Croatia
Intro
As an EU and NATO member, Croatia bridges Central Europe and the Adriatic. The country’s strategic location, infrastructure, and tourism sector make it one of the most prosperous in the Balkans, though demographic decline continues.
Background
Independence in 1991 followed the breakup of Yugoslavia and a prolonged war. EU integration anchored democratic and economic recovery. Croatia joined the Eurozone and Schengen in 2023, consolidating its position in European structures.
History
- 1991: Independence and start of the Croatian War of Independence – 1995: Operation Storm ends war, territorial reintegration – 2013: Joins the European Union – 2023: Enters Eurozone and Schengen Area
Present Day
In 2025, Croatia leads in Balkan stability and EU integration, with strong fiscal indicators and renewed investment in green and digital sectors.
Future Outlook
Croatia will continue leveraging its EU position and maritime infrastructure. Tourism diversification and energy transition are critical for sustainability.
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Persons
Masoud Pezeshkian
Hugo Chávez
Xi Jinping
Lloyd Austin
Vladimir Putin
Benjamin Netanyahu
Ali Khamenei
Jimmy Carter
Henry Kissinger
Locations
Mainland China
China
India
North America
United States
Indonesia
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Russia
Japan
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Articles
Imperialistische doctrines: Hoe Rusland grenzen, identiteit en vertraging gebruikt
Rusland hoeft een land niet te bezetten om het te controleren. Het hoeft alleen een oplossing te voorkomen. Van Transnistrië tot de Krim, van verhalende oorlogsvoering tot financiële systemen, Empire Logic laat zien hoe moderne macht in handen wordt gehouden – niet door verovering, maar door structurele ontkenning.
Terug naar Babel: taal, identiteit en erbij horen
In heel Europa zijn taalrechten bij wet gegarandeerd. Maar hoe zit het in het leven? Van onderwijs tot burgerschap kan de taal die je spreekt nog steeds bepalen of je erbij hoort. Dit artikel onderzoekt hoe pluralisme wordt beloofd – en hoe het stilletjes wordt gefilterd, gerangschikt of ontkend.
Hoe Donald Trump de Nobelprijs voor de Vrede Kan Krijgen
Donald Trump, de dealmaker, de verstoorder – kan hij nog steeds een man van vrede worden? Wat is daarvoor nodig? Nederigheid!
Controleren is goed, vertrouwen is beter!
Het is bijna 2025. Er is maatschappelijke onrust. Een migratiecrisis? Buitenlandse invloeden? Een terugtrekkende beweging naar het nationale vindt plaats. Grenscontroles worden weer ingezet. Men wil weer “in control” zijn. Gaat dit het vertrouwen terugbrengen?
Event Timeline
China Launches the Belt and Road Initiative
In 2013, China launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a long-term strategy to expand infrastructure, trade, and connectivity across Eurasia, Africa, and beyond.
China-United States Trade War (Trump I)
In 2018, trade tensions between China and the United States escalated into a sustained tariff and technology conflict, marking a turning point in bilateral economic relations.
Hong Kong Protests
In 2019, mass protests erupted in Hong Kong in response to proposed extradition legislation, evolving into a broader movement centered on civil liberties, autonomy, and governance.
China’s Zero-COVID Policy
From 2020 to 2022, China implemented a Zero-COVID policy aimed at eliminating domestic transmission through lockdowns, mass testing, travel controls, and centralized quarantine.
China’s 20th Party Congress
In October 2022, China held its 20th Party Congress, confirming leadership continuity and setting policy priorities for the coming years.
Trump Meets Xi Jinping
U.S. President Donald Trump meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of an international summit, marking a high-level diplomatic engagement amid renewed economic and strategic tensions.
China Responds to Dutch Action on Nexperia
China responds diplomatically to the Dutch intervention in Nexperia, warning of consequences for bilateral economic and technological relations.
The Netherlands Intervenes in Nexperia Ownership
The Dutch government intervenes in the ownership and governance of semiconductor producer Nexperia, citing national security and strategic supply-chain concerns.
Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion was a violent anti-foreign and anti-Christian uprising that drew direct military intervention by multiple foreign powers and further undermined Qing sovereignty.
Qin Unification of the Warring States
The Qin state completed the military unification of the Warring States, ending centuries of fragmentation and creating the first centralized imperial state in Chinese history.
