The Washington consensus is about the major driving forces in the global economy stemming from the US government.  Joe Biden is now leading a NEW consensus, focusing on keeping the US economy strong, by focusing not on the global economy, toward onshore manufacturing.  Bringing it all back home. In this episode of Global Truths with Dr Keith Suter, we take a deep dive on Washington's new consensus and what it means for the global economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chinese president Xi Jingping may use the 100th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army in 2027 as motivation to invade Taiwan. The US has military bases in Japan and Korea, so any move on Taiwan would inevitably include America, bringing about the likelihood of World War III. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter looks at how and why 2027 is shaping up as a big year for Xi Jingping, and what how his decisions on China's future will resonate around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could 2027 be the year World War III begins?

What is the new Washington 'consensus'?

The National Organization for Women was a game-changer for women. It led the second wave of feminism creating opportunities unimagined a generation before. It was funded and grew through grassroots activism and fundraising. American academic Katherine Turk suggests donation-driven activism is undermining activism, in particular feminism. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter looks at the history of activism fundraising, where it all went wrong, and why feminism in particular is suffering as a result.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How fundraising is undermining feminism

What are 'risk tipping points' and why you need to know about them. The UN University Institute for Environment and Human Security has come up with six 'risk tipping points', a list of potentially catastrophic events in the world's near future. An RTP is defined as “the moment at which a given socioecological system is no longer able to buffer risks and provide its expected functions, after which the risk of catastrophic impacts to these systems increases substantially.” In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter explains what a risk tipping point is, and why you need to know about them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why you need to know about 'risk tipping points'

Russia needs strong leadership - and Vladimir Putin is repeating history as he develops his leadership into a dictatorship similar to Joseph Stalin. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter takes a look back at Russia's past leaders, Stalin and Lenin, to compare their reign with Putin.  He also talks about why Russia needs dictators and why Putin's reign is developing into the very modern version of a dictator. Is Vladimir Putin the new Stalin?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Putin the new Stalin?

November 22 is the 60th anniversary of the assasination of US President John F Kennedy and there are still multiple theories and conspiracies as to who killed him and why. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter discusses Lee Harvey Oswald and his motivations - and the "magic bullet" theory.   Many are unaware the term 'conspiracy theory' actually comes from the inquiry into Kennedy's death.  So who killed Kennedy?  And why?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The enduring mystery of JFK's assasination

Rupert Murdoch has created a global multi-media empire.  How and why? In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter explores Rupert Murdoch's history and motivation, to discover how he went from inheriting a small Adelaide newspaper to being one of the richest and most influential people in the world. The rise and rise of Rupert Murdoch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rise and rise of Rupert Murdoch

What does the future hold for Israel and Palestine?   In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter outlines four possible scenarios for the future of the two nations and how the wider conflict in the Middle East may play out. The disputes between Israel and Palestine are not only over land but also religious interpretation. When it comes to war, truth is the first casualty and God is the first recruit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A future for Palestine and Israel

The UN has released 'A New Agenda for Peace'.  What happened to the OLD Agenda for Peace?? Currently, a quarter of humanity is living in places affected by violent conflict, with the world facing the highest number of violent conflicts since the Second World War. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter explains how and why the UN plans to implement its New Agenda for Peace and what it means for the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New Agenda for Peace

The global population is ageing, but our systems are not keeping up.  Elder care is becoming big business and that means it's more costly.  Having fewer children means older people are more likely to have to provide for themselves in their twilight years.In this episode of Global Truths Dr Keith Suter investigates why growing older in the US is harder and more expensive than it's ever been.What can Australia learn from the Americans' mistakes?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The problem with growing old in the USA

What is the correlation between higher education and Japanese cars?If American universities aren't careful, they're going to end up like American cars - too expensive and cumbersome.  Customers are going to choose cheaper and more accesible options, or choose not to go to university at all.In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter talks about the rising cost of higher education and what it means for the future of first-world countries like the United States and Australia.  He also talks about whether we actually need a university education and advocates for more people to go to TAFE and to take up trades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rising cost of higher education

In this episode, Dr Keith Suter examines the history of physics and how it has impacted modern society while discussing Tobias Hurter's book "The Age of Uncertainty".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Age of Uncertainty

What is cliometrics, and what might it reveal about the future of American society? Dr. Keith Suter examines the reasons for the US's downfall and the underlying causes of the current state of affairs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US in crisis

