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Stay informed with our daily radio podcast, a concise AI-generated audio companion to the latest GIS reports. Each episode presents key takeaways and geopolitical scenarios from our report of the day.

Bob Savic analyzes how new outbound investment screening measures aimed at securing strategic technologies in global supply chains are set to intensify. Read the report here.

Husain Haqqani examines how Nepal’s future is characterized by political instability, economic vulnerabilities, and shifting alliances with India, China, and the United States. Read the report here.

Federica Saini Fasanotti analysis reveals Libya’s post-2011 descent into persistent chaos. Read the report here.

Henrique Schneider analyzes how President Trump does not seek to refine the system – he wants to tear it down and rebuild it on his own terms. Read the report here.

Prof. Stefan Hedlund examines how Astana’s decision to avoid Russia and export oil via Azerbaijan signals a major geopolitical shift away from Moscow. Read the report here.

Nicolas Cachanosky analyzes how recent U.S. and European developments have sparked heightened debates over immigration policy, highlighting distinct cultural, economic, and security challenges. Read the report here.

Dr. James Jay Carafano examines how President Trump’s foreign policy prioritizes hemispheric security, countering China, Russia, and Iran, while potentially uniting free and open spaces globally. Read the report here.

Dr. Aparna Pande analyzes how India is expected to remain the fastest-growing major economy, but structural challenges and slowing momentum threaten its long-term ambitions. Read the report here.

Henrique Schneider explores how, far from being the gold standard of privacy it is often claimed to be, the GDPR is a potential threat to personal freedoms. Read the report here.

Prof. Stefan Hedlund examines how Russia and Iran’s new 20-year treaty strengthens economic ties but lacks formal military obligations, reflecting shifting regional priorities. Read the report here.

Prof. Enrico Colombatto analyzes how sovereign wealth funds have grown rapidly, yet their state-run nature hides as much as it reveals about global finance. Read the report here.

Teresa Nogueira Pinto examines how Nigeria’s complex history of colonial borders, ethnic diversity, and federal tensions fuels ongoing instability, corruption, and secessionist aspirations. Read the report here.

Riley Walters analyzes that President Trump’s second term is seeing an intensification of tariff use, reshaping U.S. trade policies and global economic relations. Read more here.

Dante Disparte explores how President Trump’s pro-crypto policies could spark renewed growth and innovation in the U.S. digital currency landscape. Read the report here.

Dr. James Jay Carafano analyzes how the out-of-the-blue demands on Canada from the American president have stirred the world of politics, yet both countries have much to lose by drifting apart. Read the report here.

Dr. Ralph Mathekga examines how President Trump’s suspension of U.S. aid to South Africa has sparked diplomatic tensions, drawing an unflattering spotlight to Pretoria. Read the report here.

Bob Savic analyzes how global trade flows are shifting and fragmenting, while Donald Trump’s rapprochement with Vladimir Putin could complicate matters further. Read the report here.

Pierre Boussel examines how Algeria’s accelerated arms buildup underscores its regional ambitions while serving as a domestic political tool. Read the report here.

Adinda Khaerani Epstein analyzes how President Marcos’ foreign policy balances sovereignty, the U.S. alliance, and economic ties with China. Read the report here.

Federica Saini Fasanotti examines how Turkey’s growing geopolitical influence in Africa – leveraging military, economic, and diplomatic strategies – challenges Russia’s presence. Read the report here.

Dr. James Jay Carafano analyzes how President Trump has renewed U.S. interest in Greenland to counter Chinese and Russian influence in the Arctic. Read the report here.

Prof. Stefan Hedlund examines how dwindling oil and gas revenues may become a considerable strategic disruption for the Kremlin. Read the report here.

Dr. Carole Nakhle analyzes how U.S. policies and geopolitical challenges create an uncertain oil market in 2025, with fluctuating demand and prices ahead. Read the report here.

Lord David Alton of Liverpool reflects on how history teaches that ignoring past conflicts inevitably invites future catastrophes. Read the report here.

Alper Coşkun examines how, as President Trump fulfills his campaign promise to engage Russia on the Ukraine war, Turkey is quietly exploring its potential role in a post-conflict scenario, including overseeing a possible cease-fire. Read the report here.

Dr. James Jay Carafano analyzes how President Trump’s counterterrorism strategy prioritizes direct action – capturing or eliminating perpetrators and seizing assets – over addressing root causes. Read the report here.

François Baird examines how, despite challenges such as corruption and insurgent threats, five emerging African nations are demonstrating promising growth rates. Read the report here.

Teresa Nogueira Pinto examines how droughts and demographic shifts are fueling resource competition, leading to escalating conflicts between farmers and pastoralists. Read the report here.

Vahan P. Roth examines how government and central bank rule-bending undermines financial stability. Read the report here.

