Global Truths With Dr Keith Suter

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.

How do we save the planet? Contrary to what you might believe, it's not all about making 'greener' choices in your everyday life. Dr Keith Suter explains how the key to solving the climate crisis might not lie in you as an individual, but our society as a whole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russian forces now surround Ukraine, so what would lead the country to invade? Or what might stop them in their tracks? Dr Keith Suter gives an update on the situation at the Ukrainian border, and what the next few weeks might look like for the European region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Bezos' company is the second largest employer in the US and has undoubtedly changed the fabric of American society. Dr Keith Suter breaks down these changes, good and bad, to examine just how big an impact Amazon has had on America and the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you know if your phone was spying on you? Dr Keith Suter explains how emerging technology has created a new era of espionage. He unpacks how surveillance has changed in recent years, and which traditional methods will persevere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will we see history in Russia repeat? With rising tensions around Russia and Ukraine, and this month marking the thirty year anniversary of the fall of the USSR, Dr Keith Suter explores the impact of the Union collapse and the future we might see with Putin in power today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once declared 'biologically dead', the famous London river has now been discovered to have a growing biological ecosystem. Dr Keith Suter breaks down why the river is so polluted in the first place, how it's been resurrected in recent years, and what we need to do to ensure the future of the river's survival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The timing of Mark Zuckerberg's announcement that Facebook will rebrand has a lot more meaning than the tech giant let on. So what are they trying to divert attention away from? Dr Keith Suter answer this question, as well as what the new world of virtual reality might look like, and the benefits and drawbacks of this new chapter in digital history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With escalating tensions on the Ukrainian border, the whole world is watching to see whether Russia will make a move into the territory. Dr Keith Suter explains what it would take for us to see another war in Europe, who may intervene if that happens, and why tensions rose this high in the first place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facebook and social media are more present than ever in our everyday lives, but it seems as though the law is trying to catch up technology as governments try to regulate how social media platforms work. Dr Keith Suter explains why social media is such a grey area to legislate, and how we might be able to minimise its negative impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The global climate change conference wrapped up last week, but will we see any concrete solutions to climate change in the aftermath? Dr Keith Suter breaks down some of the key takeaways from the conference, and what we can expect in future global summits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can we predict what our world will look like in two decades? Dr Keith Suter breaks down a report that attempts to do just that, exploring what the future might look like for global relations, technology, climate change and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The climate change summit is being held at the moment, but how did it start? And what does it aim to achieve? Dr Keith Suter outlines the origins of this global event and what implications this years summit is having.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And why do commentators think America should use a lot less of it? Dr Keith Suter breaks down the difference between 'hard' and 'soft' powers, how they've benefited global powers across history and where we're likely to see the US progress with their powers in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China has only been growing as a global superpower, but how are its people reacting to its changing global status? Dr Keith Suter explains the social and cultural factors impacting the country, and the government policies attempting to control social change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COVID has opened the world up to working flexibly, but what do we lose when we're not in the office? Dr Keith Suter answers this by explaining the origins of 'work' as we know it, how working from home can have its advantages, and the elements of office life that just can't be substituted remotely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What even is Bitcoin? How did it start? And what impacts is it having on the global economy? Dr Keith Suter explains the origins of this cryptocurrency and what our world might look like as we head into an era of digital currencies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And why are they happening more often lately? Dr Keith Suter explains the theory behind these high risk incidents, the impacts they've had historically, and the reason that there are more black swan events occurring now than ever before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The groundbreaking defence pact between the US, UK, and Australia, shocked the world with its announcement. But what does AUKUS really mean? Who does it put Australia up against? And is it paving the way for a new cold war with China? Dr Keith Suter answers this and more as he breaks down the agreement and the implications it holds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are American Presidents targeted for assassination more often than other countries leaders? And what don't you know about the people hired to protect them and their families? Dr Keith Suter answers this and more as he explains the surprising history of the secret service and why they need to make a change to survive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.