The flood of migrants heading to Europe is creating crisis conditions in the EU.  The UNHCR, says 159,410 refugees and migrants have arrived this year via the Mediterranean route compared with 89,921 this time last year – a 77 percent increase.  Getting in to the EU is the holy grail of migrants, but they have to overcome extraordinary odds to make it, including pirates.   In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter explores what this crisis means for the changing face of Europe.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The migrant crisis impacting Europe

Why did Chinese President Xi Jinping snub the G20 in India last week? What is his motivation for moving Beijing further away from the West? In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter discusses China's move toward establishing greater ties with what's called the BRIC group of developing nations - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The world is watching Xi's every move as he rallies to rejuvenate a failing economy while keeping up appearances of a global power on the rise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why China snubbed the G20

Why would billionaires want to end democracy? In this episode, Dr Keith Suter explains why there is a global movement pushing for governments to get out of the way to let big business run countries - and it's leading to the demise of democracy. Who are the people who see economic return as more important than democratic freedom?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The billionaires threatening democracy

What is the rot economy and how will it affect you and your future?    In this episode, Dr Keith Suter explains we all want information at light speed, but it means we're ruining the internet.  Businesses are moving away from supplying quality goods and information and instead focusing entirely on growth. The rot economy is the world moving away from useful transactions and is all about making money - and clicks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rot economy

America's CIA has kept secrets hidden from view for generations, think JFK and MKULTRA.  A new investigation has uncovered terrifying research on ethnic bioweapons and mind control experiments. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter talks about the startling research projects that saw experiments conducted on prisoners and in particular, people of colour. What will it take for the CIA finally have to come clean on what it did in its mind control experiments?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CIA and mind control

A recent book, The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market, breaks down the flow of wealth between the rich and the poor.  The numbers are staggering.  47 trillion dollars has lined the pockets of the rich, sourced from the poor. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter explains why relying on a 'free market' has led to a widening divide between the haves, and have-nots. It turns out teh TV show Utopia is a lot closer to the mark than we think.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gap between rich and poor

It's a small world - and it's getting smaller.  Diasporas around the world, where people move from one country to another, are growing in influence in their chosen home. Think how many Indians are working in IT in Silicon Valley, or the number of Chinese here in Australia.  Their growing influence in their chosen home, is ever growing. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter looks at how and why global diasporas make such a big impact in global communities, what it means for the future of those chosen nations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The increasing impact of global diasporas

The world is talking about the film, Oppenheimer. What does it tell us about the perpetual nuclear arms race. It's easy to take for granted that the US dropped an atom bomb on Japan in August 1945.  It shifted forever, the global weapons landscape - and still does today. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter compares the weapons of 1945 to weapons of today, and what it means for the future of water - and the future of mankind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The perpetual nuclear arms race

How should business approach the metaverse? The metaverse is going to be a world in which we will live, but live differently from what we are doing today.  Meta means beyond and verse is a play on universe. So it's a world beyond the current world. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter considers what the world will look like when the Metaverse becomes part of our daily lives - and what the business community will need to do to prepare for the new tomorrow.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business and the Metaverse

In what seems like an extraordinary development in the 21st century, child labour is back on the global agenda.  The pendulum is swinging back to the 19th century. Some states in the US are winding back child labour regulations so that children can be employed.  Indeed, the number of kids at work in the US increased by 37% between 2015 and 2022. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter talks about the rise in child labour - and how and why countries like America can have a blindspot when it comes to working children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The scourge of child labour

Could growth be damaging economies?  It seems a ridiculous question, but it's well worth considering. Growth is not about bigger or better, it's about more.  The drive for growth is a cancer in the fabric of how capital is deployed in modern business.  What does the future look like when growth is being fuelled by massive companies like Google, Meta and Microsoft?  The big three have unquestionably missed an opportunity to innovate because they've focused only on growth.   In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter introduces us to what he calls 'the rot economy', where big business ebbs and flows through punishing cycles of binging and purging human capital in a drive for one thing: growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growth: good or bad?

Russia was rocked last month by an attempted coup when hired-gun militia began a march toward the Kremlin.  The world watched on as the first major challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin's leadership played out live around the world. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter explains what a coup is, and why the Wagner troops decided now was a good time to march toward Moscow.  Where is Yevgeny Prigozhin now and what does the failed coup mean for the future of Russia's war in Ukraine.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is a coup?

