Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today

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March 08, 2020 How China's wet markets and wild animal trade created an epidemic
With coronavirus most likely having jumped from animals to humans at a wet market in China, here’s what you need to know about China’s wet markets and why wild meats are so popular with Chinese consumers.
30 min
March 08, 2020 How China's wet markets and wild animal trade created an epidemic
With coronavirus most likely having jumped from animals to humans at a wet market in China, here’s what you need to know about China’s wet markets and why wild meats are so popular with Chinese consumers.
30 min
March 01, 2020 Secular India and the rise of Hindu Nationalism
Last week as President Donald Trump was visit to India - the national capital New Delhi erupting in communal violence. It’s a critical time in Indian politics – as the country debates notions of citizenship and the Modi Government’s commitment to the idea of secularism.
India was established as a religiously neutral state in 1947 - all religions were to be treated equally. But over the past 30 years Hindu Nationalists have challenged that notion of secularism – especially since election of the BJP in 2014.
30 min
March 01, 2020 Secular India and the rise of Hindu Nationalism
Last week as President Donald Trump was visit to India - the national capital New Delhi erupting in communal violence. It’s a critical time in Indian politics – as the country debates notions of citizenship and the Modi Government’s commitment to the idea of secularism.
India was established as a religiously neutral state in 1947 - all religions were to be treated equally. But over the past 30 years Hindu Nationalists have challenged that notion of secularism – especially since election of the BJP in 2014.
30 min
February 23, 2020 Ireland - ready for change
Shifting political dynamics have given new life to the question of the reunification of the Republic in the south with Northern Ireland, the six counties that remain part of the United Kingdom.
30 min
February 23, 2020 Ireland - ready for change
Shifting political dynamics have given new life to the question of the reunification of the Republic in the south with Northern Ireland, the six counties that remain part of the United Kingdom.
30 min
February 16, 2020 Greek Tragedy or Farce: The life and career of Rudy Giuliani
At the heart of the recent US impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump was Trump’s personal lawyer and former Mayor of New York - Rudy Giuliani.
Officially Giuliani has no role in the Trump administration yet, he seems to wield considerable political influence. So, who is Rudy Giuliani, how should we understand his relationship with President Donald Trump and how and why did he become involved in the Ukraine?
30 min
February 16, 2020 Greek Tragedy or Farce: The life and career of Rudy Giuliani
At the heart of the recent US impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump was Trump’s personal lawyer and former Mayor of New York - Rudy Giuliani.
Officially Giuliani has no role in the Trump administration yet, he seems to wield considerable political influence. So, who is Rudy Giuliani, how should we understand his relationship with President Donald Trump and how and why did he become involved in the Ukraine?
30 min
February 09, 2020 Ghosn has flown - the rise and fall of an auto industry mogul
In December, one of the car industry’s most powerful figures fled from Japan where he was awaiting trial, apparently hidden in a musical equipment box. Who is Carlos Ghosn?
30 min
February 09, 2020 Ghosn has flown - the rise and fall of an auto industry mogul
In December, one of the car industry’s most powerful figures fled from Japan where he was awaiting trial, apparently hidden in a musical equipment box. Who is Carlos Ghosn?
30 min

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Move beyond the headlines to see how the past defines our world. Whether it's a local or international story, Rear Vision's expert analysis gives you the background you need to understand today's…