Global Truths With Dr Keith Suter

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.

It'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.

What 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.

Could 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.

How 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.

Will 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.

Is 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.

University 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.

Critical 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.

It's alleged that a mostly-Muslim ethnic minority in Northwest China are being persecuted by the nation's government. There are reports of re-education campaigns and possibly genocide by the Chinese government in an attempt to destroy the culture of this group. Dr Keith Suter discusses the Uyghurs of Xinjiang and why commenting on their plight is a delicate issue for countries around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is growing unrest among the world's working class. Citizens feel forgotten and unheard by those in the political ranks. Dr Keith Suter sheds light on the situation while discussing an article by Joel Kotkin, "The working classes are a volcano waiting to erupt".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are the economies of countries around the world slowing down? An article by Clint Laurent may offer some insight. Today, Dr Keith Suter discusses "The Death of Growth: Old & rich vs young & poor in 2030 & beyond".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it smart to incorporate AI into a nation's nuclear capabilities? NC3 systems allow the operational command and control of nuclear weapons but these systems depend on sound human decision-making. Dr Keith Suter explores the pros and cons of merging AI with nuclear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is crime being underreported in the US? Dr Keith Suter discusses the state of crime and violent attacks across US cities as communicated in an article by The Soufan Center, "Fear and Loathing: Crime and crime coverage in the United States".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The war in Ukraine has propelled the word 'NATO' into households across the world, but what does it mean and how will it impact the current Russia-Ukraine conflict? Dr Keith Suter discusses the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and its significance in today's geopolitical landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How vulnerable is the grid that most of us rely on for electricity? EMPs are bursts of electromagnetic energy with the potential to disrupt and damage grids. Today, Dr Keith Suter discusses energy decentralisation, and how it might save us from an electrical meltdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The midterm elections have again shone a light on the intricacies of US politics. Dr Keith Suter discusses the relationship between US Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama as explored in the book, 'The Long Alliance' by Gabriel Debenedetti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Russia's Vladimir Putin be tried for war crimes? Dr Keith Suter explains the process of international criminal courts and why this could be difficult, despite the mounting evidence against him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warning: what you're about to hear involves crimes against children. Listener discretion is advised. The story you weren’t allowed to hear is finally out in the open. It’s a silent epidemic— and it’s coming for our kids. Australian documentary-maker Akhim Dev follows the Queensland Police investigation of a notorious child exploitation website. ‘The Love Zone’ hosts thousands of members around the world creating, uploading, and sharing videos and photographic material of unimaginable acts against children. This dark web network is infiltrated by an elite team of Australian investigators— Taskforce Argos. Argos use their global connections and controversial undercover strategies to take down hands-on abusers in order to save The Children in the Pictures.  This 8 part series is a powerful examination into how child abuse has become endemic online, and what we can all do to fight it. Search for 'The Children in the Pictures' wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.