Global Truths With Dr Keith Suter

Two decades after the tragic attack on the World Trade Center and the world looks drastically different today. How much of that change is defined by the aftermath of 9/11? Dr Keith Suter explains how we're still seeing the shockwaves from the attack globally, and yet how much about it we still don't know. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History is constantly repeating itself...but why? Shouldn't governments learn from their mistakes? Why can't democratic nations seem to make the right decisions when it comes to warfare? Dr Keith Suter explains why we see the same mistakes happen over again, and how leads to a rise in movements agains democracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report from the Pentagon has changed the conversation around UFOs from conspiracy, to conceivable. Dr Keith Suter explains why the US has started to acknowledge that there are some aerial objects we can't explain, and what this new research means for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Taliban have retaken control of Afghanistan after the longest US war in history. But why did the war start in the first place? How did it get to this point? And what impact will the new power have? Dr Keith Suter explains the history of the conflict, and why this is not only the closing of a chapter in US history, but the opening of a new one in global control of the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the US retreating from Afghanistan after twenty years, America's status as a military superpower is being brought into question. Dr Keith Suter explores whether the US can still win at war, and if not, who takes it's place?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now more than ever, we're asking which jobs are really essential. But are our essential workers being paid fairly? Dr Keith Suter unpacks why there's such a big pay disparity between some of our most necessary occupations, and some that we might need less than we think.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intelligent robots hunting down humans is no longer just a thing of sci-fi movies. Dr Keith Suter explains how drones and AI have pushed us into a new era of warfare, and the practical and ethical complications that come along with them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is Australia's economy predicted to get poorer, older, and smaller? Dr Keith Suter breaks down predictions from the country's latest Intergenerational Report, and explains some tactics we could use to boost the economy back up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do we see increased violence during heatwaves? Dr Keith Suter explains the reasons behind this link, and the further psychological impact climate change is having on society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is it about the Watergate scandal that keeps us coming back? Five decades on, Dr Keith Suter revisits the infamous impeachment, explains how Nixon’s image shifted during and after the event, and reflects on the public perception of political misconduct.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has the treatment of Indigenous peoples changed over the years, and how can we mend our relationship? Dr Keith Suter examines the disadvantages facing Indigenous communities both across the globe, and here in Australia and discusses what these will look like in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honesty isn’t always the best policy for politicians, sometimes it’s more effective to lie. Dr Keith Suter explains how lying is used as a political tactic, the ethical issues this strategy raises, and why so many of us are susceptible to believing lies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Events like Brexit and the election of Trump are showing us that traditional Conservative Parties are becoming more appealing to the blue collar worker. Dr. Keith Suter shares why the working class are now voting against Labor Parties, and if the political landscape will ever shift back to the way it was before.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do some political campaigns make history, while others fail? Dr. Keith Suter explains the two factors that drive real political change throughout history and how they're shaping the way our world is today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The idea in global politics is that by the year 2049 China will be the number one power in the world, but what happens if China's population problem doesn't get resolved? Dr. Keith Suter explains 10 possible reason why China may not achieve this and discusses the effects of their one child policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rumours about Trump's relationship with Russia spread like wildfire, but was Trump an agent, or simply just an asset? Dr. Keith Suter brings up the influence that Russia and the KGB has had over Western politics and high profile Americans and how the real scandal isn't what illegal, but what is legal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a conflict that spans decades it can be difficult to understand why the cease fires come and go. Dr. Keith Suter explains the history of the the conflict between Israel and Palestine, what started this ongoing war and why the division continues to grow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden has stated that Americans are emphasising the importance of democracy, but after a bad track record dating back to the 90's, do they deserve to be the hosts? Dr. Keith Suter discusses the a new foreign policy such as America intending to make peace rather than war, building more international collaboration and who would actually be invited to the summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US wall was made famous by Trump, but it's story began much earlier than there. Dr. Keith Suter explains how this is all linked to profiting off the exploitation of fear, Australia's own border issues and the meaning of disaster capitalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A "Global Britain" was the term used when marketing Brexit - but other than a slogan what does that actually mean? Dr. Keith Suter discusses what Britains new role will be after joining the rising power of the Indo-Pacific region and whether they need to treat China as an enemy or an investment partner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.