Global Truths with Dr Keith Suter
301 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOne 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 geopolitics. This series gives you the global truths in straightforward and short episodes.
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Could 2027 be the year World War III begins?
December 21, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBChinese president Xi Jingping may use the 100th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army in 2027 as motivation to invade Taiwan. The US has military bases in Japan and Korea, so any move on Taiwan would inevitably include America, bringing about the likelihood of World War III. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter looks at how and why 2027 is shaping up as a big year for Xi Jingping, and what how his decisions on China's future will resonate around the world. See omnystudio...
What is the new Washington 'consensus'?
December 14, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBThe Washington consensus is about the major driving forces in the global economy stemming from the US government. Joe Biden is now leading a NEW consensus, focusing on keeping the US economy strong, by focusing not on the global economy, toward onshore manufacturing. Bringing it all back home. In this episode of Global Truths with Dr Keith Suter, we take a deep dive on Washington's new consensus and what it means for the global economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How fundraising is undermining feminism
December 07, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBThe National Organization for Women was a game-changer for women. It led the second wave of feminism creating opportunities unimagined a generation before. It was funded and grew through grassroots activism and fundraising. American academic Katherine Turk suggests donation-driven activism is undermining activism, in particular feminism. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter looks at the history of activism fundraising, where it all went wrong, and why feminism in particular is ...
Why you need to know about 'risk tipping points'
November 30, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBWhat are 'risk tipping points' and why you need to know about them. The UN University Institute for Environment and Human Security has come up with six 'risk tipping points', a list of potentially catastrophic events in the world's near future. An RTP is defined as “the moment at which a given socioecological system is no longer able to buffer risks and provide its expected functions, after which the risk of catastrophic impacts to these systems increases substantially.” In this episode o...
Is Putin the new Stalin?
November 23, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBRussia needs strong leadership - and Vladimir Putin is repeating history as he develops his leadership into a dictatorship similar to Joseph Stalin. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter takes a look back at Russia's past leaders, Stalin and Lenin, to compare their reign with Putin. He also talks about why Russia needs dictators and why Putin's reign is developing into the very modern version of a dictator. Is Vladimir Putin the new Stalin? See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
The enduring mystery of JFK's assasination
November 16, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBNovember 22 is the 60th anniversary of the assasination of US President John F Kennedy and there are still multiple theories and conspiracies as to who killed him and why. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter discusses Lee Harvey Oswald and his motivations - and the "magic bullet" theory. Many are unaware the term 'conspiracy theory' actually comes from the inquiry into Kennedy's death. So who killed Kennedy? And why? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The rise and rise of Rupert Murdoch
November 09, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBRupert Murdoch has created a global multi-media empire. How and why? In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter explores Rupert Murdoch's history and motivation, to discover how he went from inheriting a small Adelaide newspaper to being one of the richest and most influential people in the world. The rise and rise of Rupert Murdoch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A future for Palestine and Israel
November 02, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBWhat does the future hold for Israel and Palestine? In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter outlines four possible scenarios for the future of the two nations and how the wider conflict in the Middle East may play out. The disputes between Israel and Palestine are not only over land but also religious interpretation. When it comes to war, truth is the first casualty and God is the first recruit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A New Agenda for Peace
October 26, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBThe UN has released 'A New Agenda for Peace'. What happened to the OLD Agenda for Peace?? Currently, a quarter of humanity is living in places affected by violent conflict, with the world facing the highest number of violent conflicts since the Second World War. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter explains how and why the UN plans to implement its New Agenda for Peace and what it means for the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The problem with growing old in the USA
October 19, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBThe global population is ageing, but our systems are not keeping up. Elder care is becoming big business and that means it's more costly. Having fewer children means older people are more likely to have to provide for themselves in their twilight years. In this episode of Global Truths Dr Keith Suter investigates why growing older in the US is harder and more expensive than it's ever been. What can Australia learn from the Americans' mistakes? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
The rising cost of higher education
October 12, 2023 17:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBWhat is the correlation between higher education and Japanese cars? If American universities aren't careful, they're going to end up like American cars - too expensive and cumbersome. Customers are going to choose cheaper and more accesible options, or choose not to go to university at all. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter talks about the rising cost of higher education and what it means for the future of first-world countries like the United States and Australia. He also...
Age of Uncertainty
October 05, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode, Dr Keith Suter examines the history of physics and how it has impacted modern society while discussing Tobias Hurter's book "The Age of Uncertainty". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US in crisis
September 28, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBWhat is cliometrics, and what might it reveal about the future of American society? Dr. Keith Suter examines the reasons for the US's downfall and the underlying causes of the current state of affairs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The migrant crisis impacting Europe
September 21, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBThe flood of migrants heading to Europe is creating crisis conditions in the EU. The UNHCR, says 159,410 refugees and migrants have arrived this year via the Mediterranean route compared with 89,921 this time last year – a 77 percent increase. Getting in to the EU is the holy grail of migrants, but they have to overcome extraordinary odds to make it, including pirates. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter explores what this crisis means for the changing face of Europe. S...
