Podcasts about Balkans

The Celts invaded Greece in 280-279 BC, an entirely unforeseen breakthrough of a nearly unknown people into the mainstream of the Hellenistic world. Tens of thousands of Celts poured through the passes of the Balkans, killed a Macedonian king in battle, and ravaged huge swathes of the heart of the Greek world. How and why did this happenPatrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read by Patrick) here: https://bit.ly/PWverge. And check out Patrick's new podcast The Pursuit of Dadliness! It's all about “Dad Culture,” and Patrick will interview some fascinating guests about everything from tall wooden ships to smoked meats to comfortable sneakers to history, sports, culture, and politics. https://bit.ly/PWtPoDListen to new episodes 1 week early, to exclusive seasons 1 and 2, and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

År 1683 är ett av de mest avgörande märkesåren i europeisk historia. Det var då Osmanska riket – den turkiska stormakten på Balkan och i Främre Orienten – led sitt största och mest allvarliga nederlag. Österrikare, tyskar och polacker segrade i slaget vid Wien och inledde därmed återerövringen av Ungern och dess grannländer.Den osmanska belägringen av Wien var kulmen på en omfattande expansion norrut, som sträckte sig till dagens Slovakien och mellersta Ukraina. Målet var att även göra Österrike till en vasallstat under det muslimska imperiet. Under flera månader var Wien helt inneslutet. Stadens befästningar underminerades och attackerades i våg efter våg.Den så kallade "turkfaran" fick de kristna grannländerna att reagera. Till slut anlände den polske kungen Jan Sobieski i spetsen för en stark armé för att häva belägringen. Samtidigt förberedde storvesiren Kara Mustafa den avgörande stormningen av Wien, vars försvar vid flera punkter redan hade brutits ner. Situationen var akut – staden kunde omöjligen hålla stånd mycket längre.På en och samma dramatiska dag förberedde sig storvesiren för stormning, medan Jan Sobieski planerade ett massivt kavallerianfall mot de osmanska ställningarna.I detta avsnitt av podden Harrisons dramatiska historia samtalar Dick Harrison, professor i historia vid Lunds universitet, och Katarina Harrison Lindbergh, fackboksförfattare, om 1683 års avgörande uppgörelse i sydöstra Europa – den osmanska belägringen av Wien och de efterföljande krigen på Balkan.Bild: Ottomanerna omringar Wien av Frans Geffels, Badisches Landesmuseum, Wikipedia, Public Domain.Musik: Mozarts Piano Sonata no. 11, K. 331 - III. Rondo Alla Turca. Källa: Orangefreesounds, Public Domain Mark 1.0.Klippare: Emanuel Lehtonen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Folge 129 spricht André Keeve mit Christoph Ochsenreiter – einem echten Branchenprofi, der seit 2009 als selbstständiger Handelsvertreter aktiv ist. Wie man durch eine Aufenthaltsverlosung per Teletext nach Liechtenstein kommt, warum sich Beharrlichkeit im technischen Vertrieb (auch nach 2 Jahren ohne Auftrag!) lohnt, und wie Christoph seine Zukunft jenseits von Automotive aufstellt – all das erfährst du in diesem unterhaltsamen, ehrlichen Talk zwischen Bodensee, Balkan und Business-Umbruch.

In July Turkey hosted the 17th International Defense Industry Fair, and over 100 countries sent representatives to see what's behind all the hype around Ankara's defense industry. Despite the attention it's gotten over the last years, a lot of Ankara's new military technology remains in development and untested, posing the question: Can Turkey deliver on its defense ambitions? Ryan Gingeras, a professor in the Department of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School and an expert on Turkish, Balkan, and Middle East history, joins Thanos Davelis as we try to answer this question.The views expressed by Professor Gingeras in this interview do not reflect the views of the US government.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Can Turkey Deliver on Its Armament Ambitions?Greece announces €1.6bn relief package to tackle population declineGreece, OpenAI agree deal to boost innovation in schools, small businesses

With the US focused on Ukraine, the Middle East, and President Trump's trade deals, it seems the Western Balkans are flying under the radar in Washington. In fact, there are growing concerns in the region about a quiet US withdrawal and what this could mean as countries like Russia, China and Turkey vie for influence. Professor James Ker-Lindsay, who has worked extensively on the EU, the Balkans and Southeast Europe, joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at these developments.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Risky jockeying for position in the BalkansSerb separatist Dodik defies Bosnian state in government reshuffleGreece toughens penalties for rejected asylum seekers, speeds up returnsPM to unveil tax breaks as popularity dips

Talk Eastern Europe is back from its August break! In this episode, Adam, Alexandra and Nina run through some of the bigger stories from the region, including developments in the Balkans, Poland, the EU, and look at the global implications of China's victory celebrations this week.After the news, Adam and Nina are joined by Pavel Havlíček, research fellow at the Prague-based Association for International Affairs (AMO) to discuss the recent Trump–Putin meeting in Alaska and what it means for Ukraine's future. The episode explores the high-stakes diplomacy shaping the war and the prospects for peace, which President Trump has been pursuing since before his inauguration.In the bonus section to this episode – Pavel gives us a peek into Czech domestic politics, as the country prepares for parliamentary elections in early October.>>> Click here to listen to the bonus content.For further reading:“A recipe for an unfair stalemate, not a just peace” – CoryAlpert, New Eastern Europe https://neweasterneurope.eu/2025/08/20/a-recipe-for-an-unfair-stalemate-not-a-just-peace/“Scenarios for the end of the war” – Andrii Dligach & ValeriiPekar, New Eastern Europe https://neweasterneurope.eu/2025/09/01/scenarios-for-the-end-of-the-war/Additional financing for this podcast is provided by the Polish MFA: Public task financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland within the grant competition “Public Diplomacy 2024 – 2025 - the European dimension and countering disinformation The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the authors and do not reflect the views of the official positions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland.