Australia's standing on the international scene appears stable, but is this true? This week's programme centres on a new book by Clinton Fernandes, a former intelligence analyst for the Australian Army. In it, the author questions our country's autonomy in relation to the rest of the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sub-Imperial Power

Daniel Ellsberg passed away last week at the age of 92. He was credited with ending the Vietnam War, but why was he once dubbed the most dangerous man in America? Dr Keith Suter explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life of Daniel Ellsberg

Why is it so hard to enforce gun restrictions in the US? Dr. Keith Suter explains the second amendment discusses why it has been so difficult for presidents past and present to enact new legislation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US gun law

Henry Kissinger, a former US secretary of state, is revered by some and accused of war crimes by others. Today, Dr. Keith Suter investigates the reasons behind this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kissinger's career

There are calls for the way the world does business to be modernised. For this, it will be necessary to move beyond the WTO's consensus framework. Today, Dr. Keith Suter discusses our 21st century trading system and the need to revitalise this global architecture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Modernising global trade

While there is presently no end in sight to the conflict in Ukraine, some experts believe that three nations will have a significant impact on how it is resolved. Today, Dr. Keith Suter explains the concept of a G-3 Alliance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

G-3 alliance and Ukraine

For many years, the greenback has been the predominant currency in international trade. However, numerous nations now wish to abandon the US dollar. Dr. Keith Suter explores why this might be happening and whether it could signal the demise of America as a global power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US dollar losing favour

Artificial Intelligence is being referred to as a "new type of intelligence" by one of the world's top AI researchers. He's also signed an open letter calling for a worldwide pause to the development of advanced AI. Does AI have the potential to surpass human intelligence? If true, how will this affect humanity? Dr. Keith Suter elaborates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new intelligence

Systemic challenges from non-democratic countries trying to overthrow the current international order are a concern for the US and its democratic allies. Dr. Keith Suter explains how these global democracies could join forces in order to maintain a favourable balance of power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Atlantic-Pacific trilateral

What will China's diplomatic agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran signify for the US? Today, Dr Keith Suter discusses the history of this Middle Eastern conflict and how China's efforts to broker a settlement could alter the world's view of the US as a leader of global peace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China's Saudi-Iran Deal

What are Australia's obligations under the nuclear non-proliferation treaty, and are they compatible with AUKUS? Dr Keith Suter shares his insights into the future of this agreement while discussing an article by Lauren Sanders, "If AUKUS is all about nuclear submarines, how can it comply with nuclear non-proliferation treaties? A law scholar explains".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AUKUS - NPT compatibility

How can we reduce inequality in communities? Today, Dr Keith Suter examines the cycle of poverty, while discussing a book by Matthew Desmond, "Poverty, by America".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reducing inequality

What are some solutions to the rental crisis? As prices continue to skyrocket, more and more renters face budgetary pressures. Today, Dr Keith Suter discusses rental controls and protections for renters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's rental crisis

What will happen with the Earth's population over the next 50-100 years? Dr Keith Suter discusses global population predictions, as communicated in an article by the Global Challenges Foundation, "Global population could peak below 9 billion in 2050s".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global population predictions

Is there a silver lining to Britain's bleak economic future? Dr Keith Suter discusses UK affairs while examining an article by Denis MacShane, "Britain’s Domestic Raw Deal and Its Consequences".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Post-Brexit woes

Japanese ambassador to Australia, Shingo Yamagami is set to return to Japan just two years into his posting. Has he been recalled by Tokyo? Dr Keith Suter sheds light on the story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japan's "Wolf Warrior"

In 2006, UN Member States agreed on an overarching Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy or GCTS. Now up for it's two-year review, Dr Keith Suter shares his insights into the future of this global instrument.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GCTS Explained

It's been a year since the start of the war between Russia and Ukraine and there seems to be no end in sight. Today, Dr Keith Suter discusses how this conflict has shaped the global order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russo-Ukrainian War

What poses a bigger threat to global security than war itself? Dr Keith Suter discusses an article by Michael Klare that may offer some insight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An intercontinental threat

Could US domestic infrastructure be destroyed by far-right extremists? Today, Dr Keith Suter discusses a rise in far-right extremism in the US, while discussing an article from The Soufan Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US far-right extremists

