Global Truths with Dr Keith Suter

Chinese 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.com/listener for privacy information.

The 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.

The 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 suffering as a result.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What 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 of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter explains what a risk tipping point is, and why you need to know about them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russia 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 privacy information.

November 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.

Rupert 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.

What 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.

The 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 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 information.

What 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 talks about whether we actually need a university education and advocates for more people to go to TAFE and to take up trades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 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.

What 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 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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why 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.

What 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.

America'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/listener for privacy information.

A 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 we think.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It'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 future of those chosen nations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 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.

How 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/listener for privacy information.

In 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 blindspot when it comes to working children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could 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 of Global Truths, Dr Keith Suter introduces us to what he calls 'the rot economy', where big business ebbs and flows through punishing cycles of binging and purging human capital in a drive for one thing: growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russia 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 Ukraine.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia'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.

Daniel 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.

Why 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.

Henry 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.

There 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.

While 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.

For 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.

Artificial 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.

Systemic 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.

What 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.

What 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.

How 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.

What 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.

What 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.

Is 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.

Japanese 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.

In 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.