Namibia & Südafrika, Kanada & Thailand, Irland & Schottland Australien & Neuseeland plus Spanien, Skandinavien, Balkan… - wir präsentieren euch die Top 10 Roadtrips weltweit und viele Tipps, um eine der legendärsten Arten des Reisens vollends zu genießen. Roadtrips stehen für die ultimative Freiheit, Reise-Romantik, Spontanität und so viele kleine Abenteuer, Erlebnisse und Begebenheiten, dass wir nach der Aufnahme dieser Folge sofort wieder hinters Steuer wollten. Sei es in Nord- oder Südamerika, Afrika, Europa, Asien oder die Ring Road auf Island - hier kriegt ihr sie alle, plus: die Mutter aller Roadtrips: Die Panamericana. Bock auf Elefantenrüssel im Autofenster, unentdeckte Wasserfälle, Bärenfamilien und Elche als Gegenverkehr? Kommt mit auf den Roadtrip eures Lebens!Diese Folge entstand mit freundlicher Unterstützung von Sunny Cars - Mietwagen mit Rundum-Sorglos-Garantie.Unsere Werbepartner findet ihr hier.Noch mehr Reisen Reisen gibt es in unserem Newsletter-Magazin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ils se nomment le clan Kavac ou Skaljari : ces groupes mafieux d'Europe de l'Est aux ramifications mondiales, ont fait de l'Afrique de l'Ouest une nouvelle base pour gérer le trafic illégal de cocaïne à destination de l'Europe. Dans son dernier rapport, l'Initiative mondiale contre la criminalité transnationale pointe les méthodes de développement de ces organisations, notamment la corruption, le rôle des intermédiaires, et l'accroissement de la consommation de cocaïne dans la zone. L'espagnole Lucia Bird Ruiz est directrice de l'Observatoire des économies illicites en Afrique de l'Ouest, c'est elle qui a rédigé ce rapport. RFI : Pour la première fois, des enquêtes indiquent que l'Afrique de l'Ouest est devenue un pivot central du trafic de cocaïne pour des groupes mafieux qui sont basés en Europe de l'Est ? Lucia Bird Ruiz : Oui, et c'est au Cap-Vert que ces réseaux ont commencé à s'implanter. Puis, c'est depuis 2019 que ces groupes ont lancé des opérations dans les pays côtiers de l'Afrique de l'Ouest, opérant principalement sur des routes maritimes. Ce sont des groupes parmi les acteurs les plus importants du commerce mondial de la cocaïne d'aujourd'hui. Ils utilisent la violence, la corruption et donc l'implantation en Afrique de l'Ouest, c'est très concernant pour la région. Est-ce qu'on peut citer quelques-uns de ces groupes, qui ont d'ailleurs des liens parfois avec la mafia italienne ?   Par exemple, les clans Kavak et Skaljari, les deux organisations criminelles les plus puissantes du Monténégro, qui sont à l'origine de plusieurs assassinats, ont opéré à l'Afrique de l'Ouest. Et ces réseaux ont des liens avec les mafias italiennes, particulièrement la Ndrangheta. Pourquoi ces groupes ont besoin de l'Afrique de l'Ouest pour développer le trafic de cocaïne ? Le marché de consommation en Europe, ça devient chaque jour plus grand. Mais aussi la pression en Europe sur les routes directe en provenance d'Amérique latine s'est accrue et donc l'Afrique de l'Ouest est devenue de plus en plus importante pour ce trafic. Un tiers de la cocaïne européenne pourrait transiter actuellement par l'Afrique de l'Ouest. Et on prévoit que ce chiffre atteindra la moitié d'ici à 2030. Concrètement, comment est-ce que ces groupes mafieux travaillent en Afrique de l'Ouest ? Il y a deux points-clés à souligner. Le premier, c'est les intermédiaires. C'est vraiment un élément-clé de leur stratégie. Ce sont des nationaux des Balkans qui sont envoyés en Afrique de l'Ouest pendant des mois pour superviser les opérations, en travaillant avec les acteurs locaux, pour faciliter la logistique. Par exemple, un important réseau avait un intermédiaire basé à Freetown en Sierra Leone, qui supervisait l'importation, l'emballage dans des conteneurs, l'établissement d'une société en Sierra Leone et l'exportation vers la Belgique. Ils ont des moyens financiers quasi illimités, le trafic de cocaïne est tellement puissant qu'ils sont capables de s'implanter partout ? Certains de ces groupes ont corrompu les plus hauts niveaux de l'Etat. Par exemple, en Albanie, un ancien membre du Parlement a été arrêté pour son soutien à une organisation criminelle. Et en Afrique de l'Ouest, on s'attendrait à ce qu'ils utilisent des techniques similaires. Comment est-ce qu'ils font transiter la cocaïne d'Afrique de l'Ouest vers l'Europe ? Comme on l'a dit, ils utilisent la voie maritime dans les conteneurs où s'est très compliqué de faire de la surveillance. Mais aussi, ils utilisent des petits bateaux. Par exemple, on a un dirigeant bosniaque d'un groupe qui a parlé avec ses complices de trafic de plus de trois tonnes de cocaïne dans la Guinée-Bissau et les îles Canaries, dans un petit bateau. Vous indiquez dans votre rapport que ces intermédiaires sont parfois payés en cocaïne. Il y a une crainte que ce système entraîne une hausse de la consommation dans la sous-région ? Les produits de synthèse restent les plus largement consommés dans la plupart des pays, mais la consommation de cocaïne, en particulier du crack, augmente également dans de nombreux pays. Et donc, ils vendent la cocaïne dans le marché local et ça pousse la consommation dans la région. Ils s'adaptent aux moyens financiers des habitants de l'Afrique de l'Ouest ? Le prix dans la sous-région a baissé dans beaucoup de pays. Au Ghana, les prix réels, donc en tenant compte de l'inflation, ont chuté de 60 % entre 2019 et 2023. Ce n'est pas la même tendance dans tous les pays de la région, mais dans beaucoup de pays. Et ça inclut le Sénégal, la Guinée. La consommation est vraiment dans une phase d'augmentation. Comment est-ce que les Etats d'Afrique de l'Ouest, comment les autorités au Sénégal, en Sierra Leone ou en Guinée-Bissau peuvent lutter contre la puissance de ces réseaux mafieux ? Il faut vraiment renforcer les systèmes de renseignement pour bien comprendre les opérations de ces groupes, et aussi créer des partenariats stratégiques, des partenariats intercontinentaux entre forces de l'ordre en Afrique de l'Ouest. C'est un défi énorme pour la région parce que c'est une implication pour la santé publique, mais aussi pour la corruption et peut-être à l'avenir sur la violence parce que ces groupes sont tellement violents dans beaucoup de régions du monde. À lire aussiL'Afrique de l'Ouest, nouvelle plaque tournante du trafic de cocaïne vers l'Europe, selon un rapport

Det kokar på Balkan. I Serbien har människor sedan nio månader gått ut på gatorna för att protestera mot korruption och kräva presidentens avgång. Även grannlandet Bosnien genomgår en politisk kris som beskrivs som den värsta sen inbördeskriget. Splittringarna på Balkan skapar nu oro för nya konflikter. Vad kan Europa göra för att förhindra eskalering – utan att driva Balkanländerna i armarna på Putin?Medverkande: Fanny Wallberg, samordnare vid Centrum för Östeuropastudier, UI.Hugo von Essen, analytiker vid Centrum för Östeuropastudier, UI.Programledare och redaktör: Annica Ögren. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

C'est un scandale qui déstabilise l'Italie. Il y est question de photos de femmes volées, dévoyées, sur des sites pornographiques avec commentaires dégradants à l'appui. Même la présidente du Conseil Georgia Meloni, directement visée par ces contenus sexistes, a annoncé une enquête et des sanctions. Une affaire qui vient aussi questionner la vigilance et le contrôle des plateformes en ligne.  La revue de presse de Franceline Beretti. La City entre finance et archaïsme Cinq ans après le Brexit, l'hémorragie prévue à la City de Londres n'a pas eu lieu. Certes, une partie des activités s'est relocalisée en Europe, en France et en Allemagne, mais la City reste la première place financière du continent et la troisième dans le monde. Symbole de la puissance économique du pays, elle concentre 12 % des recettes fiscales du Royaume-Uni. Mais derrière la modernité des tours de verre, se cache une autorité locale, la City Corporation, dont le mode de gouvernance est particulièrement archaïque. Marie Billon. Le vignoble grec en manque d'eau Sécheresses prolongées, baisse des précipitations… le vignoble grec a soif. Pour la première fois depuis des siècles, les vignerons de l'île Santorin – terroir réputé pour son sol volcanique – se sont ainsi mis à irriguer. C'est aussi devenu la préoccupation principale dans le nord du pays en Chalcidique. Joël Bronner s'est d'abord rendu à Santorin où les vignes font aussi partie du paysage touristique.  À lire aussiRecords de chaleur, incendies: en pleine canicule, les Balkans au bord de l'asphyxie Rentrée des classes en ordre dispersé en Allemagne Après la trêve estivale, c'est la rentrée en Allemagne. Mais dans un pays où les 16 régions, les 16 Länder ont des pouvoirs élargis sur les questions éducatives, le retour à l'école se fait en ordre dispersé pour les 11,4 millions de lycéens et collégiens, ce qui n'est pas forcément du goût de tout le monde. Delphine Nerbollier, notre correspondante à Berlin.

Comenzamos en Alemania con evocaciones punyabíes y de antiguas series televisivas. Seguimos con más novedades y adelantos discográficos, conectando Francia con más sonidos orientalizantes, para viajar luego a los Balcanes, con sones más de la tierra y otros muy inclasificables. Celebramos el regreso de Radio Tarifa, y viajamos atrás en el tiempo desde El Cairo. Terminamos volando de Armenia a Brasil, de Ereván a São Paulo, anunciando y escuchando músicas de eventos imprescindibles: Yerevan Music Week y Brasil Music Summit. We begin in Germany with Punjabi evocations and from old television series. We continue with more new releases and album previews, connecting France with more orientalizing sounds, to then travel to the Balkans, with tunes more from the land and others quite unclassifiable. We celebrate the return of Radio Tarifa, and travel back in time from Cairo. We finish flying from Armenia to Brazil, from Yerevan to São Paulo, announcing and listening to music from essential events: Yerevan Music Week and Brasil Music Summit. - Wildes Holz - Mundian rider - Block party - Underground Weather - Mutual core - Underground weather - Mukasamuka - Indocatu - Desert mood - Etceteral - Gesualdo - Kimatika - Balkan Taksim - Ludilo - Acide balkanique - Radio Tarifa - Sabah - La noche - Omar Khorshid - Leilet hob - Giant + guitar - Lucy Khanyan Quartet - Slightly mad - Abcentia - Gurumiran - Djeyrani bes sarerov - Notes from underground - Luizinho do Jêje, Marcelo Galter, Sylvio Fraga - Ogum mariô - Mocofaia 📸 Radio Tarifa

