By Matija Šerić
After the collapse of the Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc in 1991, North Korea’s economic situation rapidly deteriorated, as its main patron and financier ceased to exist, along with the large socialist East European market with which it had conducted trade. In the early 1990s, foreign aid accounted for one third…
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In the 18th episode of the Actualitica Podcast, the guest is the distinguished Croatian journalist, and writer Boris Rašeta.
The podcast covers current geopolitics and Croatian politics. The year began with a spectacular event: the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was allegedly seized by U.S. forces and taken to the United States…
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By Matija Šerić
Given their very significant military and economic power, the Templars gained considerable political influence on the Old Continent. Kings, nobles, and church officials sought their services in various advisory and diplomatic roles. The Templars enjoyed unique access to the highest levels of authority and made full use of it.
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By Matija Šerić
The Order of the Knights Templar, officially known as the Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, is one of the most famous and powerful knightly orders in all of history. The role of the Templars in the Crusades, politics, and the economy—along with the many legends associated…
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By Matija Šerić
The White Revolution in Iran during the 1960s and 1970s completely redirected the development path of this Middle Eastern country. Mohammad Reza Pahlavi fundamentally transformed Iran, reshaping it from a poor and underdeveloped country into a modern state that launched numerous plans of modernization, urbanization, industrialization, literacy campaigns, and the development of…
Continue reading…By Ivo Kokić
By leaving the EU, Britain rejected the hegemony of supranational institutions that possess decision-making powers which must be implemented in all member states. Namely, many decisions in EU member states are not made by their governments, but are automatically adopted once a decision is made by the European Commission, the European Parliament,…
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Spurs Squander +29: Knicks Stage the Greatest Comeback in NBA Finals History
By Matija Šerić Miracles are rare in sports, especially in the NBA Finals, but every now and then, extraordinary moments do happen. One such moment occurred in last night’s Game 4 of the Finals between New York and San Antonio. At the legendary Madison Square Garden, the Knicks overturned a massive 29-point deficit early in…
Spurs Squander +29: Knicks Stage the Greatest Comeback in NBA Finals History
By Matija Šerić Miracles are rare in sports, especially in the NBA Finals, but every now and then, extraordinary moments do happen. One such moment occurred in last night’s Game 4 of the Finals between New York and San Antonio. At the legendary Madison Square Garden, the Knicks overturned a massive 29-point deficit early in…