How does racism affect the health of back people in the US? Today, Dr Suter discusses "Under the Skin", a book by Linda Villarosa that explores the hidden toll of racism on lives of people of colour living in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Under the skin

Will Quantum AI deliver a new economic revolution and what is ChatGPT? Dr Keith Suter discusses ChatGPT and its potential to replace jobs that were once dependant on a human workforce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Quantum AI future

Is there a correlation between income inequality and lower health outcomes in the United States? Dr Keith Suter discusses the growing divide between America's rich and poor while examining an article by Stephen Bezruchka, "Inequality: America’s Silent Killer".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America’s silent killer

University degrees have become one of the only pathways to a higher-earning career in Australia and around the world, but are they the most practical way to prepare people for the workforce? Dr Keith Suter imagines the future of higher education while discussing an article by Thomas Frey, "Inventing the College Equivalency Scale".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Advancing higher education

Critical earth elements, lithium and cobalt are essential in the creation of the battery technologies found in solar energy systems and electric cars, but how easy are they to find? Dr Keith Suter sheds light on the subject while discussing an article by Priti Gulati Cox and Stan Cox, "Are Green Resource Wars Looming?".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green resource wars

It's alleged that a mostly-Muslim ethnic minority in Northwest China are being persecuted by the nation's government. There are reports of re-education campaigns and possibly genocide by the Chinese government in an attempt to destroy the culture of this group. Dr Keith Suter discusses the Uyghurs of Xinjiang and why commenting on their plight is a delicate issue for countries around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Uyghurs of Xinjiang

There is growing unrest among the world's working class. Citizens feel forgotten and unheard by those in the political ranks. Dr Keith Suter sheds light on the situation while discussing an article by Joel Kotkin, "The working classes are a volcano waiting to erupt".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Working class unrest

Why are the economies of countries around the world slowing down? An article by Clint Laurent may offer some insight. Today, Dr Keith Suter discusses "The Death of Growth: Old &amp; rich vs young &amp; poor in 2030 &amp; beyond".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Death of Growth

Is it smart to incorporate AI into a nation's nuclear capabilities? NC3 systems allow the operational command and control of nuclear weapons but these systems depend on sound human decision-making. Dr Keith Suter explores the pros and cons of merging AI with nuclear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Modernising nuclear with AI

Is crime being underreported in the US? Dr Keith Suter discusses the state of crime and violent attacks across US cities as communicated in an article by The Soufan Center, "Fear and Loathing: Crime and crime coverage in the United States".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crime in the US

The war in Ukraine has propelled the word 'NATO' into households across the world, but what does it mean and how will it impact the current Russia-Ukraine conflict? Dr Keith Suter discusses the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and its significance in today's geopolitical landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is NATO?

How vulnerable is the grid that most of us rely on for electricity? EMPs are bursts of electromagnetic energy with the potential to disrupt and damage grids. Today, Dr Keith Suter discusses energy decentralisation, and how it might save us from an electrical meltdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EMP attack threats

The midterm elections have again shone a light on the intricacies of US politics. Dr Keith Suter discusses the relationship between US Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama as explored in the book, 'The Long Alliance' by Gabriel Debenedetti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden-Obama alliance

Will Russia's Vladimir Putin be tried for war crimes? Dr Keith Suter explains the process of international criminal courts and why this could be difficult, despite the mounting evidence against him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Convicting President Putin

The CIA calls itself 'the world’s premier foreign intelligence agency', but is this still true? Dr Keith Suter explains why US intelligence might be falling behind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Intelligence blind spots

Could there be violence during the upcoming US midterms? The January 6 riots in Washington live on in people's memories worldwide. Today, Dr Suter breaks down the unrest that continues to plague American politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Potential US election violence

With the war in Ukraine saturating news headlines, what other conflicts aren't we hearing about? Dr Keith Suter sheds light on other conflicts and how they might impact Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Under-reported global conflicts

Articles on climate change first started to appear in publications in the 1960s. Dr Keith Suter examines how governmental and societal views on climate have evolved over the decades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saving the planet

President Putin has called upon hundreds of thousands of Russian reservists this month. How will this impact the conflict? Dr Keith Suter breaks down the most recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russian military escalation

A new book by Kristin Ohlson examines the connectedness of nature. It may be time to rethink our interactions with the world around us. Dr Keith Suter discusses "Sweet in Tooth and Claw: Stories of Generosity and Cooperation in the Natural World".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sweet in Tooth and Claw

