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
405 episodes
GIS Radio: Inside Iran’s fragmented decision-making structure
Iran’s competing power centers are shaping negotiations, escalation risks and regional strategic decisions.An analysis by Amatzia Baram. Read the full report
GIS Radio: U.S. political polarization exacerbates security risks
Global interstate conflicts now intersect with U.S. extremism, immigration disputes and unconventional security vulnerabilities.An analysis by Ian Oxnevad. Read the full repor...
GIS Radio: China’s tech emerges as U.S. battlefield rival
Having become indispensable to Russia’s military resilience during the Ukraine conflict, Chinese technology is poised to do the same for Iran.An analysis by Bob Savic. Read the ...
GIS Radio: Singapore carefully balances U.S. and China relationships
Singapore strategically navigates rivalries, maintaining economic ties with China and security cooperation with the U.S. while pursuing its national interests.An analysis by
GIS Radio: China reshapes the global automotive landscape
China’s state-backed automotive expansion is redrawing global competition, forcing both emerging and developed markets to adapt. An analysis by Junhua Zhang. Read the fu...
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....
