Unconventional Knowledge by GIS

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...

GIS Radio: South Africa takes G20 presidency amid rising global tensions

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ralph Mathekga analyzes how, as South Africa takes the G20 helm, it aims to spotlight African economic issues while confronting global geopolitica...

GIS Radio: Global connectivity under threat

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prof. Stefan Hedlund examines how increasingly frequent incidents of deliberate underwater sabotage targeting critical fiber optics, power cables, and...

GIS Radio: China trapped in a cycle of deflation

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Junhua Zhang analyzes how China has entered a deflationary cycle, exposing stark economic disparities amid slowing growth and cautious policy chan...

Emerging powers and global shifts

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How are emerging powers in Southeast Asia and the Middle East reshaping global alliances, governance structures and economic priorities?Dominic Bowen,...

GIS Radio: Pre-World War mentalities resurface with rising political extremism

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zorigt Dashdorj explores how the rise of radical political views worldwide resembles pre-World War dynamics, yet upcoming generations are likely to ov...

GIS Radio: Bolivia’s political chaos signals an economic meltdown

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. John Polga-Hecimovich examines how Bolivia faces a confluence of political infighting, external pressures, and the risk of economic collapse as th...

GIS Radio: Eurobonds and the road to inflationary centralization

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prof. Enrico Colombatto analyzes how European bonds could shift fiscal power to Brussels, potentially destabilizing the European Union. Read the repor...

GIS Radio: What does Trump 2.0 mean for the United Nations?

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brett Schaefer explores how Donald Trump’s second presidency may reshape U.S.-UN relations through assertive negotiations and reform-driven engageme...

GIS Radio: As Trump returns, the U.S. is set to toughen its line on China

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Savic examines how a torrent of executive orders and legislation sets the stage for escalating U.S.-China confrontations, yet President Trump migh...

GIS Radio: Regimes in the Maghreb take a hard look at nuclear energy

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pierre Boussel analyzes how regimes in the Maghreb are taking a hard look at nuclear energy. Read the report here.📚 Explore all GIS Reports📝 Rea...

GIS Radio: The economic costs of Trump’s tariff policy

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nicolas Cachanosky evaluates how President-elect Trump’s proposed tariff increases may yield short-term gains but will ultimately harm consumers and...

GIS Radio: Political crisis in Mozambique shows no signs of abating

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Teresa Nogueira Pinto examines how Mozambique’s post-election unrest reflects deep-seated political, economic, and social tensions that could pose c...

GIS Radio: The global ramifications of the Russia-North Korea pact

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zorigt Dashdorj explores how the recent treaty between Russia and North Korea will reshape the Northeast Asian security landscape. Read the report her...

GIS Radio: A new era is dawning in Japan-U.S. relations

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Urs Schöttli analyzes how China’s growing influence in the Far East is underscored by recent elections in Japan and the U.S., highlighting the coun...

GIS Radio: Populism’s role in South Africa’s governance crisis

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ralph Mathekga examines how South Africa faces rising anti-immigrant populism, scapegoating migrants for governance failures and public health cri...

GIS Radio: Welfare states and majority rule

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Emmanuel Martin discusses how, in democracies, citizens increasingly seek greater welfare benefits, creating challenges in balancing political maj...

GIS Radio: China’s troubles and Europe’s response

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prof. Enrico Colombatto explores how China’s economic challenges have exposed Europe’s vulnerabilities, especially as options for responding are l...

GIS Radio: The future of the U.S. Navy

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

James E. Fanell explains why the rise of China’s naval capability has prompted a critical rethink in Washington. Read the report here.📚 Explore a...

GIS Radio: A possible Saudi Arabia-Israel-United States triangle

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. James Jay Carafano explains how the Trump administration is poised to swiftly reassert U.S. influence in the Middle East, aiming to rebalance the ...

GIS Radio: The age of substitute religions

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Béatrice Acklin Zimmermann examines how society, having largely turned away from Christianity, now relies on new ideologies for meaning. Read the rep...