C'est un scandale qui déstabilise l'Italie. Il y est question de photos de femmes volées, dévoyées, sur des sites pornographiques avec commentaires dégradants à l'appui. Même la présidente du Conseil Georgia Meloni, directement visée par ces contenus sexistes, a annoncé une enquête et des sanctions. Une affaire qui vient aussi questionner la vigilance et le contrôle des plateformes en ligne.  La revue de presse de Franceline Beretti. La City entre finance et archaïsme Cinq ans après le Brexit, l'hémorragie prévue à la City de Londres n'a pas eu lieu. Certes, une partie des activités s'est relocalisée en Europe, en France et en Allemagne, mais la City reste la première place financière du continent et la troisième dans le monde. Symbole de la puissance économique du pays, elle concentre 12 % des recettes fiscales du Royaume-Uni. Mais derrière la modernité des tours de verre, se cache une autorité locale, la City Corporation, dont le mode de gouvernance est particulièrement archaïque. Marie Billon. Le vignoble grec en manque d'eau Sécheresses prolongées, baisse des précipitations… le vignoble grec a soif. Pour la première fois depuis des siècles, les vignerons de l'île Santorin – terroir réputé pour son sol volcanique – se sont ainsi mis à irriguer. C'est aussi devenu la préoccupation principale dans le nord du pays en Chalcidique. Joël Bronner s'est d'abord rendu à Santorin où les vignes font aussi partie du paysage touristique.  À lire aussiRecords de chaleur, incendies: en pleine canicule, les Balkans au bord de l'asphyxie Rentrée des classes en ordre dispersé en Allemagne Après la trêve estivale, c'est la rentrée en Allemagne. Mais dans un pays où les 16 régions, les 16 Länder ont des pouvoirs élargis sur les questions éducatives, le retour à l'école se fait en ordre dispersé pour les 11,4 millions de lycéens et collégiens, ce qui n'est pas forcément du goût de tout le monde. Delphine Nerbollier, notre correspondante à Berlin.

Wir springen in dieser Folge wieder mal an den Bosporus, und beschäftigen uns mit einer legendären Leibgarde am byzantinischen Hof. Ursprünglich gespeist aus skandinavischen Kriegern, war die Warägergarde aber vor allem auch Auffangbecken für jene, die aus ihrer alten Heimat flüchten mussten. Wir sprechen darüber, welche Aufgaben diese Einheit hatte, wie sich ihre Zusammensetzung über die Jahrhunderte veränderte und wie sie schließlich verschwand. // Erwähnte Folgen - GAG514: Anna Komnene – Prinzessin, Intellektuelle und Historikerin – https://gadg.fm/514 - GAG198: Olga von Kiew oder Mit den Spatzen kam der Tod – https://gadg.fm/198 - GAG414: Ibn Fadlān und die Reise zur Wolga – https://gadg.fm/414 - GAG211: Griechisches Feuer – https://gadg.fm/211 - GAG63: Konstantin und die Janitscharen – https://gadg.fm/63 - GAG191: Aethelfled - Warrior Queen of Mercia – https://gadg.fm/191 // Literatur - Sigfüs Blöndal; Benedikt S. Benedikz. THE VARANGIANS OF BYZANTIUM. 1978. - Georgios Theotokis. The Norman Campaigns in the Balkans, 1081-1108 AD. 2014 - Judith Jesch. The Viking Diaspora. Routledge, 2015 - Pappas, Nicholas. English Refugees in the Byzantine Armed Forces: The Varangian Guard and Anglo-Saxon Ethnic Consciousness » De Re Militari. 2014 - Raffaele D'Amato. The Varangian Guard 988-1453 (Men-at-Arms). 2010 - Nikolas Berghoff: Treue Barbaren – Fremde Kämpfer am byzantinischen Kaiserhof, Hausarbeit, 2013 Das Episodenbild zeigt Basileos II., Begründer der Warägergarde //Aus unserer Werbung Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/GeschichtenausderGeschichte // Wir sind jetzt auch bei CampfireFM! Wer direkt in Folgen kommentieren will, Zusatzmaterial und Blicke hinter die Kulissen sehen will: einfach die App installieren und unserer Community beitreten: https://www.joincampfire.fm/podcasts/22 //Wir haben auch ein Buch geschrieben: Wer es erwerben will, es ist überall im Handel, aber auch direkt über den Verlag zu erwerben: https://www.piper.de/buecher/geschichten-aus-der-geschichte-isbn-978-3-492-06363-0 Wer Becher, T-Shirts oder Hoodies erwerben will: Die gibt's unter https://geschichte.shop Wer unsere Folgen lieber ohne Werbung anhören will, kann das über eine kleine Unterstützung auf Steady oder ein Abo des GeschichteFM-Plus Kanals auf Apple Podcasts tun. Wir freuen uns, wenn ihr den Podcast bei Apple Podcasts oder wo auch immer dies möglich ist rezensiert oder bewertet. Wir freuen uns auch immer, wenn ihr euren Freundinnen und Freunden, Kolleginnen und Kollegen oder sogar Nachbarinnen und Nachbarn von uns erzählt! Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

Во соработка со фудбалските клубови од македонската заедница во Австралија, хуманитарната организација "Boots for Balkans" веќе десетина години испраќа спортска опрема за фудбалски клубови, спортски академии и училишта во Македонија. Слушнете повеќе од разговорот со координаторот на "Boots for Balkans", Јане Цоцeски.

Kaybolan kadınlar, sokaklara düşen korku ve susturulamayan bir fısıltı… İngiltere tarihine damga vuran bu dosya, yıllarca gizemini korudu. Her yeni kurban, katilin gölgesini büyütüyordu. Peki katil, nasıl iz bırakmadan senelerce görünmez kalmayı başarabilmişti? Sunan: Sezgi Aksu  Hazırlayan: Aslı Candaş Ses Tasarımı ve Kurgu: Metin Bozkurt Yapımcı: Podbee Media Canlandıranlar: Peter Sutcliffe: Zafer Toker Trevor: Umut Coşkun Grace O'Connor: Şevval Balkan Polis: Umut Güloğlu Marcella: Hazal Beril Çam Anons: Kevser Biçici Hakim: Ada Kanbur Sokaktaki Kadınlar: Ceyda Aslan, Hazal Beril Çam, Şevval Balkan, Kevser Biçici, Rabia Altundal Tüm bölümleri dinlemek ve daha fazlası için ⁠⁠⁠⁠podbeemedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠'u ziyaret et! ------ Podbee Sunar ------- Bu podcast, Garanti BBVA reklamı içermektedir. Bonus Platinum'un avantajlarını ⁠⁠⁠⁠keşfet⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Endelig har vi fått den etterlengtede Balkan-midtbanen vi alle har ønsket oss! Vi går gjennom samtlige spillere som er hentet i dette vinduet. Hvordan syntes vi helheten er? Er strategien vår FOR hasardiøs? Hva med balansen i troppen? Det kjipe tapet mot Sarpsborg, og hvilket lag stiller vi nå egentlig opp med mot Godset?

Josip debuterar och rantar såklart en hel del om Balkan samtidigt som Marcus och Jonte fyller i med egna minnen från bussresor och kontinenten. Vi skäller även på dansande poliser och tittar till Dan EkborgFölj Godmorgon på Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godmorgonpodd/

Siedem opowiadań, siedem różnych historii, z których każda rozgrywa się w innym bałkańskim państwie. Całość spaja młoda pisarka, która usiłuje przeprowadzić rozmowy z lokalnymi dygnitarzami na temat sądnych lat na Bałkanach. O publikacji Katarzyna Hagmajer-Kwiatek rozmawia z autorem jej przekładu - Rafałem Bukowiczem.

Podržite nas i na Patreonu ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryCast Istoričar Nikola Đukić i istoričar umetnosti Nikola Piperski danas razbijaju crno-bele slike o čoveku koji je pokušao nemoguće - da sačuva srpsku državu u doba kada se Balkan lomio između krsta i polumeseca. Đurađ Branković za jedne je bio vizionar i graditelj, za druge hladni kalkulant. Bio je poslednji veliki srpski vladar pre pada pod osmansku vlast, diplomata između istoka i zapada, graditelj moćne tvrđave Smederevo, ali i čovek kojeg su savremenici optuživali za izdaju. Da li je njegov izbor da postane osmanski vazal bio znak slabosti ili jedini način da narod preživi? Kako je Đurađ balansirao između Osmanskog carstva, Ugarske i Venecije? Kakvu je simboliku nosilo Smederevo kao „srpski Carigrad“ i šta umetnički detalji te tvrđave otkrivaju o kulturnom identitetu Srbije u XV veku? U ovoj epizodi prolazimo kroz tajne diplomatskih ugovora, dvorske spletke, bolne gubitke porodice Branković, ali i umetničko nasleđe koje i danas priča priču o moći i tragici epohe.

