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The New Frontier: Current Australian Economy- Leaderless Society- Preparing Australia for the New Technology Era.
August 10, 2009 | Every year, the Association For Service Management International (AFSMI) hosts a special night for CEO's and Senior Executives from all walks of Australian industry. This is an opportunity to not only hear from Keith, but also to catch up with other leading executives from the Technical Service Industry. This year our focus will be on the economy, developments in society and technology, and how this is shaping the business landscape. The presentation will be given by Dr Keith Suter, a renowned social commentator. As Foreign Affairs Editor on Channel 7's 'Sunrise' program, Keith Suter is the resident expert on international... Full article »
Engaging China: The Realities For Australian Businesses
August 9, 2009 | The Australian Business Foundation have just launched their latest research project investigating Australian businesses and their engagement with China. This project is a reality check on actual experiences of doing business with China. It looks beyond the China hype to the strategies and approaches Australian businesses are using on the ground in China. The book explains that there is no right equation for businesses engaging with China. It is constantly changing and the right answer is different for every organisation. Rapid economic growth and development have ensured China will continue to play a... Full article »
Keith Suter - The Foreign Affairs Expert!
July 28, 2009 | Keith's recent comments about Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi conduct caused a stir in the Sunrise studio last week. See the footage below and let us know what you think! This clip was taken from You Tube and was posted there by Sunriseon7. You can see more information on Sunrise by going to their website... Full article »
Barbara Ferguson's Journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo
July 17, 2009 | Global Insights reader and long term friend and work collegue of Dr Suter, Barbara Ferguson talked to us about her motivation for setting up the "Train the Counselor" program in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We caught up with her on the set of her training DVD as she prepares to head back to Africa later this year. The Keith Suter blog team wish Barbara and her team all the best for the coming months and look forward to sharing her updates with you via the blog. Barbara Ferguson taking a break from making her training DVD in Sydney earlier... Full article »
The Reith Lectures - A New Citizenship: The Morality of Politics and Markets
June 22, 2009 | This years Reith lectures are given by Harvard Professor and political philosopher Michael Sandel. Sandel's lectures, under the banner of "A New Citizenship" look at the moral issues facing today's global citizen. Sandel discussed the limits of morality in a free market economy, the role of morality and religion in political life, corporate, social responsibility and Aristotles theory of Justice! These thought provoking lectures are available as both transcripts and podcasts from the BBC website. Michael has authored several booking including his "Public Philosophy" which examined the morality behind American politics and his latest book "The Case Against Perfection" looking... Full article »
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Barack Obama's Cairo Speech
June 19, 2009 | Barack Obama's Cairo speech this month has been one of the important of his speeches this year. He has tried to set a new tone for US relations with the Islamic world. Of course from a cynical point of view, one could question why any speech on Islamic democracy should be made in Egypt - which is far from being a democracy. The problem is that there is no country in the Arab world which is a democracy! At least it could be argued that Egypt is the most populous Arab country. Egypt is also interesting because it is undergoing... Full article »
President Obama's Address To The Cairo University, June 4th 09
June 18, 2009 | The following transcript has been sourced from the White House press office and can be viewed at the briefing room or by clicking here. If you would prefer to watch the talk it is available here. Please be aware that this video runs for 55 minutes PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you very much. Good afternoon. I am honored to be in the timeless city of Cairo, and to be hosted by two remarkable institutions. For over a thousand years, Al-Azhar has stood as a beacon of Islamic learning; and for over a century, Cairo University has been a source of Egypt's... Full article »
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Remember the Tank Man From Tianamen Square?
June 8, 2009 | The Fourth of June 2009 marked the twenty year anniversary of the Tianamen Square Massacre. One Australian resident born that very year took a lnspiration from this moment to create “The Tank Man Tango” - a revolutionary new dance! The clip has been sourced from You Tube.... Full article »
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Proposal For A National Aboriginal Uniting Place In Katoomba
June 5, 2009 | As the historically significant 'Gully' (Catalina Park) in Katoomba has already been formally declared as an Aboriginal Place, this proposal recommends that this 90 hectare property be used to establish a National Aboriginal Uniting Place. The property has potential to be developed so that elected representatives from the hundreds of Aboriginal Nations in Australia, can meet to establish their independent political identity towards their full representation in all United Nations forums. In this second decade of the United Nation's International Decade of Indigenous Peoples 2005 - 2014, an Aboriginal Uniting Place in Katoomba could unite Indigenous peoples around the globe... Full article »
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Understanding Terrorism: The New Era of Warfare and the Challenges for Australia and US Foreign Policy
May 18, 2009 | The face of conflict is changing. If you would like to know more, come along to the Macquarie University Library on Thursday 28th May at 6pm and hear Dr Suter, author of "All About Terrorism" talk at this free lecture which is open to the general public - no booking required! Download the flyer here : understanding terrorism talk may 09.pdf... Full article »
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