President Biden has confirmed that he would defend Taiwan against a Chinese invasion. What might this mean for Australia? Dr Keith Suter explains the escalation in tensions and outlines what a war with China could look like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S.-China tensions over Taiwan

How safe is submarine internet infrastructure? Undersea cables are the backbone of our modern age but they are also highly vulnerable. Dr Keith Suter discusses threats and examines the oversight needed to secure these global communications lines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oceanic internet threats

Who was Mikhail Gorbachev and how will history remember him? Dr Keith Suter shares a brief history including memories from a personal encounter with the last leader of the Soviet Union.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gorbachev's impact on the world

Could reality television be impairing our ability to think critically? Dr Keith Suter breaks down an article by John W. Whitehead called Humilitainment: How to control the citizenry through reality tv distractions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The real impact of Reality TV

A new era of computing could blur the gap between reality and the virtual world. Dr Keith Suter discusses a Time Magazine excerpt from a book by Matthew Ball - The Metaverse: And How it Will Revolutionize Everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the Metaverse?

Could historical patterns hold the secret to our future? Dr Keith Suter discusses the rise and fall of civilisations as detailed in the book, The Fate of Empires by Sir John Bagot Glubb.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Predicting global power shifts

A viral video might signal the end of personal ownership. Dr Keith Suter dispels misinformation while discussing Circular Economies, the Internet of things and the future of Privacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The future of ownership

Hired soldiers known as mercenaries have been around as long as modern war itself. So what's causing the current rise in these outsourced armies? Dr Keith Suter details a brief history of mercenaries, why a resurgence in their use is leading to the privatisation of war, and which group employed by Putin is said to be after Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rise in privatised warfare

Nuclear war? Pandemics? What event could really mean the end? Dr Keith Suter brings a surprisingly optimistic outlook to this question as he tracks the past catastrophes humanity has survived through, and why the end of the world might not be as close as doomsayers believe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would it take to end the world?

What makes a country a 'superpower'? And which nations are emerging as ones to watch in the political landscape? Dr Keith Suter breaks down the term, gives a history of how the superpowers of today's world came to be so powerful, and what we can expect to see in the near future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global superpowers of the future

Hopes of tackling climate change have been thrown into doubt in a recent article examining the impacts of Putin's current plans for Russia. Dr Keith Suter explains the political context behind Russia's government, what 'petro-politics' means and how its shaping our world, and why it might be up to China to decide how this whole situation will end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Putin's Russia and the climate crisis

NATO and the G7 summit usually dominate the media cycle when they meet. So why is there so much coverage of this year's BRICS summit? Dr Keith Suter explains what BRICS is, how it was formed, and what impact its meeting might have on the west.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A global summit to rival the west

Who were Roe and Wade? Why has this decision been overturned now? And what can we expect to see from the US Supreme Court in the future in light of the news? Dr Keith Suter answers these questions and more as he breaks down what this historic retraction means for abortion access across the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The history of Roe v Wade

Inflation and stagnation are being discussed with increasing importance as the globe enters another chapter of economic instability. Dr Keith Suter explains what these key terms mean, what might be next for us in Australia, and what's next for a world economy still reeling from COVID and dealing with a war in Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Threats to the world economy

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced serious damage to his reputation in recent weeks, so how long can he last in his position? Dr Keith Suter explains the political scandals and vote of confidence Johnson has survived so far, and what could be on the cards for the Prime Minister's future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Boris Johnson's time in office up?

The war in Ukraine is exacerbating already dire food security issues around the world. So how long will the impacts last? And how will it effect us here in Australia? Dr Keith Suter answers this and more as he covers the circumstances that have lead to the food shortages and what international responses we can expect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why global food shortages are getting worse

China has failed to secure a secret agreement with the South Pacific after sending the Chinese Foreign Minister to secure the deal. Dr Keith Suter explains the importance of the South Pacific Islands in global politics, and what this attempted tactic might tell us about China's international intentions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is China trying to create a South Pacific empire?