I vårt mest sjöfyllebetonade avsnitt hittills går vi igenom Österrike-Ungerns flotta, dvs. CONRADS FLOTTA. Och när det handlar om CONRADS FLOTTA måste det skrivas i versaler! Mattis inleder med att beskriva landimperiet Österrike-Ungerns … slagskepp? Jorå, de hade såna och många klasser av dem därtill. Samtliga av dessa cognacsindränkta skapelser beskrivs PLUS samtliga av deras stridsinsatser; allt med en ton av wat da fugg? Per går sedan dels igenom de österrikisk-ungerska ubåtarna, dels den lilla Donauflottan. Båda visar sig vara det mest BADASS dubbelmonarkin och därmed CONRADS FLOTTA någonsin gjorde.Dessutom: driftiga tjecker, det helt outforskade Balkan, diplomingenjörer får bygga slagskepp, infettade italienska officerare i (för) små badbyxor, stoppur för att hejda drunkning, de fina aspekterna av Österrike-Ungern, allmänt mys, hummus, och mycket mer!Förbeställ ditt signerade exemplar av vår bok Folkhemmet at war via Bokus eller Adlibris här:Bokus: https://www.bokus.com/bok/B000416822/signerad-folkhemmet-at-war/Adlibris: http://adlibr.is/folkhemmetatwarsignerad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quand on pense aux conflits armés, on imagine souvent des guerres entre États. Pourtant, les guerres les plus fréquentes depuis la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale sont des guerres civiles. Elles traversent l'histoire contemporaine, de l'Afghanistan au Mali, de la Syrie au Rwanda, de la République démocratique du Congo aux Balkans, sans oublier la question Kurde. Et pourtant, nous en savons finalement assez peu de choses. Elles sont souvent perçues comme des violences chaotiques, irrationnelles, ou comme des effondrements d'État, alors qu'elles obéissent à des logiques politiques, sociales et économiques précises. Qu'elles sont pratiquement un phénomène universel sur le temps long. Et que la quasi-totalité des sociétés a connu un épisode de guerre civile, provoquant la mort de dizaines de millions de personnes ainsi que l'exil ou le déplacement de centaines de millions d'autres. Enfin, loin d'être une affaire uniquement interne à un pays, les guerres civiles ne peuvent se comprendre sans prendre en compte les acteurs internationaux.  Gilles Dorronsoro est notre invité, professeur de science politique à l'Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne et membre de l'Institut universitaire de France. Gilles Dorronsoro a travaillé sur les guerres civiles contemporaines en Afghanistan, au Kurdistan, en Syrie et au Mali. Auteur de Le plus grand des maux. Sociologie des guerres civiles, CNRS ÉDITIONS.  

Sommer 2015. Hunderttausende Menschen flüchten aus Syrien, über die Türkei, den Balkan, Ungarn – und landen schließlich in Österreich. Viele wollen weiter nach Deutschland. Doch viele bleiben auch. Anfangs erwartet sie eine Welle der Hilfsbereitschaft. Des Optimismus. Doch die Stimmung schwingt bald um. Die Zuwanderung löst Ängste aus – von denen vor allem Rechtspopulisten politisch profitieren. In dieser zweiteiligen Serie von "Inside Austria" wollen wir herausfinden, wie die Fluchtbewegung von 2015 Österreich verändert hat. Wir sehen uns an, wie gut die Integration funktioniert – und welche Probleme es gibt. Wir wollen aber auch wissen, wie Rechte die Fluchtbewegung für sich nutzen. Ob wir heute besser gerüstet wären – und wie es den Menschen, die damals nach Österreich gekommen sind, heute geht. Im ersten Teil blicken wir auf die Herausforderungen, die die Flüchtlingskrise 2015 mit sich gebracht hat. Was ist damals passiert – und welche Probleme beschäftigen Österreich bis heute?

Sommer 2015. Hunderttausende Menschen flüchten aus Syrien, über die Türkei, den Balkan, Ungarn – und landen schließlich in Österreich. Viele wollen weiter nach Deutschland. Doch viele bleiben auch. Anfangs erwartet sie eine Welle der Hilfsbereitschaft. Des Optimismus. Doch bald kippt die Stimmung. Die Zuwanderung löst Ängste aus – von denen vor allem Rechtspopulisten politisch profitieren. In dieser zweiteiligen Serie von »Inside Austria« möchten wir herausfinden, wie die Fluchtbewegung von 2015 Österreich verändert hat. Wir sehen uns an, wie gut die Integration funktioniert – und welche Probleme es gibt. Wir wollen aber auch wissen, wie Rechte die Fluchtbewegung für sich nutzen. Ob wir heute besser gerüstet wären – und wie es den Menschen, die damals nach Österreich gekommen sind, heute geht.Im ersten Teil blicken wir auf die Herausforderungen, die die Fluchtbewegung 2015 mit sich gebracht hat. Was ist damals passiert – und welche Probleme beschäftigen Österreich bis heute? In der Podcast-Serie Inside Austria rekonstruieren der SPIEGEL und der österreichische STANDARD gemeinsam Fälle, Skandale und politische Abgründe in Österreich. Wenn Ihnen unser Podcast gefällt, folgen Sie uns doch und lassen Sie uns ein paar Sterne da. Kritik, Feedback oder Themenideen gerne an insideaustria@spiegel.de oder an podcast@derstandard.at Den Inside Austria Newsletter finden Sie hier: https://www.spiegel.de/thema/die-lage-inside-austria/ Mehr Infos zum Thema:SPIEGEL Spitzengespräch live mit Angela Merkel und Markus FeldenkirchenInside Austria Folge »Die Geschichte von Abubakar D. – zwischen Bandenkrieg und Terror«+++ Alle Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern finden Sie hier. Die SPIEGEL-Gruppe ist nicht für den Inhalt dieser Seite verantwortlich. +++ Den SPIEGEL-WhatsApp-Kanal finden Sie hier. Alle SPIEGEL Podcasts finden Sie hier. Mehr Hintergründe zum Thema erhalten Sie mit SPIEGEL+. Entdecken Sie die digitale Welt des SPIEGEL, unter spiegel.de/abonnieren finden Sie das passende Angebot. Informationen zu unserer Datenschutzerklärung.

We're most familiar with the Celts of the west, the people who eventually fought Julius Caesar in Gaul and left their languages along the Atlantic fringe. Yet thanks to mass migrations to the east, the Celtic world also extended all the way to the Black Sea. Today, we'll try to understand the world these Celtic migrants found in the Balkans, full of barely remembered ancient peoples who lived full, rich, compelling lives.Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read by Patrick) here: https://bit.ly/PWverge. And check out Patrick's new podcast The Pursuit of Dadliness! It's all about “Dad Culture,” and Patrick will interview some fascinating guests about everything from tall wooden ships to smoked meats to comfortable sneakers to history, sports, culture, and politics. https://bit.ly/PWtPoDListen to new episodes 1 week early, to exclusive seasons 1 and 2, and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistoryBe the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lucky Spencer's relationship with Siobhan began overseas while he was working undercover against the Balkan. What started in dangerous circumstances grew into something deeper, though trust and outside pressures often made things difficult. They faced staged breakups, close calls, and even a trip to Ireland to help her sister. Eventually, they planned to marry, but their wedding was suddenly interrupted by the devastating news of Jake's accident.The loss of Jake was life-changing, pulling Lucky and Liz back into each other's orbit no matter how much they tried to move on. Their shared grief kept their past close to the surface, making it clear that their history and connection were never far away.At the same time, he leaned on Lulu while struggling with Luke, especially once it came out that Luke's drinking played a role in Jake's death. Between his relationship with Siobhan, his history with Liz, and his family's struggles, Lucky was forced to face where his priorities and loyalties truly lay.Listen Here GeneralHospitalPodcast.com #elizabethwebber #luckyspencer #rebeccaherbst #jonathanjackson #nikolascassadine #tylerchristopher #gh #ghhistory #generalhospitalhistory #classicgh #luckyandliz #generalhospitalabc #generalhospital #helenacassadine #lukespencer #jakespencer #luluspencer #dantefalconeri #jasonmorgan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss alliances forming in the Balkans, Israel/Iran, Russia/Ukraine and quality vs quantity. Tom Luongo is a former research chemist, amateur dairy goat farmer, libertarian, and economist whose work can be found on Zero Hedge and Newsmax Media. He hosts the Gold Goats ‘n Guns Podcast.Alex Krainer is a Croatian national, former hedge fund manager, author and contributing editor at Zero Hedge. To watch the Full Cornerstone Forum: https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcastGet your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500Silver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionBitcoin: www.bowvalleycu.com/en/personal/investing-wealth/bitcoin-gatewayEmail: welcome@BowValleycu.com Use the code “SNP” on all ordersProphet River Links:Website: store.prophetriver.com/Email: SNP@prophetriver.comExpat Money SummitWebsite: ExpatMoneySummit.com

