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Tenzin Dorjee Washington DC: International Center on Nonviolent Conflict, 2015This is a remarkable book that will be of use to all people concerned about the Tibetan struggle for self-...

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The future of financial advice – the profession and the businesses that operate in it – will be shaped by forces far more powerful than mere legislation, according to the futurist and managing director of the Global Directions think-tank, Keith Suter.Speaking at ...

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I was President of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPACS) at the University of Sydney between 1991 and 1997. I will comment (i) on my role at CPACS, (ii) how I came to that role, and (iii) then make some general reflections on contemporary issues. ...

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The entire nature of work is changing and the majority of jobs as we know them are set to disappear over the coming years. In fact, almost half of the jobs in the US could be automated over the next decade, according to re...

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Keith Suter is not the shy retiring type. He works the industry speaking circuit well and likes to make big brave predictions, weaving in some of what he learned doing two PhDs. He spoke with PENNY PRYOR.“We wont be around by the end of this centur...

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REMARKS AT THE LAUNCHING OF THE IHL MAGAZINE I have been asked to say a few words about my article “Negotiating the Protocols: Key IHL Work of the 1970s” and my involvement with Australian Red Cross. The them...

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IntroductionThis research project has grown out of the reduced concern for the international protection of human rights. Indeed, politicians can now win elections by expressing less concern about human rights (such as the asylum seeker...

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This has been my first Better Boards Conference and I have been most impressed with the practical hands-on information that has been presented. The purpose of this closing keynote is simply to draw together some of the mai...

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With so much attention given to FIFA’s World Soccer Cup in Brazil, it is worth recalling the political importance of sport.First, sport is the new form of international warfare. Countries fight it out on the sporting field rather than the battlefield. The colour, d...

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25 years ago – in early June 1989 – the Chinese military cracked down on the students and other protesters who wanted more political freedom. The principal site for the political unrest was Tiananmen Square in Beijing, probably the largest public space in the world. In f...

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DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION IN THAILAND: LEARNING THE GAME OF POLITICS. Political turmoil continues in Thailand. There is a lot of media interest in the fate of ousted prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and the future of the Shina...

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ANZAC DAY WESLEY MISSION FRANK VICKERY VILLAGE, NSW APRIL 25 2014 “Europe’s Century” This year begins the 100th anniversary of World War I.  It w...

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On February 16th 2009 the Eminent Jurists Panel released their report 'Assessing damage, Urging Action' to enable governments "to re-examine laws and ensure that the high standards of Australia's rule of law has not been unnecessarily trampled by the political imperative to ...

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Tired of working hard? Why not outsource your job! See how it is done by watching this broadcast from America's Onion News. Warning, this clip could seriously improve productivity.... ...

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Australia's 25th Governor General, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC as she lays the first wreath. Her Excellency, the Governor-General presented the firs...

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A moving story of Christian the lion who was purchased by Australian's John Rendall and Anthony Bourke from UK department store Harrods in 1969. Christian was released back into the wild a year later. The Born Free Foundat...

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An Easter Celebration Youthful enthusiasmPast The Town Hall, Sydney ...

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2GB NEWS COMMENTARY Christmas is a particularly a time for children. So: just how are the world's children faring? The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) each year pu...

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BROADCAST ON FRIDAY 31ST AUGUST 2001 ON RADIO 2GB'S "BRIAN WILSHIRE PROGRAMME" AT 9 PM, AND ON 2ND SEPTEMBER 2001 ON "SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE" AT 10.30 PM. The youngest country in the world is getting ready for independence. Eas...

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BROADCAST ON FRIDAY 24TH AUGUST 2001 ON RADIO 2GB'S "BRIAN WILSHIRE PROGRAMME" AT 9 PM, AND ON 26TH AUGUST 2001 ON "SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE" AT 10.30 PM. A week is a long time in politics. There is always plenty of scope for cha...

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BROADCAST ON FRIDAY 17TH AUGUST 2001 ON RADIO 2GB'S "BRIAN WILSHIRE PROGRAMME" AT 9 PM, AND ON 19TH AUGUST 2001 ON "SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE" AT 10.30 PM The British magazine "The Economist" is one of the world's most influential...

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BROADCAST ON FRIDAY 10TH AUGUST 2001 ON RADIO 2GB'S "BRIAN WILSHIRE PROGRAMME" AT 9 PM, AND ON 12TH AUGUST 2001 ON "SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE" AT 10.30 PM. This year Australia has been celebrating the centenary of its Federation. ...

