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Central banks were created to protect the value of money. Instead, they are eroding citizens’ prosperity. Comment by Prince Michael of Liechtenstein. Read the full comment here. This episode was created using Google NotebookLM, an AI tool, based on GIS reports, and features synthetically generated voices.

UK politics will be reshaped by identity, demographics, legal paralysis and fiscal strain, shifting voters into nationalist, cosmopolitan and liberal blocs. An analysis by Steve Davies. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Mali’s escalating crisis reveals how state failure, insurgency and resource competition increasingly intertwine. An analysis by Federica Saini Fasanotti. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Oil and gas have long powered Algeria’s stability. President Tebboune’s New Algeria seeks bold diversification, but success may remain elusive. An analysis by Teresa Nogueira Pinto. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

The Iran conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have driven oil prices higher, putting fresh pressure on government budgets across Southeast Asia. An analysis by Adinda Khaerani Epstein. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Unable to match Western and Chinese spacepower, Russia is pursuing a path of asymmetric orbital deterrence. An analysis by Lamont Colucci. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Turkiye will use the NATO summit in Ankara to strengthen its place in Europe’s evolving defense architecture. An analysis by Alper Coşkun. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

In this episode of Unconventional Knowledge, GIS managing editor Andrew Kureth speaks with Vahan Roth, CEO of Swissgrams AG, about artificial intelligence, universal basic income and the future of work. The discussion examines why AI has revived the debate over UBI, and why Roth remains skeptical that automation will create the abundance its supporters expect. He argues that finite resources, energy and capital still matter, even in an AI-driven economy. The episode also explores the role of ...

AI-driven automation has revived calls for UBI, yet resource limits, inflation risks and mixed human responses challenge its feasibility and benefits. An analysis by Vahan P. Roth. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Strip away comforting illusions, and the hard truth is that prosperity demands productivity, not politics. An analysis by Enrico Colombatto. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Russia could well test NATO by attacking Lithuania, but Vilnius is better prepared than most. An analysis by Stefan Hedlund. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Beijing is fusing ancient strategy with modern technology to turn space into the next geostrategic battleground. An analysis by Lamont Colucci. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

U.S. impatience with NATO burden-sharing and its pivot to the Indo-Pacific is driving NATO 3.0. An analysis by Emmanuel Martin. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Regional wars are pushing Kazakhstan into a pivotal role that may reshape Eurasian energy and trade routes. An analysis by Stefan Hedlund. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Central bank digital currencies will shape the future of money, but they may not resolve the problems of the past. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Drone diplomacy is expanding Kyiv’s geopolitical influence and leading to new security and strategic partnerships with Arab Gulf states. An analysis by Giorgio Cafiero. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Space is key to great power rivalry, as states compete for access to and control over space infrastructure that influences military, economic and informational leverage. An analysis by Lamont Colucci. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

The Global Progressive Mobilization summit in April united leaders from 40 countries to counter Trump policies and deepen Europe-Latin America ties. An analysis by Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

African geopolitics is rapidly transforming amid intensifying global competition for resources, connectivity and security. An analysis by Teresa Nogueira Pinto. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Albania has become a revealing test case for the balance of influence between Brussels and Washington in the Western Balkans. An analysis by Klaus Wölfer. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

AI can personalize learning and streamline teaching, but risks weakening core skills. An analysis by Karl-Friedrich Israel. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Nearly 10 years after Brexit, the UK and EU are reassessing their economic and security cooperation. An analysis by Steve Davies. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Global fertility has plunged to record lows, shifting attention from overpopulation to a potential shortage of workers, taxpayers and innovators. An analysis by Diane Katz. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

The World Cup is not detached from geopolitics. Yet it also preserves channels of engagement even when political relations deteriorate. An analysis by Ian Oxnevad. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

The Danish Model directly funds Ukrainian arms production – speeding deliveries, strengthening domestic industry and catalyzing allied and Gulf partnerships. An analysis by Stefan Hedlund. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Strait of Hormuz tensions and sanctions have pushed oil trade toward yuan, stablecoins and alternative rails, threatening the dollar’s global primacy. An analysis by Vahan P. Roth. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Modern peer review safeguards scientific quality yet is increasingly shaped by incentives, political priorities and funding challenges. An analysis by Karl-Friedrich Israel. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

