Publisher's Synopsis
Is China the next super power? Can the West win the war on terrorism? Is the world running out of oil? What is the McDonald's Golden Arches Theory of World Peace? Is Microsoft more powerful than a nation like Australia? Why did the United States invade Iraq? Will there ever be peace in Israel and Palestine? In an increasingly complex world it is easy to feel that only the experts understand global issues-the rest of us just have to take their word for it. In 50 Things You Want to Know About World Issues, Dr. Keith Suter, the resident expert on Australia's top national breakfast show "Sunrise," cuts through the jargon and diplomatic talk to answer 50 questions you always wanted to ask about international issues. In his trademark clear, no-nonsense style, Dr. Suter makes sense of even the most complex issues, so we can all get a better understanding of what is going on in the world and where Australia fits in.
