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
506 episodes
GIS Radio: The quiet power of papal diplomacy
The Holy See has no army, but it has reach, longevity and access that no state can match. An analysis by Christiaan Alting von Geusau. Read the full report
GIS Radio: European spacepower and the cost of strategic division
Europe has remarkable space capabilities, but fragmented authority limits its strategic power and autonomy. An analysis by Lamont Colucci. Read the full report
GIS Radio: Iran will not be defeated, but its regime can be
Iran’s deepening internal crisis offers a chance for political change, but Western concessions would strengthen the regime and prolong regional instability. Comment by
GIS Radio: How Japan is dealing with the Hormuz energy shock
The Iran conflict has laid bare Japan’s reliance on Middle Eastern oil, pushing Tokyo toward U.S.-aligned diversification. An analysis by Riley Walters. Read the full report...
GIS Radio: How India exerts influence through BRICS+
New Delhi sees BRICS+ as a flexible platform for advancing strategic autonomy and global leadership, but rivalry with China and internal divisions limit the group’s cohesion. An analysis by
GIS Radio: France’s fragile economic future
There is plenty to worry about in France’s economy, but the outlook is not entirely bleak. An analysis by Emmanuel Martin. Read the full report
GIS Radio: Gulf states hedge their bet on Washington
The Iran war and doubts about American protection are pushing the Gulf toward Chinese, Indian and Turkish partnerships. An analysis by Bob Savic. Read the full report
GIS Radio: Russia’s next Baltic move may not be invasion
Baltic states are on edge as Moscow’s hybrid warfare poses a growing threat that is already testing NATO’s resolve. An analysis by Stefan Hedlund. Read the full report
GIS Radio: A firewall that backfires
Election results in Saxony-Anhalt clearly show that the political establishment’s strategy to isolate the AfD has failed. Comment by Prince Michael of Liechtenstein
GIS Radio: Where the U.S. can compete with China in Central Asia
Central Asia’s growing importance to global supply chains is opening new areas of strategic competition. An analysis by Eka Tkeshelashvili. Read the full report
GIS Radio: Cashless Europe hits a wall
Sweden’s new mandate requiring the continued use of physical currency exposes uncomfortable weaknesses in Europe’s digital-money ambitions. An analysis by Vahan P. Roth. ...
GIS Radio: The Hormuz crisis was hiding in plain sight
Open sources warned that killing Khamenei would trigger the closure of the strait and empower the IRGC. The 2026 U.S.-Israeli strikes ignored those warnings. An analysis by Amatzia Bar...
Is Money the Next Geopolitical Battlefield? How digital currencies are weaponizing financial infrastructure.
In this episode of Unconventional Knowledge, GIS founder Prince Michael of Liechtenstein speaks with Dante Disparte, an entrepreneur and expert in digital monetary systems, about the rise of stablecoins, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) ...
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GIS Radio: Europe’s power shift
As Germany and France falter, Italy and Poland are emerging as Europe’s new engines of growth, identity and security. Comment by Prince Michael of Liechtenstein. ...
GIS Radio: The Milei experiment and Latin America’s free-market future
Javier Milei has proven that stabilization is possible in Argentina, but the coming tests will set the tone for reform across the region. An analysis by Armando Regil Velasco
GIS Radio: Can Andy Burnham transform British politics?
The new British prime minister promises a more interventionist and decentralized state, but there are forces at play that could prevent a fundamental reset. An analysis by Steve Davie...
GIS Radio: Armenians vote for Europe
Armenia’s pro-European turn depends on whether the public accepts the price of peace with Azerbaijan and Turkiye, and whether Moscow can play spoiler. An analysis by Stefan Hedlund
GIS Radio: India’s spacepower meets regional reality
India is a genuine spacepower, but regional crises and domestic demands could limit its strategic ambitions. An analysis by Lamont Colucci Read the full report
GIS Radio: North Korea’s dual China-Russia advantage
Xi’s visit to Pyongyang has strengthened economic ties, allowing North Korea to regain support from Beijing and Moscow. An analysis by Zorigt Dashdorj. Read the full repor...
GIS Radio: Resource-rich countries seek a grand bargain
African and Latin American states are working to provide developed economies with key resources in return for value addition and equitable partnerships. An analysis by Bob Savic. Read ...
GIS Radio: Government debt is dominating monetary policy
Mounting public debt is giving government fiscal policy greater influence over monetary conditions. Comment by Prince Michael of Liechtenstein. Read the full comm...
GIS Radio: AI IPOs force a new bargain between the state and labs
Anthropic and OpenAI’s IPO filings, after abrupt U.S. restrictions and a partial restoration, expose the unstable politics of treating AI labs as strategic assets. An analysis by Uri Gabai...
GIS Radio: Canada-U.S. ties face unprecedented strain
Washington wants results and Ottawa is learning the cost of delay, but strategic interdependence makes total rupture unlikely. An analysis by James Jay Carafano. Read the full...