AI will likely boost productivity while gradually transforming jobs and labor markets over time. An analysis by Adam Michel. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Beyond energy, traditional economic partnerships are under strain from surging prices of fertilizer for agriculture to helium for semiconductors. An analysis by Bob Savic. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

President Trump is confronting China’s BRI influence in the Western Hemisphere, targeting Venezuelan oil and Panama’s port control. An analysis by Junhua Zhang. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

The U.S. president’s tariff strategy reshapes global economics while creating uncertainty around trade, technology and alliances. An analysis by Enrico Colombatto. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

What began as competition over innovation and market dominance is evolving into a struggle over strategic control. An analysis by Uri Gabai. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

The 2026 elections may intensify political divisions but will fall short of delivering major policy or governance changes nationwide. An analysis by James Jay Carafano. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

In this episode of Unconventional Knowledge, Prince Michael of Liechtenstein speaks with Adam Michel, Director of Tax Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, about artificial intelligence, productivity and the future of work. The discussion looks at AI through the broader history of technological change, arguing that new technologies have usually made workers more productive rather than simply replacing them. It examines how AI could reshape sectors such as software, law, writing and administra...

The U.S.-backed postwar security order is fraying, forcing Europe to reconcile decades of social spending and free riding with the urgent need to rearm. An analysis by Mojmír Hampl. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Post-crisis monetary frameworks are here to stay, weakening policy transmission, complicating inflation control and blurring institutional mandates. An analysis by Nicolas Cachanosky. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Beijing’s new economic strategy reflects a broad shift from market-driven growth toward state-directed technological and geopolitical competition. An analysis by Henrique Schneider. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Mexico’s security outlook is shaped by fragmented, adaptable cartels embedding deeper into local economies amid rising U.S. fentanyl pressure. An analysis by Armando Regil Velasco. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

A new anti-cartel coalition is intensifying military cooperation in the Western Hemisphere, pressuring Mexico to support improved regional security dynamics. An analysis by Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Ports and trade corridors in the Red Sea are a central arena of competition between global and regional powers. An analysis by Teresa Nogueira Pinto. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

With Viktor Orban ousted, Peter Magyar must now deliver EU funds, tackle corruption and steer Hungary through costly energy and social reforms. An analysis by Krisztina Koenen. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Iran’s competing power centers are shaping negotiations, escalation risks and regional strategic decisions. An analysis by Amatzia Baram. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Global interstate conflicts now intersect with U.S. extremism, immigration disputes and unconventional security vulnerabilities. An analysis by Ian Oxnevad. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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 full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Singapore strategically navigates rivalries, maintaining economic ties with China and security cooperation with the U.S. while pursuing its national interests. An analysis by Adinda Khaerani Epstein. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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 full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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 report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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 Hedlund. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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 full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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 James Jay Carafano. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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 Teixeira. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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 here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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-alignment, and how growing instability in the Middle East is testing its ability to balance relations across competing powers. With deep energy dependence and critical trade routes at stake, a prolonged conflict could force India to shift from neutrality toward mo...

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 Paul Schwennesen. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Left-wing governments throughout the region are losing voter confidence after years of mismanagement. An analysis by Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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 the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

China shares Iran’s anti-U.S. resentment, but Beijing is more self-focused. An analysis by Junhua Zhang. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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 Teresa Nogueira Pinto. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Regulatory capture warps rules to favor powerful interests, creating trade-offs between expertise and democratic accountability. An analysis by Emmanuel Martin. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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 Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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 Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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 GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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 Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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 report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

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 Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Gen Z’s pandemic scars, social-media isolation and disordered home life have eroded trust in the American social contract, increasing disaffection and extremism. An analysis by Diane Katz. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Brazil, under President Lula, is strengthening ties with China and other partners to diversify trade and achieve strategic autonomy amid U.S. tariffs. An analysis by John Polga-Hecimovich. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Strategic geopolitical realignment, violence and crackdowns are hallmarks of Russia-aligned junta leadership in the Sahel. An analysis by Federica Saini Fasanotti. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Overregulation weakens European innovation, raising costs, reducing quality and limiting competitiveness globally. An analysis by Henrique Schneider. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

In this episode of Unconventional Knowledge, Prince Michael of Liechtenstein speaks with Karl-Peter Schwarz about the growing tension between democracy and freedom of expression in the West. Starting from a warning by Pope Leo XIV, the conversation explores whether shrinking space for dissent reflects a deeper shift in how “liberal democracy” is understood and applied. Schwarz argues that, since the end of the Cold War, democratic systems have expanded beyond governance into shaping cul...

