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CBDCs gain ground as monetary policy falters
Skip to content Central bank digital currencies will shape the future of money, but they may not resolve the problems of the past. People gather around an illuminated sculpture of the euro in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, on May 15, 2026.
Inflation: Causes and consequences
GIS has long warned that inflation was around the corner – not due to Covid or war, but because of profligate monetary policy.
The road to war between Russia and Ukraine
GIS and its founder, Prince Michael of Liechtenstein, have been warning for years about the possibility for conflict in Ukraine. World leaders refused to heed the signs. When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, some people were shocked. Many thought that Moscow, with its buildup of troops all across Ukraine’s border, had been bluffing. For those who had been paying close attention, however, like GIS Founder and Chairman Prince Michael of Liechtenstein, it came as little surprise.
How AUKUS can become a powerful security actor
The formation of the AUKUS security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States was greeted with mixed reactions in Europe and Asia. But despite a rocky start, the alliance has the potential to become a powerful security actor in the Indo-Pacific region.
What challenges face Europe after Angela Merkel? – GIS Reports
After 16 years, the Angela Merkel era is over. As German chancellor, she was able to leverage her country’s strong economy and make herself a sort of “Sun Queen” of Europe. Indeed, there are some uncanny similarities between the soon-to-be ex-chancellor and Louis XIV of France (1643-1715), the Sun King. It is undeniable that Ms. Merkel’s modest lifestyle differs drastically from the lavish one led by the French king, but there are striking resemblances in the way they implemented their policies.
How will Western governments tackle inflation? – GIS Reports
Professor Enrico Colombatto Enrico Colombatto is a professor of economics at the University of Turin, Italy. He is also director of research at the Institut de Recherches Economiques et Fiscales (IREF) in Paris. Professor Elisabeth Krecké Elisabeth Krecké is a Luxembourg-based independent economist. Dr. Anthony Maingot GIS Guest Expert Anthony P. Maingot is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Florida International University.
Why can’t Europe speak in a single voice? – GIS Reports
The EU has long struggled to unify its foreign policy Member states’ interests are irreconcilable European countries are reverting to bilateral relations The proponents of an ever closer union of European states regularly struggle to answer a simple question: why does the European Union not fulfill one of the fundamental tasks of a confederation, namely to jointly ensure the security of its members and their external representation?
Government programs for EVs may not work as planned
Governments are pushing spending on electric vehicles EVs still present several big technological challenges Battery components are becoming a national security issue Most nations may not meet their ambitious EV goals There is no challenge that cannot be overcome by electric vehicles (EV), apparently.
Nicolas Maduro has strengthened his grip on Venezuela
The least likely outcome in 2021 is Mr. Maduro’s removal from power read more about it in the report
The appropriate fiscal adjustments could boost recovery
Governments will be forced to either cut spending, increase taxes, or resort to some combination of the two read more about it in the report
The U.S. is a resilient country and will quickly recover from the pandemic
David Alton, Lord Alton of Liverpool David Alton was a Member of the House of Commons (MP) in the United Kingdom. Dr. Frank Umbach GIS Expert Dr. Frank Umbach is the research director of the European Centre for Energy and Resource Security (EUCERS) at King’s College, London; adjunct senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) at the Nanyan Technological University ...
Governments are invoking the threat of the pandemic to curb citizens’ rights
As the Covid-19 pandemic spread across the globe, harsh measures were gradually introduced. Governments have begun to limit individual rights and privacy. The media and politicians, as well as some virologists and medical professionals, have stirred up panic. Those who question the necessity of taking drastic steps are intolerantly marginalized and branded as either idiots or radicals. The success of Western democracies is based on the guarantee of freedom and human rights.
Beijing is gearing up for heightened tension with the West
At the end of October, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held a plenary meeting. The focus was preparations for the coming five-year plan, which the National People’s Congress will pass at the start of next year. The discussion also included a long-term plan to 2035, as well as various internal, foreign and security policy issues. One of the plans’ main objectives is to prepare the country for an accelerating conflict with Western powers, especially the United States.
