
By Matija Šerić
On Friday, October 10, the world was stunned: Venezuela’s most prominent opposition figure, María Corina Machado, had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Machado has emerged in recent years as the face of resistance against Nicolás Maduro’s leftist regime. She attempted to run in the July 2024 presidential elections, but her candidacy…
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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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