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Australia is coming to terms with certain unpleasant facts in its history, not least those relating to racism. But Australia is not alone in this process - the US has been on its own reassessment of history. Mr Takuji Yama...

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There has been a great deal of media attention this week to the fate of the Kyoto Protocol. But there is some good news on the environment front. Lester Brown created the Worldwatc...

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Tony Abbott, the Minister for Employment has recently been in the news regarding his comments on why people are poor. The ensuing debate over poverty then generated more heat than light over what should be done about ending poverty. ...

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In the United States, there is a great deal of media attention to crime associated with illicit drug use. However, more crime is committed under the influence of alcohol than under the influence of all the illegal drugs combined. What are the lessons here for Australia? ...

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Wesley Mission has been a pioneer in credit counselling though its Credit Line service. One of its longest-running tasks has been that of helping the victims caught up i...

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If a charity works with the same person with the same problem over a long period of time, then that charity has failed. This is a grim fact - but one that needs to be confronted. There is much talk of a "crisis' in social ...

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Australia's gambling problem is getting worse and there are some terrible social problems. However, keep an eye on the legal system because there may be some interesting developments. State governments are addicted to gamb...

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Stella Rimmington talks about her former role at MI5 and the impact of the media attention on her and her family. Stella was the Director General of MI5 between 1992 and 1996. She was the first female DG and the first DG to be publically named. ...

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First Broadcast on 27th September 2001, Radio 2GB. Brian Wiltshire. Wesley Mission's main building at 220 Pitt Street has become the fifth Sydney landmark to recognize the traditional ownership of the land...

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First Broadcast 14th September 2001 on Radio 2GB. Brian Wiltshire Show. The tragedy in the United States has overshadowed an event that is also of great historical significance: agreement has been reached ...

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First Broadcast on Friday 14th September 2001 on Radio 2GB's Brian Wiltshire Program. There is an area in which young women have acquired equality with young men - and it endangers their lives. Young women now drink like m...

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First Broadcast on 7th September 2001, Radio 2GB's Brian Wiltshire Show. In the last few days we have been marking the anniversary of the outbreak of World War II. The good news is that such large international conventiona...

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If you are interested in the philosophy of a New World Order we recommend reading the following: "Teach Yourself Globalization" by Keith Suter, published 2006. ...

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Back in July Bryan Smith joined Keith for a discussion about his new book "The Necessary Revolu...

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Back in June Keith interviewed Dr Elizabeth Celi to find out more about her new book "Regular Joe Vs Mr Invincible". To listen to the podcast from the Australian Institute Of Company Directo...

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Back in November 2007 Keith interviewed Ron McMillan on behalf of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. To listen to the 30 minute pod...

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What skills do we really need for the 21st century? Are our schools getting it right? Five minds for the ...

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Back in September 2008 Keith interviewed Mike Chinoy on behalf of the Australian Institute of Company Directors to listen to the 37 minute pod...

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The passing of George Harrison has been a major news item this past week. Here are three comments on the Beatles, not least on the pioneering role I used to talk to the Beatles in the late 1960s when they ran a shop sellin...

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Religion has made a comeback in world affairs - despite the predictions from some academics a few decades ago that religion was on the way out. Indeed, there is now probably more attention to religious issues in world affairs than for many decades. ...

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Technology and theology, science and ethics have often been at odds. Technological change once again requires more attention by Australian churches. The National Cathedral in Washington DC is about to host an important sem...

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Recent events in Afghanistan mean that some progress can now be made in rebuilding the country after two decades of the civil war. Providing employment is an important way of working for peace. The Sydney-based ...

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Australians are now following international trends and demanding greater choice and transparency in how their money is being invested - and they to want to make sure that their investments match their values. One of the bi...

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Human activity has affected every part of the planet, no matter how remote. The planet faces some severe environmental pressures. The United Nations Population Fund has just pu...

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Are Australian politicians concentrating too much on economic matters - and not enough on social ones? The high rate of declining services in rural and regional Australia suggests this to be true. The ...

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Enduring freedom and lasting security cannot be achieved without preventing biological weapons from being developed in the first place. Therefore, it is very important that more be done to stop the spread of biological weapons. ...

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At a time when the world is still in such a state of shock over the tragedy in the United States, it is refreshing to have some optimistic news of hope - especially from a location that has seemed so hope-less for so long. ...

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We have just marked the sixth month anniversary of the September 11 tragedy in the United States and we are now in the Easter season. There is a link between the two: the need for hope. September 11 has been billed as an "...

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