GIS Radio: Georgia’s trajectory: From revolution to Russian influence

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prof. Stefan Hedlund analyzes why Western governments hesitate to take a firm stand against Russian influence in Georgia despite the urgent need for s...

Webinar — Reasons for optimism in 2025 – Andrew Kureth interviews Prince Michael of Liechtenstein

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, GIS Managing Editor Andrew Kureth joins GIS Founder and Chairman Prince Michael of Liechtenstein to discuss the potential for crises ...

Webinar — U.S. election 2024: Key takeaways and global impact

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What should the world expect from the next Trump administration? Ana Rosa Quintana-Lovett, Senior Policy Director at the Vandenberg Coalition and form...

Finding oil does not guarantee economic growth – Prince Michael of Liechtenstein interviews Carole Nakhle

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, renowned energy expert Carole Nakhle joins Prince Michael of Liechtenstein to discuss the implications of AI’s energy consumption, ...

Webinar — The U.S. election: Perspectives from both sides of the Atlantic

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a webinar on the U.S. presidential election, featuring both American and European perspectives.Prince Michael of Liechtenstein, GIS founde...

Uncharted threats to European security – Prince Michael of Liechtenstein interviews Federica Saini Fasanotti

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, military expert Federica Saini Fasanotti explores historical trends influencing current global geopolitics, the impact of Middle East...

The challenges facing European leadership – Prince Michael of Liechtenstein interviews Ewa Björling

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, GIS Founder and Chairman Prince Michael of Liechtenstein interviews former Swedish Minister of Trade Ewa Björling to discuss the cha...

Moral leadership requires competence – Prince Michael of Liechtenstein interviews Ayaan Hirsi Ali

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, GIS Founder and Chairman Prince Michael of Liechtenstein interviews human rights advocate Ayaan Hirsi Ali to discuss the challenges w...

Is innovation in life science at risk? – Prince Michael of Liechtenstein interviews Princess Therese of Liechtenstein

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, GIS Founder and Chairman Prince Michael of Liechtenstein interviews biotechnology expert Princess Therese of Liechtenstein to discuss...

Scrutinizing the OECD’s global tax plan – Prince Michael of Liechtenstein interviews Adam Michel

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, GIS Founder and Chairman Prince Michael of Liechtenstein is joined by Adam N. Michel, Director of Tax Policy Studies at the Cato Inst...

New risks and old challenges in the euro area – Prince Michael of Liechtenstein interviews Elisabeth Krecké

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join GIS Founder and Chairman Prince Michael of Liechtenstein for a conversation with renowned economist Professor Elisabeth Krecké about the intrica...

Global Hotspots 2024 - Webinar with Dr. Peter Brookes

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we present our recent GIS webinar on the most dangerous global hotspots to watch in 2024, with GIS managing editor, Andrew Kureth, in...

Energy in an unstable world - Webinar with Dr. Carole Nakhle

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this GIS webinar, energy expert Carole Nakhle and GIS managing editor Andrew Kureth discuss how the increasingly unstable geopolitical landscape wi...

Turkey’s role in a fracturing Middle East – Prince Michael of Liechtenstein interviews Alper Coşkun

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alper Coşkun, senior fellow in the Europe Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, delves into the nuances of Turkey’s foreign po...

Navigating energy economics – Prince Michael of Liechtenstein interviews Dr. Carole Nakhle

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Carole Nakhle, renowned energy economist and founder of Crystol Energy, explores the complex dynamics of global energy markets, policies, and regu...

The roots of Europe’s energy security crisis – Prince Michael of Liechtenstein interviews Dr. Frank Umbach

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Frank Umbach, a leading expert on energy security and cybersecurity, unpacks the complex dynamics of the global energy landscape in an interview w...

