Unconventional Knowledge by GIS

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...

GIS Radio: Estonia mulls preemptive strikes against Russia

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tallinn has adopted a posture of bold deterrence, vowing preemptive strikes against Russia to protect sovereignty and NATO credibility, as analysed by...

GIS Radio: The EU’s moderate reindustrialization strategy

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The EU’s reindustrialization approach – using regulatory measures, trade policies and green initiatives ­– contrasts with President Trump’s “...

GIS Radio: Pharma exports: No bliss in the Trump era

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Henrique Schneider analyzes how U.S. tariffs and pricing demands on pharmaceutical giants are disrupting Swiss trade and reshaping global drug supply ...

GIS Radio: AI and the future of energy policy

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As artificial intelligence drives energy demand to new highs, tech giants are turning to a sector long sidelined in the push for a green transition, a...

GIS Radio: Strategic competition prevailing over economics

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zorigt Dashdorj analyzes how political tensions and geostrategic rivalries now shape trade decisions more than economic reasoning or market efficiency...

GIS Radio: Will the U.S. exit from the Paris Agreement derail future climate talks?

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Henrique Schneider analyses: The U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement weakens its influence and alters global climate governance. Read the report ...

GIS Radio: Nawrocki victory shakes up Polish politics

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President-elect Nawrocki’s win weakens Prime Minister Donald Tusk and sets Warsaw on a more U.S.-aligned, Brussels-wary course. Matt Boyse analyses ...

GIS Radio: M23 rebels defy peace talks, expand control in DRC

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fidel Amakye Owusu analyzes how Angola has withdrawn as a mediator in the DRC conflict, with Qatar and the U.S. stepping in as M23 rebels gain ground ...

GIS Radio: Innovation policy: The new core of economic strategy

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Uri Gabai analyzes how innovation policy has become central to economic strategy, driving growth and competitiveness in a tech-dominated world. Read t...

GIS Radio: Ivory Coast: From Paris to Petrobras

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Teresa Nogueira Pinto analyzes how Ivory Coast is thriving economically as French troops exit. But Ouattara’s potential fourth term and regional shi...

GIS Radio: Australia’s role in the emerging geostrategic order

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Urs Schöttli analyzes how Canberra faces fresh geopolitical challenges, and must balance alliances, economics and security in an era of new rising po...

GIS Radio: Baltic security: Keeping an eye on the Kremlin

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Russia looks to be preparing major NATO provocations, including hybrid attacks and military buildup near Nordic borders, and may test Article 5, as an...

GIS Radio: China’s nuclear Silk Road

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

GIS Expert Henrique Schneider examines: Once reliant on either Western or Russian terms, Global Majority countries now use China’s rise to demand be...

GIS Radio: Exposing modern slavery in global supply chains

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Slavery was never abolished – only transformed. Today, millions suffer silently in supply chains worldwide by Lord David Alton of Liverpool. Read th...

Europe’s defense dilemma: Who pays for autonomy?

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Europe wants a defense coalition independent of the U.S. But who’s going to pay for it? Economist Enrico Colombatto explains why financing may be th...

GIS Radio: Who will win the competition for influence in Syria?

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Silverman analyzes how Syria’s future is troubled by continuing massacres of minority communities, yet the country holds promise as Saudi Ara...

GIS Radio: China’s arms industry gains ground amid India-Pakistan clash

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Junhua Zhang analyzes how Pakistan’s military edge in the recent air conflict with India has boosted the reputation of the Chinese defense industry....

UK aligns with U.S. in security-driven global trade shift

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Savic analyzes how the evolving geopolitical landscape of the 21st century has compelled major powers to reconsider the foundations of trade agree...

Organized crime and security in Latin America

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Polga-Hecimovich analyzes how transnational crime in Latin America is growing and posing a challenge to democracies in the region. Read the repor...

GIS Radio: The AI age: Navigating five critical global challenges

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Uri Gabai analyzes how the AI hype may be fading, but its true impact is only now unfolding. From geopolitics to jobs, five key tensions will define i...

GIS Radio: From democracy to ‘juristocracy’

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Karl-Peter Schwarz analyzes how European leaders warn that activist judges are hijacking democracy and paralyzing sovereign national policies to manag...

GIS Radio: Europe 2035: Innovation vs. regulation

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Karl-Friedrich Israel observes that while other global players streamline regulation to scale innovation and lure talent, Europe is increasingly held ...

