The shift from human intelligence to electronic intelligence. Dr.Keith Suter discusses the evolution of spying, Ian Fleming's motive for writing the James Bond books and Pine Gap, the second most important spy base in the world, which is located in Central Australia.

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What is populism and why are people suspicious of it? With the election of left-wing populist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in Mexico, Dr.Keith Suter looks at the history of populism and what the recent rise in populism tells us about the concerns of the people in these areas.

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Will Trump reduce sanctions against Russia? As US allies in Europe nervously await the upcoming Helsinki summit, Dr Keith Suter discusses what Donald Trump’s motivations for meeting Vladimir Putin could be, the extent to which he may be indebted to Russia and the historically tenuous relationship between the two countries.

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Images of Mexican children crying for their parents and locked in cages upon arrival in America have caused an uproar right around the world. Dr Keith sheds light on why Donald Trump is finally backing down on his strategy to separate families at the border, the practicalities of building a wall and why so many flee their country for what they hope will be a better life.

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Can Theresa May get Britain out of the EU unscathed? As the Prime Minister faces backlash this week over Brexit negotiations, Dr Keith Suter explains how the purpose of the European Union has evolved and the implications of Britain leaving it.

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