Why China snubbed the G20
September 14, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBWhy did Chinese President Xi Jinping snub the G20 in India last week? What is his motivation for moving Beijing further away from the West? In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter discusses China's move toward establishing greater ties with what's called the BRIC group of developing nations - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The world is watching Xi's every move as he rallies to rejuvenate a failing economy while keeping up appearances of a global power on the rise. ...
The billionaires threatening democracy
September 07, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBWhy would billionaires want to end democracy? In this episode, Dr Keith Suter explains why there is a global movement pushing for governments to get out of the way to let big business run countries - and it's leading to the demise of democracy. Who are the people who see economic return as more important than democratic freedom? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The rot economy
August 31, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBWhat is the rot economy and how will it affect you and your future? In this episode, Dr Keith Suter explains we all want information at light speed, but it means we're ruining the internet. Businesses are moving away from supplying quality goods and information and instead focusing entirely on growth. The rot economy is the world moving away from useful transactions and is all about making money - and clicks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CIA and mind control
August 24, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBAmerica's CIA has kept secrets hidden from view for generations, think JFK and MKULTRA. A new investigation has uncovered terrifying research on ethnic bioweapons and mind control experiments. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter talks about the startling research projects that saw experiments conducted on prisoners and in particular, people of colour. What will it take for the CIA finally have to come clean on what it did in its mind control experiments? See omnystudio.com...
Gap between rich and poor
August 17, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBA recent book, The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market, breaks down the flow of wealth between the rich and the poor. The numbers are staggering. 47 trillion dollars has lined the pockets of the rich, sourced from the poor. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter explains why relying on a 'free market' has led to a widening divide between the haves, and have-nots. It turns out teh TV show Utopia is a lot closer to the mark than...
The increasing impact of global diasporas
August 10, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIt's a small world - and it's getting smaller. Diasporas around the world, where people move from one country to another, are growing in influence in their chosen home. Think how many Indians are working in IT in Silicon Valley, or the number of Chinese here in Australia. Their growing influence in their chosen home, is ever growing. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter looks at how and why global diasporas make such a big impact in global communities, what it means for the f...
The perpetual nuclear arms race
August 03, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThe world is talking about the film, Oppenheimer. What does it tell us about the perpetual nuclear arms race. It's easy to take for granted that the US dropped an atom bomb on Japan in August 1945. It shifted forever, the global weapons landscape - and still does today. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter compares the weapons of 1945 to weapons of today, and what it means for the future of water - and the future of mankind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Business and the Metaverse
July 27, 2023 18:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBHow should business approach the metaverse? The metaverse is going to be a world in which we will live, but live differently from what we are doing today. Meta means beyond and verse is a play on universe. So it's a world beyond the current world. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter considers what the world will look like when the Metaverse becomes part of our daily lives - and what the business community will need to do to prepare for the new tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/...
The scourge of child labour
July 20, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIn what seems like an extraordinary development in the 21st century, child labour is back on the global agenda. The pendulum is swinging back to the 19th century. Some states in the US are winding back child labour regulations so that children can be employed. Indeed, the number of kids at work in the US increased by 37% between 2015 and 2022. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter talks about the rise in child labour - and how and why countries like America can have a blindspo...
Growth: good or bad?
July 13, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBCould growth be damaging economies? It seems a ridiculous question, but it's well worth considering. Growth is not about bigger or better, it's about more. The drive for growth is a cancer in the fabric of how capital is deployed in modern business. What does the future look like when growth is being fuelled by massive companies like Google, Meta and Microsoft? The big three have unquestionably missed an opportunity to innovate because they've focused only on growth. In this episode ...
What is a coup?
July 06, 2023 18:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBRussia was rocked last month by an attempted coup when hired-gun militia began a march toward the Kremlin. The world watched on as the first major challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin's leadership played out live around the world. In this episode of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter explains what a coup is, and why the Wagner troops decided now was a good time to march toward Moscow. Where is Yevgeny Prigozhin now and what does the failed coup mean for the future of Russia's war in ...
