Australia is mourning the passing of respected academic, futurist, foreign-affairs commentator, and public intellectual Dr Keith Douglas Suter AM, who died on 10 December 2025, aged 77, following a long illness.
For decades, Dr Suter was a calm, trusted voice in Australian public life. Best known to many as Seven Network's long-serving foreign-affairs analyst, he possessed a rare ability to translate complex global issues into thoughtful, accessible insights. A prolific author and speaker, he held three doctorates and served in senior leadership roles across international peace, sustainability, and policy organisations.
Beyond his public profile, Dr Suter was also a man of deep Christian faith, which quietly but profoundly shaped his worldview. He often spoke of ethics, peace-building, stewardship of creation, and global responsibility not merely as academic concerns, but as moral callings rooted in his faith convictions. His lifelong commitment to justice, reconciliation, and non-violence reflected a belief that public service was an expression of discipleship.
Friends and colleagues recall that Dr Suter's faith informed both his tone and his posture: gracious rather than combative, hopeful rather than cynical. Whether addressing climate change, international conflict, or social change, he consistently framed the future as something to be stewarded with humility, wisdom, and care for others.
Tributes have poured in from across media, academia, and faith communities, remembering him as a generous mentor, a gentle teacher, and a steady presence during times of global uncertainty. While his analysis helped Australians understand the world, his character left a deeper mark on those who knew him personally.
Dr Keith Douglas Suter AM leaves behind a legacy of intellectual rigor, public service, and faith-shaped integrity. He will be remembered not only for what he explained about the future, but for the hope and moral clarity with which he encouraged others to face it.
