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What history shows: How will the war in Ukraine end?

Despite Ukraine’s gains against Russia, experts believe a frozen conflict or painful truce is most likely. Here is why. The war in Ukraine conjures up a strong sense of historical déjà vu. Though recorded in 21st-century fashion through up-close-and-personal shots from mobile phone cameras and high-definition drone footage, the images …

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Four facts about Serbian-Russian relations: Has Russia always been our friend?

Propaganda techniques aimed at shaping the perception of citizens also include the concealment of facts that do not support that propaganda. In this text Demostatus reflects on some of such historical truths. The majority of Serbian citizens perceive Russia as a friendly country that stood by the Serbian people in …

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An Enduring Challenge: ISIS-linked Foreigners in Türkiye

What’s new? Thousands of foreign nationals who joined ISIS in Syria and Iraq have crossed into Türkiye. Some have been deported. Others have stayed, with some still facing trial for terrorism-related charges and others nearing the end of their prison sentences. Their presence creates a humanitarian and security challenge for Türkiye, …

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