Unconventional Knowledge by GIS
"Unconventional Knowledge by GIS" is a podcast dedicated to providing in-depth analysis of critical global issues. Each episode features top-level insiders from various fields, offering insights into complex geopolitical, economic and security topics that shape the international landscape. Hosted by Geopolitical Intelligence Services, the podcast moves beyond surface-level reporting, delving into the underlying trends and factors influencing current events.
Episodes
318 episodes
GIS Radio: Regulation and fiscal drift threaten Western prosperity
Europe’s burdensome rules and upward spending trajectory contrast with America’s deregulation and dynamism, widening the transatlantic economic divide. An analysis by Adam Michel. Re...
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Season 2
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Episode 268
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GIS Radio: The Middle East’s next challenge is ensuring a secure power future
With global energy demand on the rise, the fossil fuel-rich region seeks to expand its energy capacity to include renewable and nuclear sources. An analysis by Carole Nakhle. Read ...
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Season 2
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Episode 267
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17:43
GIS Radio: Why the Abraham Accords endure despite the Gaza war
The Gaza war tested Arab-Israeli normalization, yet strategic regional interests are prevailing under the umbrella of the Abraham Accords. An analysis by Pierre Boussel. Read the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 266
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16:09
GIS Radio: The pursuit of strategic autonomy in a fragmenting world
Ironically, President Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs have driven both Global Majority and Western nations to seek long-term strategic autonomy. An analysis by Bob Savic. Read the full ...
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Season 2
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Episode 265
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15:12
GIS Radio: Peru’s presidency up for grabs but congress still in charge
The impeachment and congressional appointment of a new president only months before elections underscores the weakness of Peru’s executive branch. An analysis by John Polga-Hec...
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Season 2
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Episode 264
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14:54
GIS Radio: Madagascar after the coup
In contrast to the earlier transfer of power, the current transition places Madagascar under direct military rule. An analysis by Teresa Nogueira Pinto. Read the full repor...
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Season 2
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Episode 263
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GIS Radio: Competing models for the future of welfare in Europe
Europe’s postwar welfare model is straining under crises, demographics, debt, eroding trust and the pressures of technological transformation. An analysis by Elisabeth Krecké. R...
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Season 2
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Episode 262
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15:50
GIS Radio: Global oil market dynamics after U.S. intervention in Venezuela
Washington’s move from sanctions to force reshapes Venezuela’s oil outlook and long-term global market dynamics. An analysis by Carole Nakhle. Read the full report
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Season 2
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Episode 260
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12:30
GIS Radio: Iran’s protests look like the first tremors of regime collapse
The latest wave of unrest has exposed deep structural weaknesses in the Iranian regime. An analysis by Amatzia Baram. Read the full report
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Episode 261
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GIS Radio: Moldova’s democratic stand against Russian interference
Moldova’s elections showcased a robust fight for democracy, defying pressures from the Kremlin and reaffirming its commitment to EU integration. An analysis by Eka Tkeshelashvili<...
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Season 2
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Episode 259
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GIS Radio: The future of Europe’s car industry
The European car industry is losing ground as regulation, protectionism and weak productivity collide with global competition, especially from China. An analysis by Enrico Colombat...
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Season 2
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Episode 258
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13:24
GIS Radio: The French leadership paradox
Deepening fiscal stress, rigid centralization and political fragmentation undermine France’s capacity for effective governance reform. An analysis by Emmanuel Martin. Read the fu...
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Season 2
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Episode 257
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16:50
GIS Radio: A Middle East Alliance needs U.S. leadership
Middle Eastern powers cooperate when it suits them, while an enduring alliance for regional peace and prosperity requires sustained American stewardship. An analysis by
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Episode 256
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15:07
GIS Radio: Venezuela key in Trump’s national security strategy
In a historic military operation, the U.S. has detained Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, raising questions about his regime’s future and regional stability. An analysis by...
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Episode 255
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12:52
GIS Radio: Russia’s Africa footprint is deeper than imagined
Russia has increased its engagement in Africa, focusing on military presence, energy and infrastructure to secure resources and counter Western influence. An analysis by Henrique ...
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Season 2
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Episode 254
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16:25
Of Drifting and Directing: A global outlook on power, risk and opportunity in 2026
In this episode of Unconventional Knowledge, GIS Managing Editor Andrew Kureth is joined by Prince Michael of Liechtenstein, founder and chairman of Geopolitical Intelligence Services, for a wide-ranging outlook on the fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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GIS Radio: Christianity and the future of Europe
At a time of ideological exhaustion and social fragmentation, growing numbers of Europeans are rediscovering Christianity as a source of dignity and purpose. An analysis by
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Season 2
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Episode 253
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13:24
GIS Radio: Chinese automation feeds global stress and domestic poverty
Instead of focusing on the existing economic and social problems China is facing, strengthening manufacturing and exports has become Beijing’s overriding priority. An analysis by Junhua...
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Season 2
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Episode 252
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13:30
GIS Radio: Trump’s deregulatory sweep
The Trump administration’s fast-moving reforms are redefining the U.S. regulatory state. An analysis by Diane Katz. Read the report
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Season 2
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Episode 251
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GIS Radio: Myanmar junta seeks legitimacy through elections
Four years after seizing power, Myanmar’s military is conducting phased elections it openly admits will exclude large parts of the country. An analysis by Prashanth Parameswar...
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Season 2
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Episode 250
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12:12
GIS Radio: The Black Sea region after the Russia-Ukraine war
Russia holds its strongest position in the Black Sea region since 1991 and is poised to strengthen it further, especially if its war against Ukraine ends to its advantage. An analysis by ...
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Season 2
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Episode 249
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15:05
GIS Radio: Trump’s long-term strategy for American power
Trump’s presidency showcases disruptive strategic methods that require observing actions rather than traditional policy frameworks. An analysis by James Jay Carafano. Read the...
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Season 2
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Episode 248
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12:06
GIS Radio: Meloni’s rise signals a new era of Italian political stability
Giorgia Meloni is emerging as Europe’s unexpectedly resilient leader, reshaping Italy’s politics and influencing continental dynamics. An analysis by Alberto Mingardi. Read the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 247
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