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Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today

Move beyond the headlines to see how the past defines our world.

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0:28:58

How to end conflict—The art of peace making

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today ·

2025/01/19

It’s a truism of peace talks that we’re not negotiating with our friends but rather our enemies. And when most of our enemies have been designated as terrorist and murderers it’s not an easy task. How have violent conflicts ended in the past and are there lessons we can learn from previous peace negotiations.

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0:28:59

Can you compare America in 2024 with Germany in 1930...

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today ·

2024/12/08

Does history rhyme? Should we make comparison between Germany in the 1930 and America in 2024? Are there parallels between the rise of Adolf Hitler and Donald Trump. Or are such comparison – ahistorical and ridiculous.

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0:29:04

A housing crisis and the battle between millennials...

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today ·

2024/11/09

The yes in my backyard movement (YIMBY) wants greater density in established suburbs and inner city. Nimbies (NIMBY) are happy with the status quo and object to change.But does the framing of the YIMBY vs NIMBY debate help us understand the complexities of urban planning?

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0:28:56

The Iranian Revolution__Modern Iran and the United...

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today ·

2024/10/13

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran and its proxy Hezbollah, has escalated over the past month to a point where a region conflict seems almost inevitable. But could it also lead to a broader conflict between Iran and the United States. Part 2 of our series on the role the United States played in the making of Modern Iran - the Iranian revolution of 1979.

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Iran__Oil, democracy and a CIA Coup

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today ·

2024/10/09

In the early 1950s Iran had a democratic government led by Mohammad Mosaddeq. On 19 August 1953 that government was overthrown by a CIA coup and the young Shah was installed in its place. Part 1 of our series on the role the United States played in the making of Modern Iran - the 1953 CIA Coup in Iran.

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0:29:06

The power play for control of the Murdoch Family Trust

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today ·

2024/10/05

Rupert Murdoch retired last year but now wants his eldest son to have control of the family trust when he dies. The move would disempower three of his other children and they're fighting the change in court, we examine the story of the Murdoch Family Trust and ask how it all got so messy?

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0:28:59

Hezbollah — Israel the Middle East and threat of war...

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today ·

2024/09/29

The Middle East teetering on the brink of a war between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. While seen by many western nations as a terrorist organisation – Hezbollah is more than that, it plays a critical role in Lebanese politics and a pivotal role in Iran’s network of alliances in the region. It also has around 150 thousand rockets aim at Israel. The story of Hezbollah.

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0:29:07

Too crowded – what's behind the backlash against...

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today ·

2024/09/21

The world's most popular tourist destinations have been having a bumper 2024.But many places are again struggling with over tourism.We look back on the relentless rise of global travel.

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29:06

A mini casino in your pocket – how sport became a...

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today ·

2024/08/24

Australians have always loved to gamble but sports betting apps are making it more accessible to more of us.We look at the history of online sports gambling in Australia and its social impact.

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29:06

When the US Secret Service fails

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today ·

2024/08/10

The assassination attempt on Trump was a shocking mission failure for the Secret Service. From JFK to Reagan, we examine what the agency’s history and response to past failures.

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29:06

The underrated ally — why South Korea matters to...

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today ·

2024/07/13

The country's position as a democracy next to China and North Korea is critical.We examine South Korea's role on the global stage and how the society is changing.

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29:06

Profits over public health — the story of forever...

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today ·

2024/06/29

History is filled with examples of industries minimising or ignoring the risks associated with their products. We examine the story of forever chemicals and compare it to what happened with lead petrol.

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29:06

The growth of the far-right in European politics

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today ·

2024/06/23

Until recently Far-right political parties, often with historical links to fascism and nazism, were relegated to the fringes of politics. But their success in this month’s European parliamentary elections, demonstrated that they are now appealing to a broader demographic. We look at the rise of the Far-Right in European politics and what it might mean for issues like immigration and the Green transition.

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28:51

The student protests on US campuses—repeat of the...

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today ·

2024/05/26

At colleges and universities across America, students have been protesting the ongoing war in Gaza and their institutions connections with Israel. In the 1960’s and early 70’s students protested America’s involvement in the Vietnam war. Are we seeing history repeat itself or is this movement completely different.

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29:06

How the US military industrial complex got so big

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today ·

2024/05/18

The United States spends more on defence than the next ten countries combined. The drive for military dominance started during the Cold War but what does it look like today?

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28:58

The two-state solution—A way forward or more of the same

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today ·

2024/05/12

International leaders are calling for a two-state solution – as the only long-term way to solve the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians in the occupied territories. But just how viable is the creation of a Palestinian state and does the political will exist on either side to negotiate a final agreement?

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The Middle East conflict and the two-state solution

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today ·

2024/05/08

The two-state solution — notion that in the region between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River there should be two states: one Israeli and the other Palestinian has been around since the 1930. And it’s an idea that is being pushed by world leaders, including the Australian government. We take a look at the history of the two-state solution.

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29:06

How TikTok went from addictive pastime to a potential...

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today ·

2024/04/06

As TikTok's power and popularity has grown, concerns around its Chinese ownership have gotten louder.

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28:53

Haiti — the background to political and social chaos

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today ·

2024/03/31

The gang violence that is gripped the Caribbean nation of Haiti, is the most recent disaster in a long line of political, economic, and natural disasters. Today one of the poorest and most unstable country on the planet, Haiti was once Frances’s riches colony, and the world first black-led republic. So why has Haiti become such a political and economic mess?

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29:06

Hope and fear at the US-Mexico border

Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today ·

2024/03/23

Immigrants are showing up at the southern border in record numbers. We examine the history of US policy toward immigration and border security with Mexico.

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