With escalating tensions on the Ukrainian border, the whole world is watching to see whether Russia will make a move into the territory. Dr Keith Suter explains what it would take for us to see another war in Europe, who may intervene if that happens, and why tensions rose this high in the first place. 

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Facebook and social media are more present than ever in our everyday lives, but it seems as though the law is trying to catch up technology as governments try to regulate how social media platforms work. Dr Keith Suter explains why social media is such a grey area to legislate, and how we might be able to minimise its negative impact. 

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The global climate change conference wrapped up last week, but will we see any concrete solutions to climate change in the aftermath? Dr Keith Suter breaks down some of the key takeaways from the conference, and what we can expect in future global summits. 

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Can we predict what our world will look like in two decades? Dr Keith Suter breaks down a report that attempts to do just that, exploring what the future might look like for global relations, technology, climate change and more.

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And why do commentators think America should use a lot less of it? Dr Keith Suter breaks down the difference between 'hard' and 'soft' powers, how they've benefited global powers across history and where we're likely to see the US progress with their powers in the future. 

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China has only been growing as a global superpower, but how are its people reacting to its changing global status? Dr Keith Suter explains the social and cultural factors impacting the country, and the government policies attempting to control social change.

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COVID has opened the world up to working flexibly, but what do we lose when we're not in the office? Dr Keith Suter answers this by explaining the origins of 'work' as we know it, how working from home can have its advantages, and the elements of office life that just can't be substituted remotely.

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And why are they happening more often lately? Dr Keith Suter explains the theory behind these high risk incidents, the impacts they've had historically, and the reason that there are more black swan events occurring now than ever before. 

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The groundbreaking defence pact between the US, UK, and Australia, shocked the world with its announcement. But what does AUKUS really mean? Who does it put Australia up against? And is it paving the way for a new cold war with China? Dr Keith Suter answers this and more as he breaks down the agreement and the implications it holds. 

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Why are American Presidents targeted for assassination more often than other countries leaders? And what don't you know about the people hired to protect them and their families? Dr Keith Suter answers this and more as he explains the surprising history of the secret service and why they need to make a change to survive.

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