Central bankers cannot afford new mistakes – Prince Michael of Liechtenstein interviews Professor Enrico Colombatto

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How will inflation and soaring debt affect the geopolitical landscape in 2023 and beyond? GIS Founder and Chairman Prince Michael of Liechtenstein is...

No one knows how to solve South Africa’s energy crisis – Dr. Ralph Mathekga

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

South Africa is facing a serious electricity crisis, with rolling blackouts and power cuts affecting businesses and households across the country. In ...

New challenges to peace in Israel-Palestine – Pierre Boussel

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The conflict between Israel and Palestine remains a pressing issue, with ongoing political and regional tensions shaping the landscape. In this episod...

The potential of Sub-Saharan Africa – Prince Michael of Liechtenstein interviews Dr. Teresa Nogueira Pinto

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

GIS Founder and Chairman Prince Michael of Liechtenstein and Teresa Nogueira Pinto, a leading expert on African affairs, discuss how to tap into the r...

Peru in turmoil – Dr. John Polga-Hecimovich

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Peru is in crisis, with political and economic instability threatening to plunge the country into chaos. In this episode of Unconventional Knowledge, ...

China’s economy in 2023 – Dr. Junhua Zhang

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

China’s economy will certainly rebound, but the question is how long growth will last. Chinese affairs expert Dr. Junhua Zhang explains what economi...

Accountability and crises – Dr. Emmanuel Martin

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Emmanuel Martin explains the importance of accountability in politics and gives examples of what can go wrong when there is an accountability defi...

Traveling to Iraqi Kurdistan – Dr. Federica Saini Fasanotti

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Counterinsurgency expert Dr. Federica Saini Fasanotti shares her thoughts about a recent trip to Iraqi Kurdistan, and explains the complicated geopoli...

New challenges for eurozone banks – Professor Elisabeth Krecké

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eurozone banks must reinvent themselves in an era of near-zero growth rates, soaring inflation and geopolitical instability, explains economic policy ...

China-Australia relations – Riley Walters

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recent years saw a rapid deterioration of ties between China and Australia. But the new administration in Canberra could smooth things over to a degre...

Geopolitics in 2023 – Prince Michael of Liechtenstein interviews Dr. James Jay Carafano

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

GIS Founder and Chairman Prince Michael of Liechtenstein and national security expert Dr. James Jay Carafano discuss the most crucial geopolitical eve...

The potential of the African Union – Dr. Teresa Nogueira Pinto

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The African Union provides a much-needed framework for African countries to cooperate. But the organization will be increasingly challenged, explains ...

Labor market and low growth – Professor Enrico Colombatto

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In developed economies, insufficient skills among the youth will take a heavy toll on economic growth. Enrico Colombatto, professor of economics at th...

Argentina in crisis – Inés de Marcos

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With inflation approaching 100 percent, cost of living in Argentina has soared beyond what most citizens can afford. Latin American affairs expert Ine...

AI and energy – Dr. Carole Nakhle

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does artificial intelligence have the potential to solve some of the most complex problems facing the energy sector? Energy expert Dr. Carole Nakhle, ...

Will Ukraine change the EU? – Dr. Michael Leigh

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can the EU function with Ukraine and Moldova as members? Dr. Michael Leigh, former director-general for enlargement at the European Commission, answer...

U.S. relations with North Africa – Dr. James Jay Carafano

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With a global energy crisis looming as winter approaches, can the U.S. work more closely with North African countries? Foreign policy expert Dr. James...

New order in Southeast Asia – Thitinan Pongsudhirak

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, has long been an influential regional actor in Asia. Now, however, Professor Thitinan Pong...

Will war break out in Central Africa? – Teresa Nogueira Pinto

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Long-standing friction between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo appears to be resurfacing. If violent clashes continue, the two countri...

What will change if Finland and Sweden join NATO? – Professor Stefan Hedlund

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It appears increasingly likely that Sweden and Finland will join NATO. Stefan Hedlund, professor of Russian studies, explains how this could influence...