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Call for Papers for the Croatian Political Science Talks 2026
The Croatian Political Science Association (CPSA) has announced the Call for Papers for the Croatian Political Science Talks 2026, to be held at the Faculty of Political Science, University of Zagreb, on 5–6 November 2026. The conference also marks the Association's 60th anniversary. Held under the theme "Between Chaos and a New Order: Politics in an Age of Uncertainty," the conference will provide a forum for discussing the major political transformations of our time, includ
Jul 28
Croatia: In war's shadow
This abstract draws on findings from research deliverable D3.3 on transitions and postcolonialism, which has been submitted but is not yet published.It its written Ana Matan, University of Zagreb – Croatia. Croatia’s ancien régime developed within socialist Yugoslavia, a distinct socialist system marked by non-alignment with the Soviet bloc, workers’ self-management, and a strong indigenous communist movement under its leader Tito. The SC was twofold: between the socialist r
Mar 17
On the Day of the Republic, Türkiye Stands at a Crossroads
Essay by Emre Erdoğan, professor and CO3-associated researcher at İstanbul Bilgi University. On the 29th of October, as Türkiye celebrates the 102nd day of the Republic of Türkiye, it is timelier than ever to reflect on its accomplishments and the significant challenges it faces. Established in 1923 from the remnants of an empire, the Republic was built on a bold promise: a unified nation of citizens, equal under the law, committed to secular modernization, and bound by a sh
Oct 24, 2025
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