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On December 25, 1991, the Soviet Union officially ceased to exist, breaking apart into 15 independent republics after nearly 70 years of existence.
On August 20, 1940, Leon Trotsky was attacked in his home in Coyoacan, Mexico, by a Stalinist agent wielding an ice axe, leading to his death the next day.
In Pyongyang, tourists experience life under Kim Jong Un's autocracy while exploring his past in Switzerland and the murder of his half-brother in Malaysia.
Peter the Great was born on June 9, 1672, in Moscow, and became known for transforming Russia into a major European power during his reign.
One-third of the world's population is now ruled by authoritarian populists, leading to increased pressure on civil liberties and dissenting voices.
Kim Jong Un, the enigmatic leader of North Korea, is examined through firsthand experiences in Pyongyang and insights from those who knew him in Switzerland.
Journalists in Russia face extreme violence and repression under Vladimir Putin's regime, with many murdered and few held accountable for these crimes.
Vladimir Putin's autocratic regime has created a perilous environment for journalists in Russia, resulting in numerous murders and a chilling effect on free expression.
Over 16,000 books have been written about Abraham Lincoln, yet few focus on his vision for peace after the Civil War.
Only one in four Millennials globally view democracy as essential, compared to three quarters of those born in the 1930s.
The video warns of America's political system breaking down and risks of autocracy.
Around 10% fewer people live in full democracies today compared to a decade ago, raising concerns about the quality of governance worldwide.
Alexander Lukashenko wins a fifth term as Belarusian president amid EU sanctions lifted.
Alexander Lukashenko, who has ruled Belarus for nearly three decades, faced widespread protests after a highly contested election in August 2020.
President Biden states that Vladimir Putin has committed war crimes during the invasion of Ukraine, as he addresses the nation during the State of the Union.
The war in Ukraine highlights a Global clash between Western democracies and autocracies like Russia and China.