Global Truths With Dr Keith Suter

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.