Teresa Nogueira Pinto...
GIS Radio: A new Triple Entente between India, Russia and China
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
India’s diplomacy increasingly hinges on simultaneously managing complex partnerships with the U.S., Russia and China. An analysis by Aparna Pande. ...
GIS Radio: China’s push to redefine the Dalai Lama’s succession
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the Dalai Lama declares that his successor will be found in the free world, Beijing escalates efforts to appoints its own. An analysis by Aleksandr...
GIS Radio: As the U.S. and China clash on trade, one deal offers a third way
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As U.S.-China tensions deepen, the CPTPP is emerging as a potential third pillar for global trade and stability. An analysis by Emmanuel Martin. Read ...
GIS Radio: Energy shapes transatlantic relationship
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A sweeping U.S.-EU trade and energy deal has linked tariffs, investment and energy security in a single political and economic package. An analysis by...
GIS Radio: Ukraine’s tech hubs and digital Darwinism
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyiv’s resilience against Moscow’s war machine stems from a decentralized, digitally fluent innovation culture driving rapid battlefield adaptatio...
GIS Radio: Southern Africa’s liberation parties lose their political edge
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the SADC region’s independence-led nations, entrenched parties face corruption, voter distrust and economic challenges. An analysis by Ralph Math...
GIS Radio: Milei’s economic policy in Argentina
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Argentina’s President Milei is battling stagflation with bold reforms but faces hurdles in maintaining disinflation and fiscal balance. An analysis ...
GIS Radio: Will Xi succeed with his second grand strategy?
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Xi Jinping is shifting China from an export-driven economy to the orchestrator of a new world order. An analysis by Junhua Zhang. Read the report here...
GIS Radio: Africa’s resource nationalism: Trend or transformation?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
African nations are asserting control over resources, renegotiating deals and prioritizing local benefits amid global competition for its critical min...
GIS Radio: New realities taking shape in Eurasia
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 Washington Declaration redefines Armenia–Azerbaijani relations, linking peace with Eurasian connectivity and trade under strategic American...
GIS Radio: Polar competition accelerates
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Geopolitical competition in the Arctic and Antarctic is intensifying, with security overtaking climate concerns. An analysis by James Jay Carafano. Re...
GIS Radio: The many dangers of AI in state hands
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unchecked AI integration in governance threatens human rights, accountability and democratic principles while enabling state overreach. An analysis by...
GIS Radio: Ukraine as an energy hub for Europe
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ukraine is transforming into Europe’s key defense partner and energy hub, sidelining Russia’s traditional dominance. An analysis by Stefan Hedlund...
GIS Radio: Morocco’s AI challenge
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest technologies are presenting Arab and North African states with a whole new set of struggles and opportunities. Morocco is a case in point. ...
GIS Radio: China’s success and Eurasia’s future lie in Balochistan
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
China’s vulnerability to militants and unrest in Pakistan’s southwestern province, Balochistan, threatens its projection of power in Asia and the ...
GIS Radio: Derailed Israeli-Turkish ties are unlikely to recover soon
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Once close allies, Israel and Turkiye now clash over Palestine and Syria, with mistrust and competing interests driving a deepening regional rivalry. ...
Inside Iran: Economic Strain, Sanctions, and the Vulnerabilities of the Regime
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Unconventional Knowledge, Andrew Kureth, Managing Editor at Geopolitical Intelligence Services, speaks with Robert Silverman, Edito...
GIS Radio: Asset price inflation and broken market forces
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stock market valuations soar beyond economic fundamentals, intensifying inequality and risking systemic instability amid unprecedented asset bubbles, ...
GIS Radio: BRICS making incremental progress in dollar-free trade
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The development of a non-Western payment system is gathering pace. Bob Savic analyzes. Read the report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports📝 Read th...
GIS Radio: Where Europe could lead globally
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The EU has the opportunity to spearhead key industries if it creates an environment that encourages openness and innovation. An analysis by Karl-Fried...
GIS Radio: Intra-African trade under AfCFTA
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Africa’s continental free trade pact promises integration, but uneven reforms and external dependence risk keeping the vision out of reach. An analy...
GIS Radio: Tariffs bring adjustments, not global economic ruin
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over eight decades, free-trade principles fueled global economic growth and prosperity, yet President Trump seeks to redefine international norms. An ...
GIS Radio: Europe must choose between trade deals and regulation
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The European Union is under mounting pressure to reconcile its global ambitions with its expanding regulatory model. An analysis by Karl-Friedrich Isr...
GIS Radio: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Implications for U.S. fiscal policy
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Washington is mixing growth-oriented tax reforms with selective spending cuts while ignoring the root cause of America’s worsening fiscal predicamen...
GIS Radio: The U.S.-EU trade agreement shields strategic sectors
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Brussels caves to the Trump administration’s demands, the new agreement may compel Global Majority countries to reassess their alignments. An ana...
GIS Radio: Transatlantic pact hurts consumers, industry and trade
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The trade agreement between the United States and the European Union presents significant problems. An analysis by Mojmír Hampl. Read the report here...
GIS Radio: Countries recognize Palestine: Will it be different this time?
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Silverman analyzes: Although many nations have recognized Palestine in recent years, these symbolic acts have not altered the regional situatio...
