Despite the collapse of the Soviet Union in the 1990's, Vladimir Putin has emerged as a powerful player in world events. How has this happened?
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Could the Baltic States be the new Ukraine?
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?
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War in Ukraine - the military story
The history of the Russia Ukraine conflict. The situation in Ukraine today and why Russia invaded.
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Australia's superannuation system
The rise and rise of Australian superannuation. Having now reached the 4 trillion dollar mark we ask, How did we get here? And is our retirement system serving its purpose?
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2014 and Ukraine's relationship with Russia
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.
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