A recent forum between the two nations has called into question what global ramifications the relationship between China and Africa may have. Dr Keith Suter explains why China has invested so heavily in this bond, and why debt may be the crucial factor in these international ties moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The history of China-Africa relations

What sentence will Ghislaine Maxwell get? After being found guilty in December 2021 Maxwell is due to be sentenced in the next few months. Dr Keith Suter unpacks the details of the case against her, how the trial went, and what implications different kinds of sentencing might have on her and those she is known to have associated with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ghislaine Maxwell conviction

How do the world's richest and best defended nations stack up when measuring citizen happiness? Dr Keith Suter discusses the trends and correlations in the latest global report on happiness and explains why military spending doesn't seem to be having as big an impact as those investing might think.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Measuring the world's happiness

A former White House advisor says every country will want nuclear weapons after seeing the response to Putin's attack on Ukraine. Dr Keith Suter explains why this comment might hold some truth, what the response would be like to a nuclear attack, and the grim prospects for humanity if nuclear weapons do make a comeback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can we avoid nuclear war?

America's relationship with China is complex. But for some American elites the choice to support China is simple. The economic advantages of a good relationship with China cause them to overlook political and human rights issues they may otherwise be concerned with. Dr Keith Suter digs into the relationship between the two global superpowers to highlight what we might see from them in the coming years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Americans are strengthening China

It's two months since Russia invaded Ukraine and the entire world is seeing the impact socially, politically, and economically. Dr Keith Suter explains why the physical war in Ukraine is just one part of what some have dubbed the first economic world war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The economic world war

Climate change prevention could soon move to more than treaties and agreements, as the push to criminalise harming the environment grows stronger. Dr Keith Suter explains the origins of the term 'ecocide' and how it might play out as a reality in the future, as well as what international implications that might have.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is Ecocide?

Donald Trump faces more legal actions against him than any US President in history. So will any of them stick? And would losing any of these cases stop him running for office again? Dr Keith Suter answers this and more as he breaks down the scale and severity of the legal situation Trump is up against.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Trump go to jail?

Have you lost faith in public institutions? If so, you probably aren't alone. With information more accessible than ever, people are redefining who they see as authority figures in society. Dr Keith Suter explains the implications of this changing view on authority, and how some of the conspiracy theories that have come about as a result of this may contain more truth than you'd believe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rebellion against expertise

Social media and technology advancements have propelled the world into a new era of warfare. Dr Keith Suter explains what open-source intelligence is and why it's so important in military operations and in particular, the current Russian invasion of Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How open-source intelligence is changing warfare

Why did author Simon Akam struggle to publish a simple book of military history? Dr Keith Suter shares the story of this book including its revelations about the British Army, and the controversy it's caused upon release.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind the British Army

Australia and the USA have long been aligned in foreign policies, but in light of the current global situation that could be set to change. Dr Keith Suter explains the motivators behind Australia's current foreign policy, why it could need updating, and how that would impact our local political landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does Australia's foreign policy need to change?

Does this mean nuclear war? Are we seeing a repeat of WWII? What precedent will this invasion set for other global superpowers? Dr Keith Suter answers these questions and more elaborating on his coverage of the Russia Ukraine crisis, as predictions of a war become reality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russia invades Ukraine

Will America's gun violence problem end in the near future? And does the settlement over the Sandy Hook shooting mean that new lawsuits might be brought against gun manufacturers? According to Dr Keith Suter - probably not. He explains why gun violence is so ingrained in American society, how this settlement manages to find a loop hole in the system, and why gun laws are so difficult to reform in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sandy Hook settlement

Should you trust this podcast? Host Dr Keith Suter would like to think so, but simply asking the question might protect you from the increasing spread of false information being distributed on social media. Dr Suter explains the need for critical thinking, and the larger political and military implications of disinformation in the modern world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Modern disinformation

Should we ban weapons that can find and attack targets without any human supervision? It’s the question causing a rift between countries who want the so called ‘killer robots’ to be prohibited, and those who want to continue making them. Dr Keith Suter highlights the current and future problems these robots can cause, and why some global superpowers don’t want to let them go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The problem with killer robots

It's estimated that a tenth of the world's money is 'missing', caught up in money laundering schemes. Dr Keith Suter breaks down what money laundering is, why it's so hard to police, and how it might be impacting everyday citizens without their knowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tackling international money laundering

How will tensions between the US and Russia resolve while the situation in Ukraine remains so tense? Well, strategic empathy might be the key. Dr Keith Suter breaks down the concept of strategic empathy and explains why it might be the thing America is lacking, both in international relations and in their culture as a whole.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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