Unconventional Knowledge by GIS

Unconventional Knowledge by GIS

Author: Geopolitical Intelligence Services (GIS) Language: English Episodes: 100
In a world saturated with instant takes and recycled narratives, Unconventional Knowledge by GIS offers a different kind of conversation. This isn't about the day's headlines, but the deeper currents moving beneath them. Hosted by the analysts and network of Geopolitical Intelligence Services, each episode is built around a dialogue with a genuine insider-diplomats, intelligence veterans, economists, and strategists who operate where critical decisions are made. The focus rests squarely on the intricate interplay of geopolitics, global economics, and security, dissecting the forces that truly reshape nations and markets. You'll hear discussions that challenge conventional wisdom, unpack long-term trends often missed by standard reporting, and explore the nuanced factors that influence everything from trade corridors to technological competition. The aim is to provide context and clarity on complex international issues, moving past the noise to examine the underlying structures and strategic calculations at play. For anyone engaged in business or simply seeking a more substantive understanding of a volatile world, this podcast serves as a vital resource, transforming unconventional knowledge into actionable insight.
Episodes
GIS Radio: Private Equity: An Obituary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:15
After a short, scammy life, private equity is finally in terminal decline. An analysis by Henrique Schneider. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechte…
GIS Radio: Turkiye’s middle power aspirations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:17
Emerging global fragmentation enables middle powers to navigate alliances and assert greater independence. An analysis by Alper Coşkun. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from…
GIS Radio: The Saudi Arabia-UAE ‘cold war’ in Yemen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:33
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. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GI…
GIS Radio: EU bans all Russian gas for good [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:23
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. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all…
GIS Radio: Split victory in Portugal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:58
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 Jaime Nogueira Pinto. Read the full report here…
GIS Radio: Cambodian-Thai conflict exposes ASEAN limits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:32
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 Adinda Khaerani Epstein. Read the full r…
GIS Radio: Tajikistan tests China’s power in Central Asia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:55
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 the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports…
GIS Radio: The never-ending power struggle in Guinea-Bissau [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:21
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 Nogueira Pinto. Read the full report here. 📚 Explor…
GIS Radio: South Africa-U.S. rift deepens after G20 snub [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:41
Diplomatic tensions between Pretoria and Washington continue to worsen, undermining cooperation and isolating Africa’s largest economy. An analysis by Ralph Mathekga. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports…
GIS Radio: Belarus and the limits of Western outreach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:49
Belarus remains closely tied to Russia despite limited U.S. engagement, with modest prospects for strategic realignment in the near term. An analysis by James Jay Carafano. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Re…