In the 33rd episode of the Actualitica Podcast, the guest is a top Croatian expert in international relations with a special focus on Russia and Asia, Branimir Vidmarović. Topics: geopolitics, with a special emphasis on the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Why did the war in the Middle East break out? Who influenced…
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By Matija Šerić
April 1st, also known as April Fools’ Day, has dawned – a day famous for jokes, pranks, anecdotes, and hoaxes. There is a well-known folk rule: “Beware of being tricked on April 1st.” And indeed, one should be cautious and avoid looking foolish. In Croatia, across the region, throughout Europe, and beyond,…
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By Ivan Toth
Forces of the Wehrmacht and the Allies
The Allies had over 180,000 troops, along with numerous armored vehicles, aircraft, and naval forces at their disposal. The invasion of Normandy involved the U.S. First and Third Armies, seven armored divisions, two airborne divisions, and 14 infantry divisions. Air support included the U.S. Ninth…
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By Ivan Toth
The landing in Normandy, codenamed Operation Neptune, was an amphibious assault operation that began on Tuesday, June 6, 1944 (also known as D-Day). It was part of the broader Allied invasion plan within Operation Overlord, which aimed to liberate Western Europe from Nazi Germany during World War II. As the largest seaborne…
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By Matija Šerić
On Sunday, March 29, the media reported news that was hardly surprising, but rather an expected conclusion: Igor Tudor is no longer the manager of Tottenham Hotspur. After a turbulent 44 days at the helm of the struggling North London club, the Croatian coach’s tenure has come to an end. There’s no…
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By Matija Šerić
The comedy genre in film has produced countless beloved franchises over the past few decades, such as Home Alone, Police Academy, Ghostbusters, or American Pie. Each of these series has its unique appeal that captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. However, one comedic franchise that stands out in…
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Battle for Armenia: Yerevan Between Moscow and Washington
By Matija Šerić One of the states with a very specific position in the international political arena is the Republic of Armenia. In recent years, Yerevan has found itself in a dangerous geopolitical in-between space between Russia and the West. Since the current Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan came to power in 2018, he has…
Battle for Armenia: Yerevan Between Moscow and Washington
By Matija Šerić One of the states with a very specific position in the international political arena is the Republic of Armenia. In recent years, Yerevan has found itself in a dangerous geopolitical in-between space between Russia and the West. Since the current Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan came to power in 2018, he has…
