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By Matija Šerić
We live in a world dominated by capitalism with all its advantages and shortcomings. A fundamental characteristic of capitalism is a certain type of market competition. Everyone is expected to compete—both companies and workers—for a better position in the business world. In other words, everyone is expected to do their best to…
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By Matija Šerić
During the Fourth Republic (1972–1981), South Korea experienced a strong industrial boom, channeling investments into the chemical industry through an import substitution strategy that promoted domestic production. The authorities gradually improved workers’ rights and increased wages, while the state simultaneously encouraged the development of heavy industry, accelerating the growth of the steel…
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In the fifth episode of the Actualitica Podcast, the guest is Dr. Marinko Ogorec, former military attaché of the Republic of Croatia in the Russian Federation, university professor, and expert on military affairs. The episode focuses on current military and political issues in the world and in the Southeast European region. The guest…
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By Matija Šerić
Just a few decades ago, South Korea was a symbol of poverty, devastation, and despair. A country divided by war, bombed to ruins, and dependent on foreign aid, it gave little indication that one day it would become a global economic powerhouse. Yet, on the banks of the Han River, one of…
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By Matija Šerić
Exactly two years ago, on October 7, 2023, Hamas militants launched a lightning-fast incursion into southern Israel. That marked the beginning of yet another bloody war between Israelis and Palestinians — an epochal moment in the history of the Middle East that triggered a chain of events. On the Jewish holiday of…
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By Matija Šerić
Last season, the Rockets had a phenomenal regular season. With a 52-30 record, they secured second place in the Western Conference. However, problems arose in the playoffs. In the first round, they narrowly lost the series 4-3 to the Warriors. The matchup between the Rockets and Warriors was one of the best…
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By Matija Šerić
Trades are an indispensable part of the NBA spectacle. Big and sudden player exchanges are what set the American-Canadian league apart from other sports, especially European leagues. At the end of June, the news of the biggest player trade in NBA history exploded like a bomb, involving as many as 13 players…
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In the fourth episode of the Actualitica Podcast, the guest is writer, documentary filmmaker and author of numerous reports, as well as mathematics teacher, Mirta Mataija.
In this episode, we discuss Croatian education and mathematics. The guest reveals what attracted her to choose mathematics as her life’s vocation. We analyze why mathematics as a…
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By Matija Šerić
One of the most striking elements of the pandemic’s spread was the stark difference in mortality rates among different regions of the world. While mortality in India was extremely high and the number of victims reached millions, some isolated communities, such as those in Oceania, almost disappeared when the disease finally reached…
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By Matija Šerić
The Spanish flu epidemic, which ravaged the world between 1918 and 1920, ranks among the deadliest pandemics in human history. It emerged at a time when nations were still counting the immense losses and devastation of the First World War, and its sudden spread further weakened already exhausted societies. Millions of people…
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By Matija Šerić
Donald Trump is known as an unconventional politician, not just in theory, but also in practice. His actions—high tariffs in global trade, rolling back transgender rights, not supporting green energy, bombing Iran, and more—often spark controversy. Some strongly support them, while others vehemently oppose them. One move that has divided the American…
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By Matija Šerić
Donald Trump won his second term last year by presenting his vision of reviving and boosting the American economy under the MAGA (“Make America Great Again”) agenda. He promised to achieve this through tariffs in global trade, energy independence, investment in infrastructure, deregulation, and the revitalization of struggling American industries. A major…
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Friendly Fire: A Problem of Modern Wars
By Matija Šerić Friendly fire represents an extremely serious aspect of armed conflicts. It refers to situations in which military forces—members of the same army or allied troops—unintentionally open fire on one another. The United States Department of Defense has formally defined friendly fire as “a circumstance in which members of U.S. or allied military…
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Friendly Fire: A Problem of Modern Wars
By Matija Šerić Friendly fire represents an extremely serious aspect of armed conflicts. It refers to situations in which military forces—members of the same army or allied troops—unintentionally open fire on one another. The United States Department of Defense has formally defined friendly fire as “a circumstance in which members of U.S. or allied military…
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