A growing lack of religious literacy in the West is distorting policy decisions, from geopolitical strategy to internal social cohesion. An analysis by Christiaan Alting von Geusau. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has handed Somali President Mohamud a chance to rally domestic support and accelerate his centralization drive. An analysis by Jihad Mashamoun. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

A sharp disruption to oil supply has pushed prices higher, but the market response so far suggests a relatively contained reaction. An analysis by Carole Nakhle. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

President Museveni’s rule has proven resilient, but mounting pressures are likely to make the status quo harder to sustain over time. An analysis by Teresa Nogueira Pinto. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Ports in the Mediterranean have become strategic sovereignty tools – deepwater hubs, investments and military presence reshape power, trade and alliances. An analysis by Pierre Boussel. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

The U.S. is advancing Pax Silica and redefining geopolitical order around compute, technological chokepoints and dependence. An analysis by Uri Gabai. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Trump’s Greenland gambit exposes U.S. Arctic weaknesses, spurring Russian-Chinese gains, straining NATO ties and forcing a rush for ice-capable fleet routes.An analysis by Stefan Hedlund. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Southeast Asia faces surging energy demand, climate risks and rising protectionism, threatening clean-tech supply chains, cooperation and affordable transitions. An analysis by Prashanth Parameswaran. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Governments are stockpiling resources, restricting exports, subsidizing domestic mining and blocking foreign acquisitions of strategic assets. An analysis by Bob Savic. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Global shifts may challenge the dollar, but no credible rival has emerged to displace its reserve dominance. An analysis by Enrico Colombatto. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

The EU is gradually shifting toward a form of regulatory protectionism that risks raising prices and compromising growth. An analysis by Karl-Friedrich Israel. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Collapsing paradigms of social cohesion and rules-based geopolitics, confronted with the new reality of AI, create a polycrisis. An analysis by Uri Gabai. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Indigenous communities increasingly influence energy, security and electora dynamics across the Americas. An analysis by James Jay Carafano. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Structural costs, geopolitics and looser monetary legacies leave Europe trapped in low growth and moderate inflation as the ECB withdraws emergency support. An analysis by Elisabeth Krecké. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Myanmar’s rare earth deposits have drawn international attention, but multiple challenges stand in the way of translating this potential into a stable supply chain. An analysis by Prashanth Parameswaran. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Europe eyes Turkmen gas as a strategic solution with growing urgency. An analysis by Stefan Hedlund. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Cost-of-living concerns persist as partisan economic narratives dominate politics despite strong growth and rising incomes. An analysis by Diane Katz. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

After the Supreme Leader’s death, the Revolutionary Guards are holding firm and steering Iran toward escalation and continued repression. An analysis by Amatzia Baram. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Russia has increased its hybrid and military activities on and around Svalbard to secure its strategic position in the European Arctic. An analysis by Henrik Larsen. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

President Donald Trump’s Indo-Pacific policy shifts from security to economic priorities. An analysis by Bruce Klingner. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

The Minneapolis shootings renewed scrutiny of ICE, highlighting its post-9/11 mission creep, partisan clashes over immigration and federal-local tensions. An analysis by Ian Oxnevad. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

As cryptocurrencies mature, Bitcoin is consolidating its position as a reserve asset, while altcoins are diverging into riskier niches with different uses. An analysis by Vahan P. Roth. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Chile’s institutional checks and balances will constrain how far Mr. Kast can advance his agenda, but voters will expect tangible change. An analysis by John Polga-Hecimovich. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn

Central Asian nations are harnessing their strengths in tech, trade and transport, increasing their collective bargaining power on the global stage. An analysis by Eka Tkeshelashvili. Read the full report here. 📚 Explore all GIS Reports 📝 Read the weekly comments from Prince Michael of Liechtenstein 🔔 Stay updated on the latest reports and analysis: LinkedIn & X 📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter or subscribe directly on LinkedIn