Unconventional Knowledge by GIS
Episodes
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...
GIS Radio: Global focus on strategic minerals crystalizes in Eurasia
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Savic analyzes how critical minerals and rare earths have emerged as key supply chain vulnerabilities for the U.S. and EU, given their dependence ...
GIS Radio: The housing crisis deepens in developed countries
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Karl-Friedrich Israel examines how the housing crisis worsens as property prices rise and incomes stagnate, affecting affordability and economic well-...
GIS Radio: Peter Magyar’s rise is reshaping Hungary’s political landscape
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Krisztina Koenen analyzes how Peter Magyar has almost eliminated Hungary’s divided opposition, paving the way for a two-party system against Prime M...
GIS Radio: Shadow banking’s opportunity, risk and regulatory challenge
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vahan P. Roth explores how non-bank lending, a growing yet often misunderstood sector, provides valuable services outside traditional regulatory frame...
GIS Radio: A new era of hot wars
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Junhua Zhang examines how, with global politics in flux, authoritarian leaders are concluding that armed conflicts can be prosecuted without conse...
GIS Radio: U.S. and EU tighten investment screening rules to shield critical tech
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Savic analyzes how new outbound investment screening measures aimed at securing strategic technologies in global supply chains are set to intensif...
GIS Radio: Nepal’s political and economic uncertainty likely to continue
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Husain Haqqani examines how Nepal’s future is characterized by political instability, economic vulnerabilities, and shifting alliances with India, C...
GIS Radio: Libya is caught in an ever-deepening vicious circle
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Federica Saini Fasanotti analysis reveals Libya’s post-2011 descent into persistent chaos. Read the report here.📚 Explore all GIS Reports📝 Rea...
GIS Radio: Donald Trump and the art of disruption
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Henrique Schneider analyzes how President Trump does not seek to refine the system – he wants to tear it down and rebuild it on his own terms. Read ...
GIS Radio: Kazakhstan bypassing Russia in the Caspian Basin
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prof. Stefan Hedlund examines how Astana’s decision to avoid Russia and export oil via Azerbaijan signals a major geopolitical shift away from Mosco...
GIS Radio: The divergent immigration challenges in the U.S. and Europe
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolas Cachanosky analyzes how recent U.S. and European developments have sparked heightened debates over immigration policy, highlighting distinct c...
GIS Radio: U.S. action in Panama signals a shift in global strategy
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. James Jay Carafano examines how President Trump’s foreign policy prioritizes hemispheric security, countering China, Russia, and Iran, while pot...
GIS Radio: India projects big growth in 2025, but major challenges linger
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Aparna Pande analyzes how India is expected to remain the fastest-growing major economy, but structural challenges and slowing momentum threaten i...
GIS Radio: The GDPR does not protect citizens’ data
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Henrique Schneider explores how, far from being the gold standard of privacy it is often claimed to be, the GDPR is a potential threat to personal fre...
GIS Radio: Trade trumps defense in Russo-Iranian partnership
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prof. Stefan Hedlund examines how Russia and Iran’s new 20-year treaty strengthens economic ties but lacks formal military obligations, reflecting s...
GIS Radio: What lies beneath the growth of sovereign wealth funds
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prof. Enrico Colombatto analyzes how sovereign wealth funds have grown rapidly, yet their state-run nature hides as much as it reveals about global fi...
GIS Radio: Nigeria’s federalism and the struggle for unity
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teresa Nogueira Pinto examines how Nigeria’s complex history of colonial borders, ethnic diversity, and federal tensions fuels ongoing instability, ...
GIS Radio: Trump’s tariffs reshape global trade and foreign policies
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Riley Walters analyzes that President Trump’s second term is seeing an intensification of tariff use, reshaping U.S. trade policies and global econo...
GIS Radio: Crypto rising: Regulatory and policy implications
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dante Disparte explores how President Trump’s pro-crypto policies could spark renewed growth and innovation in the U.S. digital currency landscape. ...
GIS Radio: Trump’s impact on U.S.-Canada relations
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. James Jay Carafano analyzes how the out-of-the-blue demands on Canada from the American president have stirred the world of politics, yet both cou...
GIS Radio: South Africa faces an uphill climb after Trump cuts aid
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ralph Mathekga examines how President Trump’s suspension of U.S. aid to South Africa has sparked diplomatic tensions, drawing an unflattering sp...
GIS Radio: Sanctions and the geopolitics of trade
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Savic analyzes how global trade flows are shifting and fragmenting, while Donald Trump’s rapprochement with Vladimir Putin could complicate matt...