GIS Radio: India’s multi-alignment and rising geopolitical profile

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aparna Pande analyzes how India leverages strategic autonomy, balancing ties with the U.S., Russia, China and others to navigate a multipolar world an...

GIS Radio: China’s military expansion toward the Southwest Pacific and Oceania

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beijing is increasing military activities and economic influence in the Indo-Pacific and transforming the regional security landscape, analysed by Ril...

GIS Radio: Norway under pressure in the Arctic

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stefan Hedlund analyzed: Russia’s assertive Svalbard claims increase tensions with Norway, threatening stability in the Far North. Read the Report h...

GIS Radio: Prabowo’s policies spark both hope and concern in Indonesia

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adinda Khaerani Epstein analyzes how Indonesia’s new administration faces challenges sustaining populist programs and addressing fears of pre-democr...

GIS Radio: China’s plan to challenge global leadership

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Henrique Schneider analyzes how Beijing has rebounded post-pandemic, leveraging diplomacy, technology and exports to reshape its global role. Read the...

GIS Radio: The new geopolitics of minerals

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The recently concluded U.S.-Ukraine strategic minerals pact aims to counter China’s dominance, but challenges arise from contested territories and p...

GIS Radio: Rising tensions in the Horn of Africa

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Geopolitical ambitions, ethnic divisions and contested access to the sea and fresh water are intensifying anxieties in Ethiopia, Eritrea and the Tigra...

Trade and investment in southern Africa, a win-win situation

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Southern Africa is a region rich in untapped natural resources and human capital. In this podcast, GIS founder Prince Michael of Liechtenstein and Afr...

GIS Radio: Europe’s options in a trade war

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Karl-Friedrich Israel analyzes how, as U.S.-EU trade tensions rise, Europe must choose between reinforcing multilateralism, diversifying trade, or ris...

GIS Radio: Meloni’s coalition balancing fragile alliances and reform risks

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alberto Mingardi analyzes how Italy’s prime minister enjoys stable leadership but faces mounting political challenges. Read the report here.📚 Exp...

GIS Radio: Europe’s Banking Union: Still unfinished business?

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The EU banking union, which was created to stabilise the European financial system, is still incomplete after a decade, according to an evaluation by ...

GIS Radio: The implications of Al-Qaeda’s return for U.S. policy

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Islamist terrorists’ quiet yet expansive resurgence threatens global stability, reshaping U.S. counterterrorism priorities, analyzed by James Ja...

GIS Radio: Will international organizations survive?

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Global institutions were born out of post-war idealism, but they have failed to prevent conflict, as analyzed by Enrico Colombatto. Read the report he...

GIS Radio: Will Trump’s plan to split Russia and China succeed?

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Junhua Zhang analyzes how, as the U.S. struggles to divide its rivals, its missteps stand in sharp contrast to China’s deft diplomacy and Russ...

GIS Radio: China’s European bridgehead

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zoltán Kiszelly analyzes how Hungary has become Beijing’s gateway to the European Union. Read the report here.📚 Explore all GIS Reports📝 Re...

GIS Radio: Trump and the allure of BRICS: A Southeast Asian perspective

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thitinan Pongsudhirak analyzes how Washington’s 2025 tariff shock accelerates Southeast Asia’s turn toward BRICS for geopolitical and economic alt...

GIS Radio: Turkey and the West return to the table

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Intrigued by Turkey's evolving global stance? Klaus Wölfer analysed how Ankara is skillfully navigating its regional ambitions, vital NATO membe...

GIS Radio: Meloni’s African engagement strategy at risk in Libya

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Federica  Saini  Fasanotti analyzes how Rome’s migration deals with Tripoli may unravel as militia influence grows and stability deteriorates. R...

GIS Radio: Hazards of the surveillance state and privatizing national security

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vahan P. Roth analyzes how private tech firms have quietly replaced traditional defense contractors as dominant forces in national security strategies...

GIS Radio: The prospects of an EU war economy

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Emmanuel Martin analyzes how Europe’s drive toward a war economy to deter Russia faces significant funding, industrial, political, and alliance ...

GIS Radio: India and China compete to shape Africa’s economic future

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ian Oxnevad analyzes how China’s debt-driven influence in East Africa contrasts with India’s market-oriented, partnership-based investments. R...

GIS Radio: The Romanian election reboot

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Dragoș Aligică analyzes how Nicușor Dan’s election marks the end of a protracted political crisis, yet raises questions about Romania’s fu...