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
329 episodes
GIS Radio: Europe’s faltering liberal democracy
Across Europe, governing parties are facing mounting pressure as social discontent undermines confidence in liberal-democratic rule. An analysis by Karl-Peter Schwarz. Read th...
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Season 2
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Episode 278
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19:05
GIS Radio: China tightening its grip on Latin America
China has become a leading partner for Latin America, boosting trade, infrastructure and strategic influence, though it now faces increasing U.S. pushback. An analysis by Alej...
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Season 2
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Episode 277
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16:09
GIS Radio: The trillion-dollar question for AI business models
Investments in AI companies have surged, but profitability remains out of reach for many, prompting concerns about future business models. An analysis by Henrique Schneider. R...
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Season 2
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Episode 276
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12:53
GIS Radio: Nuclear stalemate gives way to Cold War II arms race
A renewal of nuclear weapons testing exposes mounting risks, collapsing treaties and a new era of proliferation shaping the second Cold War. An analysis by Stanislaw Koziej. Rea...
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Season 2
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Episode 275
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14:58
After the Western Order: Realism, power and the new global balance
In this episode of Unconventional Knowledge, Prince Michael of Liechtenstein speaks with Professor Christoph Frei about the global shift away from Western dominance.The conversation explores why this transition is historically n...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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GIS Radio: Fortress Finland: Nordic deterrence against Russia
Finland’s NATO membership transforms security dynamics on the alliance’s northeastern flank. An analysis by Stefand Hedlund. Read the full report
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Season 2
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Episode 274
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14:17
GIS Radio: Dark pools as an evolution of financial markets
Private trading venues mitigate automated, predatory technologies while improving the execution, liquidity and resilience of securities exchanges globally. An analysis by Vahan P. Roth<...
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Season 2
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Episode 273
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15:28
GIS Radio: Russia in Southeast Asia: Gaining ground or treading water?
Moscow seeks influence in Southeast Asia but faces economic, geopolitical and perceptual limits constraining expansion. An analysis by Prashanth Parameswaran. Read the ful...
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Season 2
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Episode 272
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15:10
GIS Radio: The politicization of research and teaching
Modern universities are increasingly politicized, with freedom of values eroding and tenure reinforcing ideological conformity and jeopardizing open inquiry. An analysis by Kar...
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Season 2
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Episode 271
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18:05
GIS Radio: Academic freedom and the crisis of the modern university
Academic freedom, once the bedrock of universities, is facing internal threats as complacency and bureaucratization undermine independent thought and inquiry. An analysis by Ka...
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Season 2
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Episode 270
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18:43
GIS Radio: The coevolution of sanctions and a multipolar world order
Expanding Western sanctions are inadvertently fomenting alternative economic infrastructures. An analysis by Bob Savic. Read the full report
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Season 2
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Episode 269
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16:42
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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14:32
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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13:11
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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Season 2
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Episode 261
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15:53
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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14:46
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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