Unconventional Knowledge by GIS

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Fidel Amakye Owusu analyzes how Angola has withdrawn as a mediator in the DRC conflict, with Qatar and the U.S. stepping in as M23 rebels gain ground ...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

GIS Radio: The economic cost of a U.S. manufacturing renaissance

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nicolas Cachanosky analyzes how reindustrialization in the United States faces economic trade‑offs, labor constraints, and misconceptions about trad...

GIS Radio: War ends and an end to the war in Ukraine

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Rudolf G. Adam argues that Russia is unwavering in its aims, and the world should take President Putin at his word. Read the report here.📚 Expl...

GIS Radio: The fateful legacies of Maastricht

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stefan Hedlund examines how the Maastricht Treaty reshaped Europe, but its centralizing ambitions undermined economic growth and triggered crises that...

GIS Radio: Debt and precarious stagnation in the EU and Germany

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Enrico Colombatto analyzes Europe’s growing fiscal strain amid Germany’s shift to debt-financed spending aimed at maintaining political support. R...

GIS Radio: Trump tariffs prompt Southern Africa to boost regional cooperation

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ralph Mathekga argues that escalating tariff threats are not just global trade tremors, but a stark wake-up call for African bodies like the SADC to f...

GIS Radio: U.S. eyes greater influence in the South Caucasus

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to analysis by James Jay Carafano, the Trump administration aimed to enhance U.S. presence in the South Caucasus by managing regional challe...

GIS Radio: Divergent U.S. and EU sanctions reflect growing Western geopolitical rift

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Savic explores how Seismic shifts in foreign policy priorities fuel major differences between American and European sanctions regimes. Read the re...

GIS Radio: What is next after Washington exits the OECD global tax plan?

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Michel analyzes how President Trump’s withdrawal from the global minimum corporate tax deal reignites sovereignty concerns. Read the report her...

GIS Radio: U.S. oil production: A peak in sight

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Carole Nakhle analyzes how oil production in the U.S. hits record highs, reshaping global markets and challenging OPEC’s grip. Read the report h...

GIS Radio: A dream deferred: Turkey’s unfulfilled European hopes

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Even as Turkey's EU accession remains "on ice," Alper Coşkun's incisive analysis reveals why Ankara and Brussels are still inextr...

GIS Radio: U.S. political divide turns tariffs into subnational economic challenge

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Oxnevad's analysis highlights how states pushing back against federal tariffs are probing the boundaries of U.S. authority, leading to ambigu...

The unexpected scenarios of tariffs

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump administration’s tariff policies have unsettled markets and caused consternation among economists. But in a world full of red tape and ove...

GIS Radio: The election of Pope Leo XIV: Geopolitics of the papacy

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lord David Alton of Liverpool analyzes how, in a world teetering between authoritarianism and apathy, the new pope faces a choice: to challenge injust...

GIS Radio: Voter preferences are shifting in South Africa

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ralph Mathekga analyzes how the Democratic Alliance has surpassed the ANC in popularity for the first time amid calls for progress and accountability.

GIS Radio: The resurgence of Egyptian diplomacy

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pierre Boussel analyzes how, as Middle Eastern tensions rise, Egypt is leveraging its historical influence and strategic interests to revive its role ...

GIS Radio: Japan modernizes its military to counter regional threats

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Riley Walters analyzes how Japan is boosting military readiness, increasing its defense budget, and fortifying alliances in response to growing threat...

GIS Radio: Post-election Canada: What comes next with the U.S.?

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

James Jay Carafano analyzes how Canadians reelected a Liberal government in response to President Trump’s rhetoric, yet Ottawa’s relations with Wa...

GIS Radio: How Trump’s policies could drag out the war in Ukraine

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ivan Mikloš analyzes how President Trump’s Ukraine policy marks a stark departure from Biden’s, favoring concessions to Russia. Read the report h...

GIS Radio: Is nuclear power key to the global energy transition?

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Frank Umbach analyzes how nuclear power's role in the global energy transition remains contentious, balancing energy security and climate goa...

GIS Radio: India’s demographic dividend: Potential or pitfall?

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Aparna Pande analyzes how India's young population offers vast potential for economic growth, but without urgent skills development and refor...

GIS Radio: Latin America caught between the U.S. and China

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. John Polga-Hecimovich analyzes how Central and South America, along with the Caribbean, face growing geopolitical pressure as Washington and Beiji...

GIS Radio: China-U.S. trade conflict risks full-on economic decoupling

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Savic analyzes how Washington and Beijing are targeting each other’s strategic economic sectors in the name of national security. Read the repor...

GIS Radio: The demise of economic science

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mojmír Hampl analyzes whether the U.S. and the world risk repeating the economic mistakes of the 20th century. Read the report here.📚 Explore all ...

GIS Radio: Russia’s Eurasian ambitions prompt Japan’s strategic response

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Urs Schöttli analyzes how Japan must adapt its security strategy and strengthen alliances in response to rising tensions with Russia and China. Read ...

GIS Radio: Pricing carbon: Developments and hurdles

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Carole Nakhle analyzes how carbon pricing mechanisms are gaining traction, but a global deal remains elusive. Read the report here.📚 Explore al...

GIS Radio: The Nordic-Baltic Eight: A new security actor?

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prof. Stefan Hedlund analyzes how Northern European countries are strengthening their defense ties in response to the Russian threat. Read the report ...

GIS Radio: The uncertain future of Gaza

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Silverman examines how President Trump’s Gaza vision is contentious but disrupted a dangerous stalemate, forcing regional powers to confront ...