Dive into this epic conversation on the Mike Drop Podcast with Green Beret legend Mark Giaconia. A 20-year Army veteran who traded infantry boots for Special Forces grit, Mark opens up about his raw reaction to 9/11—burning with jealousy as Fifth Group charged into Afghanistan, only to carve his own pinnacle in Iraq's brutal ops. But before the GWOT glory, he takes us back to the forgotten chaos of Bosnia in the late '90s, where peacekeeping turned into high-stakes intel gathering: embedding in remote villages, renting houses amid fresh war scars, and dodging tense standoffs with Serbian cops who grabbed their weapons at the sight of an American. From concealed pistols and civilian rides to wild encounters—like spotting a Beirut bombing fugitive in a roadside eatery or monitoring Russian convoys on the brink of World War III—Mark's stories pulse with the raw edge of undercover life in a powder keg. We geek out on metal shredding (check Patreon for the deep dive), philosophy from Socrates to Nietzsche, and his time-travel wish to homestead in colonial Connecticut. Whether it's surviving Ranger School's 200+ day grind, losing 40 pounds in the suck, or bonding with locals over slivovitz amid genocide echoes, this episode hooks you with unfiltered warrior wisdom, historical twists, and the unexamined life's brutal truths. Don't miss Mark's insights on human nature, founding principles, and why the Balkans' hospitality hides a world of shadows—perfect fuel for any Mike Drop fan craving real talk from the front lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les jeunes Européens sont de plus en plus nombreux à souffrir de troubles mentaux. Les statistiques de l'OCDE à l'Unicef le redisent. Le suicide est désormais la deuxième cause de mortalité chez les moins de 25 ans, et près de la moitié des jeunes n'ont pas accès à un soutien psychologique. Fort de ce constat, un pays comme l'Autriche a donc lancé une vaste campagne de prévention. C'est le reportage de Céline Beal. Sauver les rivières sauvages des Balkans Les épisodes désormais trop fréquents de crues et d'inondations nous l'ont appris, il faut revoir nos aménagements et redonner de l'espace aux cours d'eau qui ont souvent fait l'objet de barrages, de déviations ou de canalisations... Dans les Balkans, on trouve encore les dernières rivières sauvages du continent, mais elles sont menacées par plus de 3 000 projets, notamment de centrales hydroélectriques. Face à l'industrialisation, des mouvements comme « Sauvez le cœur bleu de l'Europe » se mobilisent. Lors d'un sommet qui était organisé à l'automne 2024, dans la capitale du Montenegro, Louis Seiller a pu mesurer l'ampleur des défis auxquels ils sont confrontés. Une série télévisée sur les tabous de la guerre civile irlandaise C'est une petite série télévisée qui a fait du bruit en Irlande. Say nothing, en français « Ne dis rien » revient 25 ans après la fin du conflit sur la guerre civile en Irlande du Nord qui a fait 3 500 morts... 9 épisodes qui racontent la violence de ce qu'on appelle avec pudeur les troubles... mais qui abordent aussi les non-dits, les tabous qui empoisonnent encore la vie politique et la société irlandaises... Clémence Pénard l'a regardée pour nous. La chronique musicale de Vincent Théval Night and Day des Franz Ferdinand. Ceci est une réédition des meilleurs moments d'Accents d'Europe.

Les jeunes Européens sont de plus en plus nombreux à souffrir de troubles mentaux. Les statistiques de l'OCDE à l'Unicef le redisent. Le suicide est désormais la deuxième cause de mortalité chez les moins de 25 ans, et près de la moitié des jeunes n'ont pas accès à un soutien psychologique. Fort de ce constat, un pays comme l'Autriche a donc lancé une vaste campagne de prévention. C'est le reportage de Céline Beal. Sauver les rivières sauvages des Balkans Les épisodes désormais trop fréquents de crues et d'inondations nous l'ont appris, il faut revoir nos aménagements et redonner de l'espace aux cours d'eau qui ont souvent fait l'objet de barrages, de déviations ou de canalisations... Dans les Balkans, on trouve encore les dernières rivières sauvages du continent, mais elles sont menacées par plus de 3 000 projets, notamment de centrales hydroélectriques. Face à l'industrialisation, des mouvements comme « Sauvez le cœur bleu de l'Europe » se mobilisent. Lors d'un sommet qui était organisé à l'automne 2024, dans la capitale du Montenegro, Louis Seiller a pu mesurer l'ampleur des défis auxquels ils sont confrontés. Une série télévisée sur les tabous de la guerre civile irlandaise C'est une petite série télévisée qui a fait du bruit en Irlande. Say nothing, en français « Ne dis rien » revient 25 ans après la fin du conflit sur la guerre civile en Irlande du Nord qui a fait 3 500 morts... 9 épisodes qui racontent la violence de ce qu'on appelle avec pudeur les troubles... mais qui abordent aussi les non-dits, les tabous qui empoisonnent encore la vie politique et la société irlandaises... Clémence Pénard l'a regardée pour nous. La chronique musicale de Vincent Théval Night and Day des Franz Ferdinand. Ceci est une réédition des meilleurs moments d'Accents d'Europe.

Tyler Brûlé is joined by Gorana Grgić and Marcus Schögel to review the week’s news. We also hear from Guy De Launey with his insights from the Balkans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucky Spencer's world got a whole lot more complicated when his undercover mission as Ronan O'Reilly collided with Siobhan. What began with a heated kiss and a slap in Ireland quickly turned into a dangerous partnership, pulling her into his mission and forcing Lucky to juggle his cover, the Balkan's orders, and her safety. From faking her death to staging Brenda's kidnapping in Port Charles, Lucky walked a thin line between duty and emotion, realizing that his work with Interpol wasn't just about stopping criminals—it was about keeping Siobhan alive. Their relationship grew deeper through playful mornings and slow dances, but also fiery arguments and clashing independence, especially as Lucky tried to blend his new love with fatherhood and peace with Liz. Interpol kept dragging him back into Ronan's world, leading to high-stakes missions in New York and tangled ties to Brenda, the Balkan, and Jerry Jacks. Meanwhile, family drama swirled around Luke and Tracy's wedding, and Lucky leaned on his father for advice while questioning whether Siobhan was really being honest with him. With Jerry back in town, Theo secretly playing his own game, and Jason pressuring him on the investigation, Lucky found himself constantly torn between love, loyalty, and duty. In the end, his story wasn't just about undercover work—it was about how far he was willing to go to protect the people he cared about.#luckyspencer #jonathanjackson #siobhanspencer #erinchambers #elizabethwebber #rebeccaherbst #jasonmorgan #steveburton #sammccall #kellymonaco #luluspencer #julieberman #dantefalconeri #lukespencer #gh #ghhistory #generalhospitalhistory #classicgh #luckyandliz #generalhospitalabc #generalhospital Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Stamkoski, editor and publisher of "With No Peace to Keep - UN Peacekeeping and the Wars in Former Yugoslavia", reflects on the UN's official denial of the unfolding Balkan genocide in the early 1990's culminating in the Srebrenica massacre in July 1995. - Џорџ Стамкоски, уредник и издавач на книгата „With No Peace to Keep – UN Peacekeeping and the Wars in Former Yugoslavia“, во ексклузивно интервју за СБС на македонски, го разгледува, како што посочува, повеќегодишното официјално негирање на балканските злосторства од страна на Обединетите нации, што се одвиваше во раните 1990-ти и резултураше со геноцидот во Сребреница во јули 1995 година.

