Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today

The Baltic States, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – once part of the Soviet Union - are now all members of NATO. But Latvia and Estonia both have large Russian speaking minorities. Analysts worry that Russia could use these minorities as an excuse to impinge on their sovereignty. Could the Baltic States become the new Ukraine and if so, would the rest of NATO invoke article 5 and go to war with Russia?

The history of the Russia Ukraine conflict. The situation in Ukraine today and why Russia invaded. 

Join Alan Borowski, Emeritus Professor of Social Policy, and Helen Hodgson, tax law expert, as they explore the evolution of Australia's superannuation system now exceeding $4 trillion. They delve into the historical journey from inadequate pensions to comprehensive retirement savings, highlighting key moments like the Whitlam government's initiatives and the Swiss Chalet scandal. The discussion raises critical questions about wealth inequality, recent government tax proposals, and the system's effectiveness in ensuring dignified retirements for all Australians.

After 1991 Ukraine followed the bumpy path of many post-Soviet states, attempting to forge a modern democracy next door to a powerful neighbour with interest and influence in its internal affairs. The 2014 political crisis in Ukraine turned into a tug-of-war between the Russia and the West.Russia’s occupation of Crimea, an autonomous region in Ukraine, become a test of US power and its limits as well as a critical moment for the Russian president. Rear Vision looks at this moment which arguable led to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

The United States like to see itself as a nation of immigrants, yet it’s always had a difficult relationship with immigrants. The history of US immigration and detention policy from the nation's founding in 1776 through to Donald Trump.

This week on Rear Vision, the story of Israel's nuclear industry.

This week on Rear Vision we revisit the story of Iran's nuclear industry.

The story behind the assassination of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia on October 16, 2017.

Rare earth minerals are in the headlines. Their  supply and who control’s them, are ringing alarm bells, as Tariff negotiations put world trade on edge.Rear Vision looks into their backstory, their significance, and their role in today's geopolitics. 

Periods of rapid technological and social unrest are not unique. Over 100 years ago, many of the same conditions existed. What can we learn from this period in American history  known as The Gilded Age -  and what might it tell us about where the country is heading.