Henrique Schneider explores how artificial intelligence innovation is rapidly advancing in the U.S. and China, with new AI models challenging established players and quickly transforming the landscape. Read the report here.

Dr. Emmanuel Martin examines how the new French budget, approved in the first week of February, raises the question of whether it will deliver on its promises. Read the report here.

Urs Schöttli analyzes how South Korea stands as an economic powerhouse, yet its democracy remains young and vulnerable to bursts of political instability. Read the report here.

Bob Savic examines how Chinese export prohibitions on critical minerals to the United States signal Beijing’s readiness to return fire in a potential trade war. Read the report here.

The Lobito Corridor megaproject could reshape global critical mineral supply chains by connecting Africa’s mineral-rich regions to international markets.Read the report here.

Prof. Enrico Colombatto explores how, as defense budgets rise globally, Europe must balance security needs with public concerns regarding increased military spending. Read the report here.

Dr. Carole Nakhle analyzes how the suspension of Russian gas exports through Ukraine signals a transformation in Europe’s energy landscape and reliance. Read the report here.

Dr. Junhua Zhang examines how Beijing’s aggressive export strategy faces mounting resistance worldwide, as even countries friendly to China erect barriers to safeguard their industries. Read the report here.

Prof. Stefan Hedlund analyzes how North Korea’s deployment to aid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marks a pivotal moment as rogue states unite to upend international security. Read the report here.

Adinda Khaerani Epstein examines how domestic challenges in China are prompting a modest rethink of Southeast Asia’s economic and geopolitical strategies. Read the report here.

Adam Michel explores how, if Republicans manage the fiscal challenges of 2025 effectively and lower taxes again, the U.S. may enter an era of significant economic and budgetary changes. Read the report here.

Dr. Ralph Mathekga analyzes how, as South Africa takes the G20 helm, it aims to spotlight African economic issues while confronting global geopolitical tensions. Read the report here.

Prof. Stefan Hedlund examines how increasingly frequent incidents of deliberate underwater sabotage targeting critical fiber optics, power cables, and pipelines raise significant global security concerns. Read the report here.

Dr. Junhua Zhang analyzes how China has entered a deflationary cycle, exposing stark economic disparities amid slowing growth and cautious policy changes. Read the report here.

Zorigt Dashdorj explores how the rise of radical political views worldwide resembles pre-World War dynamics, yet upcoming generations are likely to overcome these outdated beliefs. Read the report here.

Dr. John Polga-Hecimovich examines how Bolivia faces a confluence of political infighting, external pressures, and the risk of economic collapse as the 2025 presidential election nears. Read the report here.

Prof. Enrico Colombatto analyzes how European bonds could shift fiscal power to Brussels, potentially destabilizing the European Union. Read the report here.

Brett Schaefer explores how Donald Trump’s second presidency may reshape U.S.-UN relations through assertive negotiations and reform-driven engagement. Read the report here.

Bob Savic examines how a torrent of executive orders and legislation sets the stage for escalating U.S.-China confrontations, yet President Trump might opt for a different approach. Read the report here.

Pierre Boussel analyzes how regimes in the Maghreb are taking a hard look at nuclear energy. Read the report here.

Nicolas Cachanosky evaluates how President-elect Trump’s proposed tariff increases may yield short-term gains but will ultimately harm consumers and industries in the long term. Read the report here.

Teresa Nogueira Pinto examines how Mozambique’s post-election unrest reflects deep-seated political, economic, and social tensions that could pose challenges for neighboring countries. Read the report here.

Zorigt Dashdorj explores how the recent treaty between Russia and North Korea will reshape the Northeast Asian security landscape. Read the report here.

Urs Schöttli analyzes how China’s growing influence in the Far East is underscored by recent elections in Japan and the U.S., highlighting the countries’ contrasting political and security trajectories. Read the report here.

Dr. Ralph Mathekga examines how South Africa faces rising anti-immigrant populism, scapegoating migrants for governance failures and public health crises. Read the report here.

Dr. Emmanuel Martin discusses how, in democracies, citizens increasingly seek greater welfare benefits, creating challenges in balancing political majorities with fiscal responsibility. Read the report here.

Prof. Enrico Colombatto explores how China’s economic challenges have exposed Europe’s vulnerabilities, especially as options for responding are limited. Read the report here.

James E. Fanell explains why the rise of China’s naval capability has prompted a critical rethink in Washington. Read the report here.

Dr. James Jay Carafano explains how the Trump administration is poised to swiftly reassert U.S. influence in the Middle East, aiming to rebalance the region’s dynamics in favor of its key allies. Read the report here.

Béatrice Acklin Zimmermann examines how society, having largely turned away from Christianity, now relies on new ideologies for meaning. Read the report here.

Georgia’s trajectory: From revolution to Russian influence

Prof. Stefan Hedlund analyzes why Western governments hesitate to take a firm stand against Russian influence in Georgia despite the urgent need for support. Read the report here.

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