The EU is heading for fiscal centralization and greater profligacy
Economies must become more flexible and individuals less dependent on government read more about it in the report
Nord Stream 2 may look like a win for Russia, even if it isn’t
Russian ambitions to bypass Ukraine’s gas infrastructure are obviously rooted in political motives, yet Germany insists on backing the project. By doing so, it could reap the economic benefits of becoming a European hub for Russian gas imports, but serious conflicts over the matter are likely to arise within the ...
President El-Sisi has brought Egypt stability and a growing economy
Since taking power, President El-Sisi has stabilized Egypt He deftly gained allies after being shunned by the West He also took on extremism and implemented economic reforms The positives have come at the price of democracy, which has been eroded GIS Dossiers aim to give our subscribers a quick overview of key topics, regions or conflicts based on a selection of our experts’ reports since 2011.
Vietnam balances relations with global powers to maximize autonomy
GIS Dossiers aim to give our subscribers a quick overview of key topics, regions or conflicts based on a selection of our experts’ reports since 2011. This survey reviews our experts’ analysis and predictions for Vietnam, a burgeoning regional leader that must carefully balance its relationships with regional partners and global powers to maintain its autonomy.
Turkey and Azerbaijan are the biggest winners in the highly contested competition to deliver Caspian gas to Europe
GIS Dossiers aim to give our subscribers a quick overview of critical topics, regions or conflicts based on a selection of our experts’ reports since 2011. The following is our third survey devoted to Turkey. The first covered Turkey’s complicated relations with Europe, and the second focused on its ambitions and concerns in the Middle East. This third part centers on its gas pipelines and supplies policies that impact Europe’s energy security as well.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin escapes easy categorization
GIS Dossiers aim to give our subscribers a quick overview of key topics, regions or conflicts based on a selection of our experts’ reports since 2011. This survey is devoted to Vladimir Putin, to date the most consequential leader of Russia to emerge after the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the shifting perceptions of this man in the outside world.
The global implications of China’s huge Eurasian infrastructure undertaking
GIS Dossiers aim to give our subscribers a quick overview of key topics, regions or conflicts based on a selection of our experts’ reports since 2011. This survey compiles GIS experts’ analysis of how China is using its Belt and Road Initiative to gain economic and political leverage around the globe. If the ancient Silk Road still operated today, what would it look like?
The European Union is grappling with its need to become a new kind of world power
GIS Dossiers aim to give our subscribers a quick overview of key topics, regions or conflicts based on a selection of our experts’ reports since 2011. This survey, the first of a two-part series, considers whether Europe (primarily, the European Union) can stand on its own as a global power. Part One examines the basis and instruments of European power. Part Two will look at where and how this power could be applied. Europe’s post-Cold War idyll is over.
Ankara is shifting its foreign policy focus from Europe and NATO to Turkey’s historic Ottoman environment
GIS Dossiers aim to give our subscribers a quick overview of critical topics, regions or conflicts based on a selection of our experts’ reports since 2011. The following is our second survey devoted to Turkey. The first one was dedicated to Turkey’s complicated relations with Europe. This selection focuses on Turkey’s ambitions and concerns in the Middle East.
Donald Trump’s economic policy has some unexpected benefits and drawbacks
GIS Dossiers aim to give our subscribers a quick overview of key topics, regions or conflicts based on a selection of our experts’ reports since 2011. This survey reviews GIS experts’ analysis of the Trump administration’s economic policies. United States President Donald Trump’s economic policies have confounded economists and angered many even within his own party. His protectionist rhetoric has alienated allies, and his tax legislation has been the subject of withering criticism.
Syria’s civil war has become more risky now that Islamic State is defeated
GIS Dossiers aim to give our subscribers a quick overview of key topics, regions or conflicts based on a selection of our experts’ reports since 2011. This survey further explores Syria’s civil war, the topic of a previous Dossier in February 2017. More than a year ago, it was already apparent that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government was headed toward victory in Syria’s civil war.
The Western Balkans are so close to Europe, yet still so far away
GIS Dossiers aim to give our subscribers a quick overview of key topics, regions or conflicts based on a selection of our experts’ reports since 2011. This survey is devoted to the Western Balkans, which has made a lot of progress since the wars of the 1990s but remains precariously close to sliding back into violence. Perched on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, the Western Balkans have always been a strategically important region for Europe.
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