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By Matija Šerić
Beyond the top five picks, several intriguing prospects emerged—most of them from outside the United States. The 8th overall pick was Russian guard Egor Demin, followed by Noa Essengue from France at No. 12, Yang Hansen from China at No. 16, Hugo González from Spain at No. 28, and Bogoljub Marković from…
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By Matija Šerić
After the end of each NBA season, teams and fans don’t immediately head off on vacation, as the exciting NBA Draft follows right after. The recruitment of young players who will compete in the world’s strongest basketball league is an intriguing blend of sports expertise and predicting the future. General managers, team…
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The global economy in the 21st century is highly dynamic, unpredictable, prone to turbulence, yet increasingly interdependent and open to innovative solutions. Recent months have been marked by the Iran-Israel conflict, wars in Gaza and Ukraine, East-West tensions, Trump’s unconventional economic policies, and the rise of BRICS. Major and regional powers are striving to secure…
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By Matija Šerić
During heated yet thoughtful debates about foreign policy and international trade, many analysts often label the People’s Republic of China as a nominally communist state, which they claim it no longer truly is. They essentially believe that China is a capitalist state that has retained communist governance and authoritarian remnants, but is…
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By Matija Šerić
Humanity in 2025 is facing major and pressing problems. At the forefront are geopolitical tensions between Washington, Brussels, Moscow, Beijing, and Tehran. Wars in Ukraine, Sudan, and Myanmar, as well as global power struggles through instruments such as NATO, BRICS, and trade wars, present dangerous challenges that could lead to the end…
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By Matija Šerić
On Sunday, June 22, the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched their first-ever NBA championship by defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the Finals on their home court. The Thunder franchise, in its 17th season since relocating from Seattle in 2008 (formerly the Seattle SuperSonics), finally captured the title of basketball…
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By Matija Šerić
Few issues in public discourse are as contentious as the question of priestly celibacy in the Roman Catholic Church. It is a topic that reliably ignites heated debates, often because it is seen as taboo. Some passionately defend celibacy, while others adamantly oppose it, especially in the wake of scandals within the…
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By Matija Šerić
At the end of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st century, Saudi Arabia faced modernization challenges that could no longer be avoided. Under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), reforms were initiated that included easing some of the strictest aspects of Wahhabism, such as lifting the ban…
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By Ivan Toth
At the beginning of 1942, America was preparing for its first attack against the Nazi military forces. During this time, Prescott Bush was one of the leading partners at Brown Brothers Harriman, while his 18-year-old son George, the future CIA director and President of the United States, was just beginning his training…
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Every region has its role and significance in the world. The world is interconnected, and this is the logic of international relations – the law of connected vessels. Despite this, Latin America is one of the regions that is often consciously or unconsciously marginalized. Neglecting the importance of a region with more than 650 million…
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By Matija Šerić
The Italians were eager to prosecute Milo Đukanović for smuggling and tax evasion related to the tobacco business, as Italy lost hundreds of millions in uncollected taxes. However, the Americans vehemently opposed this, telling the Italians to leave the Montenegrin leader alone.
In 1998, U.S. President Bill Clinton sent his envoy, Richard…
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By Matija Šerić
Wahhabism is one of the most controversial and radical movements within the Islamic world. Its very mention sparks fierce divisions and heated debates among Muslims themselves, as well as within broader society. The unexpected triumph of jihadists in Syria in December 2024, marked by the rise to power of the Islamist group…
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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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