GIS Radio: Algerian military buildup diverts eyes from economic frustrations
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pierre Boussel examines how Algeria’s accelerated arms buildup underscores its regional ambitions while serving as a domestic political tool. Read t...
GIS Radio: The Philippines reshapes its policies on the U.S. and China
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adinda Khaerani Epstein analyzes how President Marcos’ foreign policy balances sovereignty, the U.S. alliance, and economic ties with China. Read th...
GIS Radio: Signs of an increasingly flexible Turkey in Africa
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Federica Saini Fasanotti examines how Turkey’s growing geopolitical influence in Africa – leveraging military, economic, and diplomatic strategies...
GIS Radio: Greenland and Trump’s strategy to deal with China and Russia
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. James Jay Carafano analyzes how President Trump has renewed U.S. interest in Greenland to counter Chinese and Russian influence in the Arctic. Rea...
GIS Radio: Russian energy politics at a crossroads
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prof. Stefan Hedlund examines how dwindling oil and gas revenues may become a considerable strategic disruption for the Kremlin. Read the report here....
GIS Radio: Oil markets face uncertainty amid changing geopolitics
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Carole Nakhle analyzes how U.S. policies and geopolitical challenges create an uncertain oil market in 2025, with fluctuating demand and prices ah...
GIS Radio: Global tensions: Parallels between the past and present
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lord David Alton of Liverpool reflects on how history teaches that ignoring past conflicts inevitably invites future catastrophes. Read the report her...
GIS Radio: If Russia and Ukraine make peace, Turkey can help sustain it
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alper Coşkun examines how, as President Trump fulfills his campaign promise to engage Russia on the Ukraine war, Turkey is quietly exploring its pote...
GIS Radio: Counterterrorism returns as a top U.S. priority
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. James Jay Carafano analyzes how President Trump’s counterterrorism strategy prioritizes direct action – capturing or eliminating perpetrators ...
GIS Radio: The growth potential in Africa’s five sleeper economies
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
François Baird examines how, despite challenges such as corruption and insurgent threats, five emerging African nations are demonstrating promising g...
GIS Radio: Farmer-herder tensions ignite across Africa
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teresa Nogueira Pinto examines how droughts and demographic shifts are fueling resource competition, leading to escalating conflicts between farmers a...
GIS Radio: Rules for thee, but not for me
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vahan P. Roth examines how government and central bank rule-bending undermines financial stability. Read the report here.📚 Explore all GIS Reports📝...
GIS Radio: Who is at the forefront of AI innovation?
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Henrique Schneider explores how artificial intelligence innovation is rapidly advancing in the U.S. and China, with new AI models challenging establis...
GIS Radio: France’s painful budget delivery
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Emmanuel Martin examines how the new French budget, approved in the first week of February, raises the question of whether it will deliver on its ...
GIS Radio: South Korea’s political turmoil: Roots and implications
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Urs Schöttli analyzes how South Korea stands as an economic powerhouse, yet its democracy remains young and vulnerable to bursts of political instabi...
GIS Radio: China readies its legal arsenal for a trade war with Trump
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Savic examines how Chinese export prohibitions on critical minerals to the United States signal Beijing’s readiness to return fire in a potentia...
GIS Radio: Accessing Africa’s critical raw materials
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lobito Corridor megaproject could reshape global critical mineral supply chains by connecting Africa’s mineral-rich regions to international mar...
GIS Radio: European defense expenditure: Is it enough?
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prof. Enrico Colombatto explores how, as defense budgets rise globally, Europe must balance security needs with public concerns regarding increased mi...
GIS Radio: Dethroning Russia’s gas hegemony
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Carole Nakhle analyzes how the suspension of Russian gas exports through Ukraine signals a transformation in Europe’s energy landscape and relia...
GIS Radio: Why countries worldwide are cautious of Chinese exports
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Junhua Zhang examines how Beijing’s aggressive export strategy faces mounting resistance worldwide, as even countries friendly to China erect ba...
GIS Radio: Rogue-state alliances challenging global security
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prof. Stefan Hedlund analyzes how North Korea’s deployment to aid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marks a pivotal moment as rogue states unite to upe...
GIS Radio: China’s slowdown exposes ASEAN reliance on Beijing
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adinda Khaerani Epstein examines how domestic challenges in China are prompting a modest rethink of Southeast Asia’s economic and geopolitical strat...
GIS Radio: A roadmap to Trump’s 2025 fiscal policy agenda
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Michel explores how, if Republicans manage the fiscal challenges of 2025 effectively and lower taxes again, the U.S. may enter an era of signific...