Next, Alexander stamps his authority on Greece — crushing Thebes, securing the Balkans, and claiming Achilles as his role model. We end with the first clash with Persia at the River Granicus, as Alexander announces himself on the world stage.If you fancy a bunch of OWAT content you've never heard before (and the entirety of the mini-series right now!), why not treat yourself and become an Oh What A Time: FULL TIMER?Up for grabs is:- two bonus episodes every month!- ad-free listening- episodes a week ahead of everyone else- And much moreSubscriptions are available via AnotherSlice and Wondery +. For all the links head to: ohwhatatime.comYou can also follow us on: X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepodAnd Instagram at @ohwhatatimepodAaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).Chris, Elis and Tom xSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When her van broke down in Crete, Anne Kress decided not to book a  flight to get back home to Germany. Instead, she grabbed her 20-year-old mountain bike and camping gear, then pedalled 3,300km home through 11 countries.Listen if: You love spontaneous adventures, dream about bikepacking the Balkans, or want proof that bike adventures can start with small, imperfect gear.The story in a nutshell: Anne was midway through a climbing trip in Crete when her camper van broke down in the middle of nowhere. With Easter shutdown looming, not wanting to take a flight home, and stranded in the what felt like the 'middle of nowhere', she decided to ride it her old mountain bike all the way back to Germany. Not via the “boring” coastal route, but off-road through the newly created Trans Dinarica route through the Balkans. All up she cycled over 3,300 km, with a hefty 63,000 meters of climbing as well. Key takeaways:Listen to your inner voice: The wild idea in your head might be the one that changes everything.Start with what you've got: You don't need a shiny gravel bike to take on an adventure. Anne rode her third-hand, 20 year old mountain bikeOpen yourself to people: Human connections are the true highlights for Anne from this adventure. Golden quote: “I listened to my intuition… and suddenly I had the idea: I could ride home.” Read more about the Trans Dinarica Cycle RouteFollow Anne on Instagram - @anneadventure.deRedWhite Apparel - Check out the most comfortable bib shorts on the market! Click here to find out more about Helinox Camp Chairs Support the showBuy me a coffee and help support the show! I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Sachbuchrezensionen hatten in den Hamburgischen Zeitungen vor 100 Jahren keinen festen Ort, keine eigene Rubrik. Dass sie dennoch ein Bestandteil der journalistischen Arbeit waren, belegt die heutige Sammelrezension aus dem Hamburgischen Correspondenten vom 16. August 1925. Der Autor mit dem Kürzel R. M. versammelt mehrere politikwissenschaftliche Bücher, die sich mit europäischer Politik befassen. Dabei sind die großen Themen, wen wird es verwundern, die „Ismen“ auf der politischen Landkarte. Eine Analyse zum italienischen Faschismus eröffnet den Reigen, und, nach einem Abstecher auf den Balkan, beleuchten gleich mehrere Werke aus verschiedenen Perspektiven den Bolschewismus in Russland. Wie die (allesamt) Autoren über die Lage in Italien und im Osten urteilten und wo sich dabei die Hoffnung auf einen überlegenen Europäischen Machtmenschen äußert, hören wir nun von Rosa Leu.

Acclaimed debut novelist and English Professor Priscilla Morris spoke to me about finding her voice, and the germ of an idea that became her labor of love, acclaimed debut novel BLACK BUTTERFLIES. Priscilla Morris is a British author and lecturer whose debut novel, Black Butterflies, was shortlisted for a number of major awards. Critics described Black Butterflies as “a story of strife and hope set during the conflict in the Balkans in the early '90s,” and it was shortlisted in 2023 for: the Women's Prize for Fiction, the RSL Ondaatje Prize, among others, and chosen as an Indie Fiction Book of the Month. Black Butterflies is a finalist for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize 2025 (winners to be announced in September). Priscilla teaches creative writing in Ireland and studied Spanish, Italian and social anthropology at Cambridge University and creative writing at the University of East Anglia, where she earned her PhD. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Priscilla Morris and I discussed: How her Grandfather's funeral planted the seed that became her novel Why art helps overcome the tragedies of war Writing a love letter to the place she spent a part of her formative childhood How to cultivate a balanced disposition toward your work over time Why writing is a long game And a lot more! Show Notes: priscillamorris.org Black Butterflies: A Novel by Priscilla Morris (Amazon) Priscilla Morris on Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For over three decades, retired Colonel Stu Bradin served on the front lines of some of America's most critical Special Operations missions from Central America and the Balkans to Northern Africa and Afghanistan. He led Special Forces teams under fire, built NATO's Special Operations Headquarters from the ground up, and ran multi-national, interagency fusion cells in the heart of combat zones.But in 2014, Stu Bradin saw a different kind of threat emerging: disconnected allies, stovepiped intelligence, and fragmented Special Operations communities. He knew the next fight against cyberattacks, transnational crime, and terrorist networks would require something we didn't yet have: a global SOF network. That's why he created the Global Special Operations Forces Foundation (GSOF); the first nonprofit dedicated to uniting Special Operations military, government, and commercial partners across the world.Fran Racioppi sat down with Stu during this year's SOF Week to talk about why he founded GSOF, what it takes to bring together over 60 nations and 85 industry partners, and how his experiences building NATO SOF HQ and leading interagency teams shaped the Foundation's mission. They explored what elite leadership really looks like at the global level, the danger of operating in silos, and why SOF must evolve its mindset as rapidly as its technology.Stu also broke down how GSOF accelerates innovation, helps SOF units and partners connect in real time, and creates space for public-private collaboration that can meet the speed and complexity of modern threats to answer the hardest question of today; what must Special Operations become to win the next fight?This episode is about global leadership, unity of effort, and how one Green Beret's post-military mission is helping shape the future of Special Operations across the world.Highlights0:00 Introduction2:02 Welcome to SOF Week3:17 Significance of Global SOF Foundation7:38 Prioritizing Small Businesses11:02 Defining the Next Battlefield19:00 NATO SOF23:05 American's Propensity to Serve27:33 Winning the Next Fight30:55 Getting Equipment to Warfighters35:35 What it means to be a Green BeretQuotes“What makes us different is we're international and we're joint and nobody else is that way.”“Part of what you have to do as a SOF commander in the joint environment is unite your tribes.”“The innovation comes from small businesses.”“Most small businesses fail because of catastrophic success not catastrophic failure.”“If you're wrapped in metal, you have zero probability of survival.”“You can't just assume that your enemy is ignorant because they're not.”“I wouldn't want to be on the modern battlefield.”“Our deterrent is having the best partners we can.”“We back into wars, we don't run to them.”“They're going to be our future whether we like it or not, so we've got to make sure that they are armed to do the right thing.”“I think we need to give the NCO corps a lot more latitude.”“If people know you can get to them quickly, they have to calculate for that.”“At the end of the day, most of the stuff we're fielding right now is not going to survive first contact.” “Ultimately, you have a less trained force.” “SOF, cyber, intel, information and economics. That's how you're going to win the competition fight.”“I just think this is the Special Ops time.”The Jedburgh Podcast is brought to you by University of Health & Performance, providing our Veterans world-class education and training as fitness and nutrition entrepreneurs.Our SOF Week 2025 Series is made possible in part by Accrete.ai; solving business's most complex challenges today through technology of tomorrow.Follow the Jedburgh Podcast and the Green Beret Foundation on social media. Listen on your favorite podcast platform, read on our website, and watch the full video version on YouTube as we show why America must continue to lead from the front, no matter the challenge.