GIS Radio: Venezuela: Maduro’s end is near
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After years of malicious activities and mounting crises, Caracas is facing international isolation and an unprecedented show of U.S. power and resolve...
GIS Radio: What the U.S. ban on central bank digital currencies means for Europe
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. has banned a digital dollar. Meanwhile, Europe is racing ahead with its digital euro. An analysis by Elisabeth Krecké. Read the report here....
GIS Radio: Biya to cling to power in Cameroon
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fidel Amakye Owusu analyses: Cameroon is bracing for contested elections as the entrenched president tightens control, touts economic growth and takes...
GIS Radio: SCO summit signals Global Majority’s push for a multipolar order
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
India and many non-Western nations are uniting with China and Russia in response to what they perceive as economic and political “bullying” by the...
GIS Radio: The illusion of inflation control in Modern Monetary Theory
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Relying only on inflation for fiscal limits is problematic, as it risks asset bubbles and economic instability. An analysis by Karl-Friedrich Israel. ...
GIS Radio: The future of the Russian Navy
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Hedlund analyzes how despite submarine strength, Russia’s navy struggles with obsolescence, strategic setbacks and dwindling seaborne relevan...
GIS Radio: Southeast Asia’s economic model at risk due to U.S. tariffs
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The region’s vibrant and globally connected economy is being pressured to overhaul its integration within global supply chains. An analysis by Bob S...
GIS Radio: Weaponizing hate against the U.S.-India bilateral partnership
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anti-Hindu agitation in America risks undermining U.S.-India relations, echoing antisemitic campaigns destabilizing global cooperation. An analysis by...
Trump’s tariff hits South Africa, ANC coalition falters in response
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
South Africa faces increased U.S. tariffs on exports as the ANC-led coalition grapples with negotiations, disregarding reforms to boost competitivenes...
GIS Radio: Seven elections will determine the future of Latin America
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Latin America’s 2025-2026 elections may shift the region rightward, with polls showing the Sao Paulo Forum’s leftist candidates facing defeats. An...
GIS Radio: The significance of ASEAN as major powers recalibrate
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amid U.S.-China rivalry and Russian aggression, Southeast Asian countries are strengthening European partnerships to preserve strategic autonomy. Anal...
GIS Radio: U.S. diplomacy in the Western Balkans
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump will likely take a different policy approach than his predecessors in supporting stability in the region. An analysis by James Jay Car...
GIS Radio: Banks vs. fintechs: The battle over customer data
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JPMorgan’s new data access fees threaten fintechs, potentially increasing costs for users and fueling the debate over who owns financial data. Analy...
GIS Radio: Making sense of California’s clash with the Trump administration
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tensions between California and Washington will persist in the short term, but may gradually ease as the U.S. shifts to the right. Analysed by Ian Oxn...
GIS Radio: Iran’s oil sector: Strategic presence, diminished influence
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Iran’s sway in the oil market is fading as global supply chains diversify and new producers emerge, with China buying most of its exports at a disco...
China at a crossroads: Can politics and prosperity coexist?
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
China’s growth engine is sputtering. Will Beijing prioritize reform or the Communist Party’s survival? Prince Michael of Liechtenstein speaks with...
GIS Radio: China’s increasing footprint in South Asia
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Aparna Pande analyzes how through economic and military relationships, China’s strategic expansion in South Asia challenges India’s influence....
GIS Radio: States vs. silicon: The global balance of power
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uri Gabai how the 21st century’s defining contest pits global technology giants against increasingly assertive national governments. Read the report...
GIS Radio: U.S.-German partnership back on track under Merz
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Jay Carafano analyzes how German-American ties have strengthened under Chancellor Merz, fostering cooperation despite lingering political and st...
GIS Radio: Will there be a second Xi’an Incident in Taiwan?
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Junhua Zhang analyzes how China employs a mix of military pressure and internal division tactics to influence Taiwan’s political landscape and push ...
Georgia – a strategic outlier in Russia’s regional retreat
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Russian influence ebbs in the South Caucasus, Eka Tkeshelashvili examines why Georgia bucks the trend. Read the report here.📚 Explore all GIS Re...
GIS Radio: Freezing winter and old power plants: A Mongolian reality
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zorigt Dashdorj analyzes how Mongolia faces harsh winters, outdated coal plants and limited domestic resources but could benefit from the White House’...
GIS Radio: A ‘global stocktake’ and strategic agendas at COP30
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Enrico Colombatto analyzes how the upcoming climate summit will likely be used to advance geopolitical ambitions, unlock funding and expand bureaucrat...
GIS Radio: Russia’s waning influence in the South Caucasus
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Hedlund analyses: In Abu Dhabi and Washington, Armenia and Azerbaijan moved toward peace after decades of conflict, marking a shift away from R...
GIS Radio: The U.S.-China rare earths gambit: Who blinks first?
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
China’s dominance over rare earths gives Beijing powerful leverage in trade, technology and strategic negotiations, as analysed by Junhua Zhang. Rea...
GIS Radio: Rethinking oil demand in the electric vehicle era
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carole Nakhle analyses: EVs are weakening oil’s dominance in transport, requiring producers to defend margins and market share rather than expand su...
GIS Radio: Eurasian Economic Union at 10: Between goals and realities
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zorigt Dashdorj analyses: Eurasian Economic Union at 10: Between goals and realities. Read the report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports📝 Read the...