Global Truths With Dr Keith Suter

The one-child policy domino effect. Dr Keith Suter lays out the many social challenges China is currently facing, despite being seen as an economic powerhouse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japan is an ageing society and somehow, they need to fill the void. Dr Keith Suter discusses how the government is implementing Japan 5.0, a program designed to encourage the population to embrace the use of robotics and what it means for the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since Trump came into office, we've seen a revival of a psychological theory about people being, well, stupid. Dr Keith Suter looks at the "Dunning-Kruger" effect and how it applies to the current President of the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Keith Suter discusses why the world is moving away from integrated capitalism and towards police states, heightened geo-political tensions between the great powers and the resurgence of populism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will we save the planet from climate change? Dr Keith Suter sheds light on what needs to be done to achieve sustainable development goals, whether we're likely to meet them and what the consequences could be if we don't.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump is a master of fear - but he's not alone. Dr Keith Suter explains how fear is used in politics in the US and around the world to gain control of a country's narrative and population.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump is talking about the collapse of the Islamic State in Syria - but is that true? Dr Keith Suter takes a deep dive into how ISIS was formed and how just active the extremist group really is today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of the tragic Christchurch attacks, Dr Keith Suter discusses the alarming rise of right-wing terrorism in Australia and across the world - and whether we should be surprised.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Britain's departure from the EU now more uncertain than ever, Dr Keith Suter explains why the Commonwealth was created and whether it's still significant on a world scale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Iranian Revolution shook the country - and the world - in 1979. Dr Keith Suter explains how Iran has progressed since this defining moment in history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The history of Saudi Arabia and why everyone in the West wants a piece of this controversial country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Keith Suter explains why Russia and China are increasingly joining forces and what it means for the West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Venezuela facing a humanitarian crisis, Trump's severe sanctions on oil imports have President Nicolás Maduro up in arms. Dr Keith Suter explains the driving forces behind America's intervention, the current leadership instability in Venezuela and the rise of socialist governments in Latin America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Hitler to Trump, Dr Keith Suter canvasses the "grand masterminds" who have influenced some of the most key political figures in history and in turn, shaped the world's destiny - for good or for evil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump was a failed businessperson - until The Apprentice came along. Dr Keith Suter explains how a reality TV producer managed to resurrect Trump as an icon of American success, and helped to forge his path to presidency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The death of UN secretary general Dag Hammarskjöld in a 1961 plane crash, was at the time, thought to be caused by pilot error. Now, with Dr Keith Suter part of a fresh UN investigation into the Swedish aristocrat’s death, he discusses why anyone would want him dead – and who could have done it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does Putin have Trump over a barrel? As investigations into the US President and Russia continue, Dr Keith discusses the turbulent history between America and Russia and why Trump seems so set on distilling the hostility between the two countries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Slavery unfortunately still exists in many forms around the world – yes, even here in Australia. Dr Keith Suter chairs the Australian Anti-Slavery Society and discusses how the exploitation of workers has evolved over the years, common misconceptions about slavery and how we can put an end to it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Economic Forum calls it the financial equivalent to climate change. Dr Keith Suter discusses the looming ageing crisis we can’t continue to ignore. People in Australia and around the world are living longer lives than ever before - but how will we fund our newfound longevity?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When former C.I.A official Michael Morell named Pakistan as the most dangerous country in the world, it came as a surprise to many. Dr Keith Suter explains why, with a rapidly growing population, high unemployment rate, nuclear weapon possession and a military that calls the shots, Pakistan may soon prove a threat not only to itself but the rest of the world, too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.