After Aiden's birth, Lucky's world shifted from quiet celebration to high-stakes urgency when the baby vanished from the hospital nursery. He led a relentless investigation—locking down the building, questioning staff, and confronting Helena Cassadine, who denied involvement. Evidence of an inside job surfaced, pointing to nurse Jane Morgan, but Lucky's discovery of her dead with Aiden's bracelet deepened the mystery. A chilling live feed tied the abduction to Franco, with a lead tracing the baby to Franco's mother, Karen, in Oregon. Lucky tracked her down, posing as a census taker, and confirmed that “Pablo” was really Aiden. Though Karen initially threw him out, he returned, revealing he was a cop and Aiden's father. Moved by his plea, she gave him the baby. On the flight home, Lucky bonded with Aiden, privately admitting he wasn't the father but had claimed to be for the boy's safety. Back in Port Charles, the reunion brought joy to Liz and Nikolas, though Helena's shadow loomed with ominous warnings and hints about Aiden's true paternity.Even as Aiden settled back with his family, Lucky was pulled deeper into dangerous territory. He handled tense hospital interrogations, standoffs with armed gangs, and moral dilemmas about working within the law—culminating in a direct recruitment by Interpol. Agent Bates revealed a dead hitman, Ronan O'Reilly, who was Lucky's near double, and tasked him with infiltrating the Balkan's operation under Ronan's identity. In Ireland, Lucky's cover was tested immediately by Siobhan, who held him responsible for her lover's death. His unexpected compassion began to shift her suspicions, but the mission grew more perilous when he was kidnapped, escaped, and found himself torn between duty and growing feelings for her. The deeper he went, the more blurred the line became between Lucky Spencer and Ronan O'Reilly—setting him on a path where the stakes were as personal as they were deadly.#luckyspencer #elizabethwebber #jonathanjackson #rebeccaherbst #luckyandliz #luckyandlizhistory #generalhospital #gh #soapopera #generalhospitalhistory #tylerchristopher #nikolascassadine #luckyandsiobhan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode we discuss how international and regional communist parties and actors influenced the political development of the Greek Communist Party between 1918-1956, with a special focus on the Soviet Union and the Balkans. Our guest Nikos Marantzidis published his book Under Stalin's Shadow: A Global History of Greek Communism in 2023.Book description:Under Stalin's Shadow examines the history of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) from 1918 to 1956, showing how closely national Communism was related to international developments. The history of the KKE reveals the role of Moscow in the various Communist parties of Southeastern Europe, as Nikos Marantzidis shows that Communism's international institutions (Moscow Center, Comintern, Balkan Communist Federation, Cominform, and sister parties in the Balkans) were not merely external factors influencing orientation and policy choices.Based on research from published and unpublished archival documents located in Greece, Russia, Eastern and Western Europe, and the Balkan countries, Under Stalin's Shadow traces the KKE movement's interactions with fraternal parties in neighboring states and with their acknowledged supreme mentors in Stalin's Soviet Russia. Marantzidis reveals how, because the boundaries between the national and international in the Communist world were not clearly drawn, international institutions, geopolitical soviet interests, and sister parties' strategies shaped in fundamental ways the KKE's leadership, its character and decision making as a party, and the way of life of its followers over the years.Nikos Marantzidis is Professor of Political Science in the Balkan, Slavic, and Oriental Studies Department at the University of Macedonia and Visiting Professor at Charles University in Prague. He has published extensively on Greek and European Communism and Greek civil war history

Remembering Suffering and Resistance investigates the role of the Serbian Orthodox Church in shaping memory politics in Serbia following the fall of Slobodan Milošević. It argues that in periods of societal instability, religious institutions mobilise their memory potential to reaffirm their public relevance. The study analyses the Church's mnemonic strategies—both liturgical and non-liturgical—within post-socialist, post-conflict, and post-secular contexts. By engaging in diverse commemorative practices, Hofmeister argues, the Church effectively reasserted its authority and legitimacy in Serbia's public sphere after 2000. Iva Glisic is a historian and art historian specialising in modern Russia and the Balkans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Remembering Suffering and Resistance investigates the role of the Serbian Orthodox Church in shaping memory politics in Serbia following the fall of Slobodan Milošević. It argues that in periods of societal instability, religious institutions mobilise their memory potential to reaffirm their public relevance. The study analyses the Church's mnemonic strategies—both liturgical and non-liturgical—within post-socialist, post-conflict, and post-secular contexts. By engaging in diverse commemorative practices, Hofmeister argues, the Church effectively reasserted its authority and legitimacy in Serbia's public sphere after 2000. Iva Glisic is a historian and art historian specialising in modern Russia and the Balkans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/eastern-european-studies

Remembering Suffering and Resistance investigates the role of the Serbian Orthodox Church in shaping memory politics in Serbia following the fall of Slobodan Milošević. It argues that in periods of societal instability, religious institutions mobilise their memory potential to reaffirm their public relevance. The study analyses the Church's mnemonic strategies—both liturgical and non-liturgical—within post-socialist, post-conflict, and post-secular contexts. By engaging in diverse commemorative practices, Hofmeister argues, the Church effectively reasserted its authority and legitimacy in Serbia's public sphere after 2000. Iva Glisic is a historian and art historian specialising in modern Russia and the Balkans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

What crisis was central to your experience working at a U.S. embassy abroad, for better or worse? Join me in a discussion with COL(R) JP Gresh to discuss his  experiences in Russia, Ukraine, and the Balkans. The conversation highlights key moments such as the 2013-2014 Ukraine crisis, the challenges of security cooperation in Estonia, and the complexities of working in Russia. Additionally, Gresh shares insights into balancing professional and personal life with a spouse in the Department of State, and offers advice for future FAOs on training, career growth, and the importance of adaptability and maintaining strong interagency relationships. COL(R) Grech also serves as the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the FAOA Journal.   Books/Organizations Discussed Black Swan, Nassim Nicholas Taleb All the Kremlin's Men, Mikhail Zygar Between Two Fires, Joshua Yaffa Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible, Peter Pomerantsev FPRI (Foreign Policy Research Institute), www.fpri.org  FAOA Journal, www.faoajournal.substack.com     00:00 Introduction and Disclaimers 00:46 Meet Colonel JP Gresh 01:33 Early Military Career 02:51 Discovering the FAO Path 03:51 Experiences in Germany and the Balkans 05:52 Reflections on Iraq 10:37 Ukraine: First FAO Utilization Tour 13:47 The 2014 Ukrainian Crisis 15:57 US-Ukraine Military Relations 19:52 Strategic Insights on Russia and NATO 29:44 Lessons from UCOM and Security Cooperation 50:54 Balancing Dual Careers in the FAO World 54:14 Reflecting on Professional Challenges and Lessons Learned 56:44 Navigating a Tandem Career in the Department of State 57:19 Insights on Managing Dual Professional Careers 59:33 Experiences and Challenges in Russia 01:01:10 The Complex Relationship Between the U.S. and Russia 01:05:48 Living and Working in Moscow 01:08:54 Surveillance and Daily Life in Moscow 01:12:46 Diplomatic Restrictions and Challenges 01:18:27 Family Life and Safety in Russia 01:23:33 Post-Retirement and Contributions to the FAO Community 01:28:28 Reflections on FAO Training and Career 01:44:22 Final Thoughts and Parting Advice

The Sol Patrol gets the 411 on their target. Jayfeather gets the hot goss from a year ago. Book: Warriors, Series 3: Power of Three #6: SunriseSupport us on Ko-fi! WCWITCast Ko-fiFollow us on BlueSky! WCWITCastFollow us on Instagram! WCWITCastWhat We Are Reading (Not Sponsored):The Luminous Dead by Caitlin StarlingCat Fact Sources:Kotor Kitties (@kotorkitties) • InstagramKotor - WikipediaKotor is cleaner, and the cats are fullInstagram - Hey Kiera @heykiera_ postWelcome to Kotor, Montenegro's medieval Balkan town that's a cat lover's dream | The IndependentMONTENEGRO | HOW URBAN CATS SAVED A CITY - Adventure Family JournalKotor, Montenegro: The Walled Cat CityCats in Kotor Old Town, Montenegro | Europe Travel GuidesMusic:The following music was used for this media project:Happy Boy Theme by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3855-happy-boy-themeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/This transformative podcast work constitutes a fair-use of any copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright law. Warrior Cats: What is That? is not endorsed or supported by Harper Collins and/or Working Partners. All views are our own.

In this Legacy Series episode of NucleCast, Adam speaks with General Paul Tibbets IV, the grandson of the pilot who dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. They discuss the historical significance of the event, the life and legacy of General Tibbets, the preparation and execution of the mission, and the impact of nuclear weapons on warfare. The conversation also touches on the importance of educating future generations about World War II and the necessity of a strong nuclear deterrent. Paul W. Tibbets IV received his commission through the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1989. Following graduation, he served in a variety of operational assignments as a B-1 and B-2 pilot. The general commanded the 393rd Bomb Squadron and 509th Bomb Wing, both commanded by his grandfather during World War II. He flew combat missions in support of operations in Southwest Asia, the Balkans and Afghanistan and was awarded the Bronze Star and Distinguished Flying Cross. Paul retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Brigadier General with more than 4,000 flying hours after nearly 30 years of service. Paul is currently the President and Owner of Strike Advanced Solutions, LLC, as an Independent Consultant. He also works for KBR Corporation as a Senior Manager and Portfolio Lead for Global Strike, based at Barksdale AFB in Bossier City, LA. Additionally, Paul is a First Officer for FedEx Express, flying the B-777.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Legacy of Hiroshima02:34 The Life and Legacy of General Paul Tibbets05:37 The Preparation for the Mission08:15 Challenges and Innovations in Training11:14 The Day of the Mission13:51 The Execution of the Bombing16:36 Reflections on the Aftermath19:40 The Second Bombing Mission22:16 The Impact of Nuclear Weapons on Warfare24:56 Final Thoughts and Wishes for the FutureSocials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

