Does Australia still need china? Dr. Keith Suter explains why this question may be decades too late, how we can rely less on China and why political scientists such as himself have, so far, got China wrong.

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NATO recently celebrated it’s 70th year, with a little bit of controversy from some of the world leaders? Dr. Keith Suter discusses the history of NATO and three main challenges it faces including Islamic terrorism, the rise of China and space exploration.

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The story of Elizabeth Warren's rise to become the democratic front runner has been interesting to follow. Dr. Keith Suter tells the history of Candidate Warren's lower middle-class upbringing, her academic leadership  and how she made a name for herself fighting against the banks.

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The situation in the middle east is difficult to understand, especially with so many parties involved. Dr. Keith Suter breaks down the complexity of the issue surrounding the Kurds, their history, constant betrayal by the west and why this will cause problems for President Trump.

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The United Nations is turning 75 in 2020, which means there are a lot of people who don’t know what it was like before it was established. Dr Keith Suter explains some of the things that people don’t know the UN contributes to and runs through 4 possible scenarios for its future.

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The 39 bodies found in a truck in Essex shocked the world, as we found out it was related to human trafficking. Dr Keith Suter explains the unfortunate reality that many people live in, and what factors allow this industry to still exist today.

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As the leader of ISIS, Al Baghdadi would often talk about the 100 year war but with his recent death will things change? Dr. Keith Suter explains the events leading towards the US raid and why it doesn't necessarily mean the end of the Islamic State.

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In the Summer of 1989, Dr. Francis Fukuyama gave a speech predicting the end of history, stating that there would be an end of soviet power. Dr. Keith Suter breaks down what Fukuyama thought would happen and explains why he believed a western democratic way of living was the way of the future.

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The war in Afghanistan has been going on since 2001. It seems never-ending. Dr. Keith Suter explains what started the war, how the US Presidents have contributed and when, or if, it will ever end. 

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The situation in Syria is complex and ongoing. Dr. Keith Suter helps break down the different points of view in the conflict, who wants to occupy the Country and what the future looks like.

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