In this second part, Dr. Keith Suter dives deeper into the roots of the many conflicts in the Middle East, explaining that solving the issue isn't as easy as a truce between Israel and Palestine. 

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Will peace ever be established in the Middle East? In this first part, Dr. Keith Suter takes us back through the history of the conflicts that embedded a deep-seeded struggle that continues to this day.

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By the year 2035 there will be as many people going for their first job in Africa than the rest of the world combined. Dr. Keith Suter explains the key factors of the huge economic growth in Africa and why we should be investing more in this Forgotten Continent.

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Trump always claimed he wouldn’t start any new foreign conflict but this could all change with his newly appointed National Security Advisor John Bolton. Dr Keith Suter discusses Bolton’s history and how he might impact the current showdown in the Iranian Gulf.

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With protests in response to the controversial bill allowing extraditions to mainland China showing no sign of quietening down, Dr Keith Suter explains the history behind the tension and what it all means for the relationship between Hong Kong and China.

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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has made headlines after delivering
the world's first ever "wellbeing budget". Dr Keith Suter breaks down what exactly that means and why other countries should be following suit.

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The stability of the British monarchy is top of mind this week, with Trump's visit to the Queen throwing Twitter into overdrive. Dr Keith Suter discusses how the Royal family's image has evolved over time, and whether there's a future for the many other monarchies around the world.

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Trump's trade war with China shows no sign of slowing down. Dr Keith Suter explains how the tariffs imposed by the US President on Chinese imports could impact Australia and the global economy.

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Has the West lost the plot? Dr Keith Suter explains the decline of the so-called Western, Educated, Industrialised, Rich and Democratic world and what it means for the future of countries like Australia.

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As Trump embraces a nuclear arms race, Dr Keith Suter explains how the development of a global peace economy could create the political will to end it.

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