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By Matija Šerić
Looking at the current trajectory of the NBA playoffs, Indiana has emerged as the biggest surprise. The Pacers swept the heavily favored Milwaukee Bucks 4-1 in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals—despite the presence of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo—and then went on to dominate the powerful Cleveland Cavaliers and their leader Donovan Mitchell, also winning…
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The times we live in are anything but boring. On the global political stage, a conflict is unfolding between the West (USA, EU) and the East (Russia, China), while the Southeast European region is shaken by numerous turbulences. Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina are experiencing political instability that threatens to trigger an “explosion” of the…
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By Matija Šerić
Looking into the future has always intrigued humanity. The question of what awaits us tomorrow has interested not only ordinary people but also large communities such as states. Therefore, it is not surprising that sacred books like the Bible and the Quran, or figures like Nostradamus and Baba Vanga, are so popular…
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Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the most complicated countries in the world due to its mixed national and religious composition. The Bosnian crisis has lasted for 35 years, and its end is nowhere in sight. Thirty years after the end of the bloody war, there is still no consensus among the political elite about…
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By Ivan Toth
Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria, Colombian drug lord, trafficker, and narco-terrorist, was born on December 1, 1949, and killed on December 2, 1993. At the height of his power, his cartel reportedly supplied 80% of the cocaine that entered the U.S. market, earning him an annual revenue of 21.9 billion dollars. Often called…
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By Matija Šerić
Every era has its rulers who manage to impose power and influence. Antiquity was dominated by Ancient Greece and Rome. The Byzantine and Frankish Kingdoms ruled the Middle Ages. Later, the British Empire took over, making the 19th century known as the British Imperial Century. In the 20th century, Washington established absolute…
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By Matija Šerić
After a dramatic and unpredictable 35th round of the Croatian Football League (HNL), it is still unclear who will be crowned champion of Croatia. In fact, the title can be won by any of the three contenders: Rijeka, Dinamo, or Hajduk — a situation rarely seen not only in Croatia (last time…
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By Matija Šerić
The United States is one of the countries where the Mafia developed most significantly. The American Mafia emerged primarily as a result of the large influx of Italians into the U.S. in the second half of the 19th century, some of whom practiced Mafia-style criminal enterprises. While the U.S. had and still…
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By Matija Šerić
On May 16th, in Game 6 of the series, the New York Knicks delivered a brutal 119-81 defeat to the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden, securing their place in the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs. The final series score of 4-2 was unexpected by most, except for the most…
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By Matija Šerić
After yet another disappointing season in which Hajduk failed to win the Croatian league title and made no significant impact in the Croatian Cup—not to mention Europe—it’s time to take stock. Questions are now being raised about the club’s short- and long-term future. It’s clear that the club’s sporting policy is flawed,…
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By Matija Šerić
The Russo-Ukrainian war has significantly reduced the number of foreign clients for sex workers. Working conditions have deteriorated both in terms of safety and finances compared to the pre-war period. According to accounts from the sex workers themselves, hourly rates have dropped from $12 to $6–7. In addition, their safety is at…
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By Matija Šerić
After the dissolution of the Soviet Union and Ukraine’s declaration of independence in 1991, the Ukrainian government launched efforts to transition the economy from a planned system to a market-based one. This transition process led to severe economic hardships and widespread poverty. In the first decade of Ukraine’s independence, nearly 80% of…
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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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