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By Matija Šerić
At the beginning of December, the Venezuelan Ministry of National Commerce announced that it had held important discussions with Cuban representatives (officials from the Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Food Industry and Foreign Trade) aimed at strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. The Venezuelans emphasized “supporting the Cuban people through a program…
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By Matija Šerić
Over the past twenty years, the influence of the Republic of Poland in Europe has significantly increased. Although Poland was once synonymous with backwardness, poverty, repression, and emigration during the Cold War, since the introduction of democracy and a multiparty system in 1989, Poland has transformed into an exemplary state. Today, Poland…
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By Matija Šerić
The Sicilian Mafia, or Cosa Nostra, emerged as a result of complex historical, social, economic, and political conditions in Sicily. Throughout its turbulent history, this Italian island was a target of conquest and foreign rule, including the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Spanish, and Austrians. These invasions and wars created specific conditions in…
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By Matija Šerić
The term „mafia“ is used almost daily in discussions—maybe not as much as before, but still regularly. The mafia is not always easy to define, but it can be seen as a secret association of organized crime engaged in illegal activities (threats, violence, murder, corruption, drug trafficking, prostitution, racketeering) with the goal…
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By Matija Šerić
On May 9, Somalia—particularly the capital Mogadishu—was hit by heavy rains and resulting devastating floods. According to the Somali government, over 115 mm of rain fell in just eight hours. It is therefore not surprising that at least seven people died in the floods in two districts of Mogadishu. Among the victims…
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By Matija Šerić
In the past few weeks, major global media outlets have been bombarding the public with claims of U.S. President Donald Trump’s alleged low approval ratings. The narrative is as follows: “After the first 100 days of his second term, Trump has the lowest approval rating of any U.S. president in history.” In…
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By Matija Šerić
After concluding her mega tour, The Eras Tour — which transformed into the most successful music tour in history — Taylor Swift has largely stepped away from the public eye. Following the final concerts in December in Vancouver, the Chairman of The Tortured Poets Departmentmade only two official public appearances: at…
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By Matija Šerić
Among the most significant weapons that thoroughly and irreversibly influenced the conduct of battles and changed warfare is the mega-popular “Kalashnikov,” or AK-47. Officially named “Avtomat Kalashnikova,” it is an automatic assault rifle of Soviet origin, whose appearance in the mid-20th century had a revolutionary impact on skirmishes and wars around the…
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By Matija Šerić
The Panama Canal was opened in 1914, but this did not mark the end of plans for a canal through Nicaragua. It is not surprising, given that a Nicaraguan canal would shorten the maritime route between New York and San Francisco by approximately 800 kilometers compared to the Panama Canal. The geographical…
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By Matija Šerić
After Donald Trump took office in January, the issue of the Panama Canal was once again brought to the forefront. Trump has, on multiple occasions, expressed his intention for the United States to regain control over the canal from Panama. It is worth recalling that under the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977,…
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The 21st-century world is not just one of social, technological, and scientific development, but also a world of great challenges. The problems are numerous, with environmental pollution, climate change, over-urbanization, food shortages, poverty, and disease standing out. However, behind all these issues lies a political background. Today, numerous wars are being waged across the planet,…
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Video games are one of the most important forms of entertainment today. They are present all around us. A walk through any city square or shopping mall will make that clear. If we observe carefully, we’ll notice how some people at tables, while sipping their favorite drinks, never take their eyes off their phones. Many…
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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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