GIS Radio: Foreign aid in decline as realism shapes global assistance

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Teresa Nogueira Pinto analyzes how a major geopolitical realignment is dismantling traditional foreign aid systems in favor of limited measures to bol...

GIS Radio: How tariffs will shape inflation

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prof. Enrico Colombatto examines how tariffs may not directly lead to inflation, but they risk nudging central banks in the wrong direction. Read the ...

GIS Radio: EU security forged between the Russian hammer and U.S. anvil

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Facing a dual challenge of heightened Russian aggression and a shifting U.S. commitment, Europe stands at a critical juncture, compelling a fundamenta...

GIS Radio: Savings and Investment Union: Hopefully just an EU pipe dream

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elisabeth Krecké analyzes how the SIU aims to mobilize private capital but faces challenges due to Europeans’ deeply ingrained saving habits and sk...

The Future German Leadership with Dr. Andreas Rödder: Navigating a Shifting Global Order

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Christian Democrats will lead Germany’s new government – but in a coalition with the Social Democrats, how much will really change? The future...

GIS Radio: Hungary’s realpolitik on Russia

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zoltán Kiszelly examines how the new Trump administration poses a trilemma for Hungary’s illiberal political model — and how Prime Minister Vikto...

GIS Radio: The decline of globalization and the future of NATO

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Henrique Schneider analyzes how, following the announcement of President Trump’s tariffs, Europe is left to confront the reality of diminished U.S. ...

GIS Radio: The road ahead for Israel’s innovation ecosystem

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Uri Gabai explores how Israel’s innovation success defied the odds. But with social rifts and global change, the nation’s technology sector faces ...

GIS Radio: Indo-Russo relations amid emerging global realities

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Aparna Pande examines how New Delhi maintains its strategic ties with Moscow despite deepening alignment with Washington and evolving global power...

GIS Radio: NATO summit: Defense spending and U.S. tensions at play

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the U.S. challenges the status quo within NATO and tensions with Russia remain high, will member states step up? James Jay Carafano analyzes whethe...

GIS Radio: Sweden fumbles its green transition

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Once a poster child for green ambition, Sweden’s bold transition has faltered. Stefan Hedlund dissects the technological hurdles, political shifts, ...

GIS Radio: EU pivots trade ties to Asia in the face of U.S. protectionism

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Savic examines the rupture in transatlantic commerce, noting how it is driving the EU to reassess its strategic and economic priorities with the U...

GIS Radio: Greece’s defense spending goals and geopolitical ambitions

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Federica Saini Fasanotti analyzes how the world is facing unprecedented tumult and disruption, as some European countries ramp up their defense capabi...

GIS Radio: IMEC could reshape Europe’s trade dynamics

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ian Oxnevad analyzes how the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor marks a notable development in trade and diplomatic cooperation between th...

GIS Radio: Financial deplatforming turns banks into enforcers

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vahan P. Roth explores how financial deplatforming raises concerns about privacy and government interference in banking, challenging the balance betwe...

GIS Radio: Shifting priorities upset the green energy transition

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Carole Nakhle analyzes how the global energy transition will continue, but political change, policy shocks, and economic pressures are slowing its...

GIS Radio: Can Laos become a potash powerhouse and realize its resource ambitions?

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Prashanth Parameswaran examines how Laos aims to become a leading potash producer, driven by vast reserves and infrastructure, but faces significa...

GIS Radio: Greenland standing its ground

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prof. Stefan Hedlund analyzes how, once overlooked, Greenland now shapes Arctic geopolitics and defies American territorial ambitions. Read the report...

GIS Radio: How superpowers will reshape globalization

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prof. Enrico Colombatto examines how, since the beginning of this year, the future of globalization has come under scrutiny and may well be heading to...

GIS Radio: The growing competition for Africa’s agricultural land

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Teresa Nogueira Pinto explores how global demand for arable land is rising, making Africa a key target for large-scale acquisitions to tackle food and...

GIS Radio: China’s Two Sessions: Crisis, control and an uncertain future

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Junhua Zhang examines how the annual Two Sessions gathering in Beijing revealed anxiety about the economy and political contradictions — yet bet...

GIS Radio: U.S.-China competition in Southeast Asia

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Prashanth Parameswaran analyzes how, as U.S.-China rivalry deepens, Southeast Asian leaders fear it could derail hopes for regional growth and sta...

GIS Radio: Will Romania hold or fold? Democracy at a crossroads

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prof. Stefan Hedlund examines how Romania prepares for pivotal presidential elections, grappling with potential Russian meddling and the fallout from ...

GIS Radio: South Africa’s growth falters as policy issues mount

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ralph Mathekga analyzes how struggles with stagnating GDP growth and budget disagreements are compelling South African policymakers to urgently ad...

GIS Radio: Eyewitness to war: Ukrainian ingenuity and a new kind of war

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Paul Schwennesen examines how Ukraine’s war effort is shifting toward self-reliance, leveraging decentralized innovation and off-the-shelf techn...

Bob Savic on Russia’s return: The future of Moscow’s global economic reintegration

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With talk of a ceasefire in Ukraine, there may soon be an opening for Russia to reintegrate into the global economy. What might that mean for Russia a...

GIS Radio: Sudan War puts African resilience to the test

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Teresa Nogueira Pinto analyzes how social and economic stability in Northeast Africa is far from assured, as the Sudanese conflict between warring fac...

GIS Radio: China’s cultural conquest of the Arctic

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Aleksandra Gadzala Tirziu explores how China’s Arctic ambition, though seemingly defying geography, perfectly aligns with its bold plan to resha...