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Political incentives reward new spending and deferred financing, making continued fiscal drift the most likely path for the U.S., the UK and France. 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 wee...

Ecuador’s crackdown tests whether military force and democratic institutions can prevail over criminal networks before they create lasting problems. 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 wee...

Europe's leaders are borrowing to sustain the illusion of prosperity, but meanwhile public trust erodes. Comment by Prince Michael of Liechtenstein . Read the full comment 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 dire...

Rising food prices could strain political stability in North Africa while creating new opportunities for jihadist groups 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 newslet...

Volkswagen’s painful retreat exposes the continent’s deeper failure to compete in the age of Chinese industrial agility. 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 dire...

The West is courting India for trade, minerals, technology and defense – and, above all, to break China’s grip on supply chains. 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 direc...

Maritime boundary disputes mask a bigger contest over Taiwan’s future. 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 This episode was created using Google N...

President Trump’s futuristic air missile defense system will likely come to life despite political and technical obstacles. 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 d...

History suggests disruptive technology eliminates old jobs, but ultimately creates wealth, opportunity and prosperity. Comment by Prince Michael of Liechtenstein . Read the full comment 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 subsc...

Geography has always enabled weaker actors to constrain stronger ones, and cislunar space will be no exception. 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 Linke...

As Arctic ice retreats, nations race to build, operate and deploy icebreakers. Capability gaps could determine who controls the region. 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 sub...

Nine months after the Southern Transitional Council’s dissolution, the organization retains significant political influence in southern 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 newslette...

rance’s rising borrowing costs expose the dangers of ballooning public debt, but another bailout would weaken the entire euro system. Comment by Prince Michael of Liechtenstein . Read the full comment 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 news...

Taiwan’s last South American ally is holding firm, even as pressure mounts to trade loyalty for access to China’s market. 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...

Militarized chokepoints and emerging northern passages are redefining mineral logistics, requiring higher security premiums and state presence. 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...

Less than a decade after seizing power, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended his rule to 2030 while regional leaders look away. 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 subscr...

History suggests disruptive technology eliminates old jobs, but ultimately creates wealth, opportunity and prosperity. Comment by Prince Michael of Liechtenstein . Read the full comment 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 subsc...

China wants a global yuan, but credibility and convertibility remain formidable obstacles. 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 This episode w...

In this episode of Unconventional Knowledge , GIS managing editor Andrew Kureth speaks with Southeast Asia expert Adinda Epstein about the youth movements reshaping politics across the region. Focusing on Indonesia, Myanmar and the Philippines, the discussion examines the grievances driving young people into political action, the role of social media and whether these movements represent a distinc...

The offshore dollar system sits at the heart of global finance, yet its scale and vulnerabilities remain largely opaque. 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 directl...

Israel’s October election may remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu without overturning the consensus forged by three years of war. 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 sub...

Failed replications, biased incentives and weak oversight let fragile research shape policy, waste public money and erode trust. 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 d...

The elections in Brazil will determine whether Washington’s new strategy for the Western hemisphere will hold. 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...

Tehran’s economy is battered, yet parallel trade networks prevent its complete economic isolation. An analysis by Husain Haqqani . 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 This epis...

AI is driving electricity demand higher, but its net impact will depend on efficiency gains, new supplies and how quickly grids and safeguards adapt. 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 news...