Sub-Imperial Power
June 29, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBAustralia's standing on the international scene appears stable, but is this true? This week's programme centres on a new book by Clinton Fernandes, a former intelligence analyst for the Australian Army. In it, the author questions our country's autonomy in relation to the rest of the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Life of Daniel Ellsberg
June 22, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBDaniel Ellsberg passed away last week at the age of 92. He was credited with ending the Vietnam War, but why was he once dubbed the most dangerous man in America? Dr Keith Suter explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US gun law
June 15, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBWhy is it so hard to enforce gun restrictions in the US? Dr. Keith Suter explains the second amendment discusses why it has been so difficult for presidents past and present to enact new legislation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kissinger's career
June 08, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBHenry Kissinger, a former US secretary of state, is revered by some and accused of war crimes by others. Today, Dr. Keith Suter investigates the reasons behind this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Modernising global trade
June 01, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBThere are calls for the way the world does business to be modernised. For this, it will be necessary to move beyond the WTO's consensus framework. Today, Dr. Keith Suter discusses our 21st century trading system and the need to revitalise this global architecture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
G-3 alliance and Ukraine
May 25, 2023 18:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBWhile there is presently no end in sight to the conflict in Ukraine, some experts believe that three nations will have a significant impact on how it is resolved. Today, Dr. Keith Suter explains the concept of a G-3 Alliance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US dollar losing favour
May 18, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBFor many years, the greenback has been the predominant currency in international trade. However, numerous nations now wish to abandon the US dollar. Dr. Keith Suter explores why this might be happening and whether it could signal the demise of America as a global power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new intelligence
May 11, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBArtificial Intelligence is being referred to as a "new type of intelligence" by one of the world's top AI researchers. He's also signed an open letter calling for a worldwide pause to the development of advanced AI. Does AI have the potential to surpass human intelligence? If true, how will this affect humanity? Dr. Keith Suter elaborates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An Atlantic-Pacific trilateral
May 04, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBSystemic challenges from non-democratic countries trying to overthrow the current international order are a concern for the US and its democratic allies. Dr. Keith Suter explains how these global democracies could join forces in order to maintain a favourable balance of power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
China's Saudi-Iran Deal
April 27, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBWhat will China's diplomatic agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran signify for the US? Today, Dr Keith Suter discusses the history of this Middle Eastern conflict and how China's efforts to broker a settlement could alter the world's view of the US as a leader of global peace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AUKUS - NPT compatibility
April 20, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBWhat are Australia's obligations under the nuclear non-proliferation treaty, and are they compatible with AUKUS? Dr Keith Suter shares his insights into the future of this agreement while discussing an article by Lauren Sanders, "If AUKUS is all about nuclear submarines, how can it comply with nuclear non-proliferation treaties? A law scholar explains". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reducing inequality
April 13, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBHow can we reduce inequality in communities? Today, Dr Keith Suter examines the cycle of poverty, while discussing a book by Matthew Desmond, "Poverty, by America". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia's rental crisis
April 06, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBWhat are some solutions to the rental crisis? As prices continue to skyrocket, more and more renters face budgetary pressures. Today, Dr Keith Suter discusses rental controls and protections for renters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Global population predictions
March 30, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBWhat will happen with the Earth's population over the next 50-100 years? Dr Keith Suter discusses global population predictions, as communicated in an article by the Global Challenges Foundation, "Global population could peak below 9 billion in 2050s". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Post-Brexit woes
March 23, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBIs there a silver lining to Britain's bleak economic future? Dr Keith Suter discusses UK affairs while examining an article by Denis MacShane, "Britain’s Domestic Raw Deal and Its Consequences". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Japan's "Wolf Warrior"
March 16, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBJapanese ambassador to Australia, Shingo Yamagami is set to return to Japan just two years into his posting. Has he been recalled by Tokyo? Dr Keith Suter sheds light on the story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GCTS Explained
March 09, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn 2006, UN Member States agreed on an overarching Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy or GCTS. Now up for it's two-year review, Dr Keith Suter shares his insights into the future of this global instrument. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russo-Ukrainian War
March 02, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIt's been a year since the start of the war between Russia and Ukraine and there seems to be no end in sight. Today, Dr Keith Suter discusses how this conflict has shaped the global order. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An intercontinental threat
February 23, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBWhat poses a bigger threat to global security than war itself? Dr Keith Suter discusses an article by Michael Klare that may offer some insight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US far-right extremists
February 16, 2023 18:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBCould US domestic infrastructure be destroyed by far-right extremists? Today, Dr Keith Suter discusses a rise in far-right extremism in the US, while discussing an article from The Soufan Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Under the skin
February 09, 2023 18:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBHow does racism affect the health of back people in the US? Today, Dr Suter discusses "Under the Skin", a book by Linda Villarosa that explores the hidden toll of racism on lives of people of colour living in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Quantum AI future
February 02, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBWill Quantum AI deliver a new economic revolution and what is ChatGPT? Dr Keith Suter discusses ChatGPT and its potential to replace jobs that were once dependant on a human workforce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
America’s silent killer
January 26, 2023 18:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBIs there a correlation between income inequality and lower health outcomes in the United States? Dr Keith Suter discusses the growing divide between America's rich and poor while examining an article by Stephen Bezruchka, "Inequality: America’s Silent Killer". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Advancing higher education
January 19, 2023 18:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBUniversity degrees have become one of the only pathways to a higher-earning career in Australia and around the world, but are they the most practical way to prepare people for the workforce? Dr Keith Suter imagines the future of higher education while discussing an article by Thomas Frey, "Inventing the College Equivalency Scale". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Green resource wars
January 12, 2023 18:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBCritical earth elements, lithium and cobalt are essential in the creation of the battery technologies found in solar energy systems and electric cars, but how easy are they to find? Dr Keith Suter sheds light on the subject while discussing an article by Priti Gulati Cox and Stan Cox, "Are Green Resource Wars Looming?". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.