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
400 episodes
GIS Radio: Trade helps China tighten grip on Africa
African nations look to China for stability after U.S. trade disruptions complicate partnerships and economic strategies.An analysis by Ralph Mathekga. Read the full repor...
GIS Radio: Russia’s global pullback creates new power vacuums
Russia’s withdrawal from key conflict zones leaves the U.S. with selective gains, while China and Turkiye are stepping up to expand their influence.An analysis by Stefan Hedlu...
GIS Radio: Drones transform warfare but not strategic outcomes
Unmanned systems reshape modern combat, driving innovation and countermeasures, yet still fall short of decisive battlefield victories.An analysis by Rob de Wijk. Read the ful...
GIS Radio: U.S. may turn to Bucharest Nine as Europe’s power center
The Bucharest Nine’s expansion could reshape Europe’s security and economy – if Poland leads, the U.S. engages and members overcome political fragmentation.An analysis by J...
GIS Radio: Sudan war evolving into a proxy conflict fueled by gold
Illicit gold financing networks prolong the Sudan war, while the neighbors who can help most are embroiled in their own disagreements.An analysis by Carlota Ahrens Tei...
GIS Radio: Why Europe does not understand the U.S.
What appears to be a transatlantic rift is, in fact, a return to America’s original hemispheric identity. An analysis by Ian Oxnevad. Read the full report
GIS Radio: India’s West Asian dilemma
The Iran conflict is disrupting India’s energy supplies and remittances, forcing New Delhi to balance ties with Iran, the U.S., Israel and Gulf states. An analysis by Aparna Pande. ...
India's Stress Test: How global pressure is shaping New Delhi’s next moves
In this episode of Unconventional Knowledge, Andrew Kureth speaks with Dr. Aparna Pande about how India is navigating the geopolitical fallout of the Iran war.The discussion outlines India’s strategy of strategic autonomy and multi-align...
GIS Radio: Eyewitness to war: Ukraine’s DIY drones defy Russian jamming
In Ukraine’s drone workshops, even the fiber-optic spool’s hollow core becomes vital, highlighting a strategic split: precision versus volume in jammed skies.An analysis by P...
GIS Radio: Latin America continues its rightward shift
Left-wing governments throughout the region are losing voter confidence after years of mismanagement. An analysis by Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Read the full repo...
GIS Radio: GENIUS Act secures dollar dominance via stablecoins
The greenback’s global reserve currency status could be strengthened by recent legislation anchoring its role through stablecoin digital assets.An analysis by Bob Savic. Read th...
GIS Radio: China’s careful hedging in the Iran war
China shares Iran’s anti-U.S. resentment, but Beijing is more self-focused.An analysis by Junhua Zhang. Read the full report
GIS Radio: Ethiopia’s political rifts to persist after elections
Ethiopians vote in general elections in June, deciding on the country’s national policy, regional strategy and whether controversial reforms will continue.An analysis by
GIS Radio: The intricacies of regulatory capture
Regulatory capture warps rules to favor powerful interests, creating trade-offs between expertise and democratic accountability.An analysis by Emmanuel Martin. Read the fu...
GIS Radio: Private Equity: An Obituary
After a short, scammy life, private equity is finally in terminal decline.An analysis by Henrique Schneider. Read the full report
GIS Radio: Turkiye’s middle power aspirations
Emerging global fragmentation enables middle powers to navigate alliances and assert greater independence.An analysis by Alper Coşkun. Read the full report
GIS Radio: The Saudi Arabia-UAE ‘cold war’ in Yemen
Saudi Arabia’s strikes on the UAE-backed STC and the group’s subsequent dissolution mark a turning point in the intensifying rivalry over Yemen.An analysis by Giorgio Cafiero<...
GIS Radio: EU bans all Russian gas for good
Cuts in both direct and indirect Russian gas supplies expose the EU to a complex set of energy security risks, especially from the volatile Middle East.An analysis by Bob Savic....
GIS Radio: Split victory in Portugal
While Portugal’s presidential election produced a clear winner, rising support for the national-conservative right suggests the balance of power is shifting.An analysis by
GIS Radio: Cambodian-Thai conflict exposes ASEAN limits
Sporadic clashes highlight ineffective ceasefires for historical disputes, ASEAN’s lack of agency and a likelihood external actors will shape the region’s outcomes. An analysis by
GIS Radio: Tajikistan tests China’s power in Central Asia
China has surpassed Russia as Tajikistan’s main trading partner, but Moscow’s declining security role poses a risky dilemma for Beijing.An analysis by Stefan Hedlund. Read ...
GIS Radio: The never-ending power struggle in Guinea-Bissau
Another coup has derailed Guinea-Bissau’s fragile democracy, with the military junta removing President Embalo and freezing the electoral process.An analysis by Teresa N...
GIS Radio: South Africa-U.S. rift deepens after G20 snub
Diplomatic tensions between Pretoria and Washington continue to worsen, undermining cooperation and isolating Africa’s largest economy.An analysis by Ralph Mathekga. Read t...
