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.

Global Truths with Dr Keith Suter

Killer robots in a new era of warfare

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.

How to brighten our economic future

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.

The ripple effects of heatwaves

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.

An American tragedy

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.

The global struggles of Indigenous peoples

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.

The art of strategic lying

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.

A shift away from the left

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.

How to change the world

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.

China growing old before growing rich

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.

The influence of the KGB

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.

Israel and Hamas 101

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.

Do we need a democracy summit?

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 new border crisis

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.

England and the Indo-Pacific

Following the atrocities of world war 2, governments learned the hard way that they need to monitor the human rights of other societies. Dr. Keith Suter explains Australia's own human rights issues, the impact of social media and who turns the biggest eye. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The evolution of human rights

One issue in global politics explained each week, so you understand what’s really going on, why it’s happening and what’s likely to happen next. Dr Keith Suter is Australia's leading media commentator on global affairs and geo-politics. This series gives you the global truths in straightforward and short episodes.

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Global Truths with Dr Keith Suter

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