Show Notes Episode 502: Way Down In Kosovo Part 4 of Summer Series 2025 This week Host Dave Bledsoe was savagely ejected from a bar in the Little Serbia neighborhood of Queens when he ordered a Belgrade Car Bomb. (Yes, there is a Little Serbia in Ridgewood Queens) On the show this week we finished up the Summer Series with that time the United States bombed the Balkans because the President couldn't keep his dick in his pants. We talk about 1999's Operation Allied Force in Kosovo. Along the way we hear about yet another time Dave almost got kicked out of the military but didn't. (It's like they never should have let him in!) Then discover why the Balkans is such a trouble spot in Europe. (Colonialism, but in this case, Roman Empire colonialism.) Then we dive right into post World War Two Yugoslavia. (Do we mention the car, you know that we do!) and how this created a lot of people in a small area who all hated each other's guts.  When the Berlin Wall dropped, followed by the dropping of Bill Clinton's trousers, the US and our NATO allies found ourselves blowing up some huts and bombing some schools! (Don't worry, a lot of them were Muslim schools!) Finally we examine why doing the right thing for the wrong reasons kind of nullifies doing the right thing. Our Sponsor this week is Safe-Tern,we find interns you won't WANT to have sex with!  We open the show with Bill explaining where and why we are bombing and close with Talon Sei demonstrating why Ska can turn even the worst song into something GREAT!  Show Theme: Hypnostate Prelude to Common Sense The Show on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whatthehellpodcast.bsky.social The Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehellpodcast/ The Show on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxP5ywpZ-O7qu_MFkLXQUQ The Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehellwereyouthinkingpod/ Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/kHmmrjptrq Our Website: https://www.whatthehellpodcast.com Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Whatthehellpodcast The Show Line: 347 687 9601 Closing Music: https://youtu.be/TDDC7-Ymfeg?si=nA5xcFZ8YSlFoCOq&t=481 Buy Our Stuff: https://www.seltzerkings.com/shop Citations Needed: ‘It's getting out of hand': genocide denial outlawed in Bosnia https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/24/genocide-denial-outlawed-bosnia-srebrenica-office-high-representative Wikipedia: Operation Deliberate Force https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Deliberate_Force The Kosovo War in Retrospect https://warontherocks.com/2019/03/the-kosovo-war-in-retrospect/ From Watergate to Monicagate https://archive.org/details/fromwatergatetom00foer/page/132/mode/2up Where's the Evidence of Genocide of Kosovar Albanians? https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-oct-29-me-27493-story.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mission Accomplished: Rob O'Neill on SEAL Team Six, Leadership, and Life After the Battlefield.  In this week's episode, Marcus and Melanie Luttrell meet with one of the most highly decorated combat veterans of our time—Robert J. O'Neill. With an incredible 400+ combat missions under his belt, Rob's experiences span across Liberia, The Balkans, The Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Ukraine, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. As a Navy SEAL, Rob served in SEAL Team Two, SEAL Team Four, and spent eight years with the legendary SEAL Team Six. Rob's heroic career is underscored by 53 decorations, including two Silver Stars for gallantry, four Bronze Stars with Valor for heroism, and a host of other prestigious commendations. His resume of skills includes elite qualifications like Military Free-Fall Jumpmaster, Naval Special Warfare Scout/Sniper, and Master Naval Parachutist, among many others. In this episode, we dive deep into Rob's role in some of the most significant military operations in recent history: Operation Red Wings, which saw the rescue of the Lone Survivor, Marcus Luttrell The lead jumper in the daring rescue of Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates Operation Neptune's Spear, the mission that brought down Osama bin Laden Beyond the battlefield, Rob is the co-founder of the Special Operators Transition Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to helping special operations veterans transition to successful careers in corporate America. He is also the author of the best-selling memoir, THE OPERATOR: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior. Throughout his post-military career, Rob has become a prominent public speaker, security consultant, and media contributor, sharing expert insights on military strategy and terrorism. Whether speaking to survivors of 9/11 or delivering keynote speeches to business leaders, Rob translates his elite training into actionable lessons on leadership, resilience, and success. Join us as we explore Rob O'Neill's incredible journey from the frontlines to the boardroom and hear his thoughts on leadership, transition, and how to thrive under pressure. Tune in to hear the untold stories and actionable advice from one of America's most decorated heroes! In This Episode You Will Hear: • I don't think I could beat Marcus at arm wrestling if I can't pick up a bowling ball. (1:58) • You do realize there's a thing called old man strength? (5:53) • [Rob O'Neil] I have a podcast as well, called “The Operator.” We're called The Operator because if you're doing anything, you're an operator. (6:18) • Having a big man to kick your ass and teach you wind a bobbin; you realize there is skill here. (9:59) • When people quit BUDS, it's not because “this is hard”. [It's because] I'm tired of the broken foot.; I'm tired of the shin splints; I'm tired of my dislocated shoulder; I'm tired. (21:20) • In BUDS, one of the biggest problems is eating too much. Like I want 5 cheeseburgers, but we have a 4-mile run afterwards. (26:35) • [Rob] and for everyone that doesn't know, can you explain what a SDV is? (39:20) [Marcus] Imagine a mini submarine and shrink it down. The difference is that a submarine is dry inside, and the SDV is completely full of water. (39:23) • Listen to Marcus discuss the details of being in an SDV for 8 hours. Talk about ultimate torture - If you have a deep freeze in your garage, fill that sucker full of water, crawl in there and sit down for 8 hours. (40:32) • The first time I got in there, I was terrified. (45:29) • [Marcus] There's stuff that happens to us out there. Sometimes safety gets in the way of it. (58:49) • [After falling down the mountain during Operation Red Wings] I could hear that stream running. I've got to get me water, but I kept thinking I can't drink out of it, because my buddies are in it. (81:07) • If you want to make God laugh, tell Him what your plan is. (92:04) • [Marcus] Bro, when you saw that son of a bitch's face [Osama Bin Laden], what was the first thing you saw? [Rob O'Neal] I saw his nose. He was skinny, wearing white – tall. (95:22 ) • My nickname was “Nisro” (Navy SEAL Rob O'Neal). When they asked “Who got him?” They go “Nisro,” and they said “Fuck! We're never gonna hear the end of it.” (97:30) Support Robert:   - IG: mchooyah - Host of The Operator Podcast Support TNQ   - IG: team_neverquit , marcusluttrell , melanieluttrell , huntero13   -  https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit Sponsors:   - dripdrop.com/TNQ    -  cargurus.com/TNQ    - armslist.com/TNQ   - partnersinbuilding.com - Navyfederal.org        -    - You can find Cremo's new line of antiperspirants and deodorants at Target or Target.com    - WARFARE IN THEATERS APRIL 11th Watch Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JER0Fkyy3tw First Look Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3DWuqiAUKg&t=3s    -   - PXGapparel.com/TNQ   - bruntworkwear.com/TNQ    - Selectquote.com/TNQ    - Groundnews.com/TNQ    - You can find Cremo's new line of antiperspirants and deodorants at Target or Target.com    - shipsticks.com/TNQ    - Robinhood.com/gold    - strawberry.me/TNQ    - stopboxusa.com {TNQ}    - ghostbed.com/TNQ [TNQ]   -  kalshi.com/TNQ   -  joinbilt.com/TNQ    - Tonal.com [TNQ]   - greenlight.com/TNQ   - PDSDebt.com/TNQ   - drinkAG1.com/TNQ   - Shadyrays.com [TNQ]   - qualialife.com/TNQ [TNQ]   - Hims.com/TNQ   - Shopify.com/TNQ   - Aura.com/TNQ   - Policygenius.com   - TAKELEAN.com [TNQ]   - usejoymode.com [TNQ]

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Today Justin is joined once more by Tim Spicer. Tim served for 20 years in the British Army where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and saw active service in Northern Ireland, The Falklands Campaign, the Gulf War, and the Balkans, as well as serving in the Far East, Cyprus, and Germany. Today, he's back to discuss his own life and career, which has been full of danger and adventure as well. Tim wrote about it all in his autobiography which covers his service all over the world, as well as his work as the founder of a private military company not long after he left the British Army. Check out Tim's first appearance in ep 200: 'From Biffy to Bond: The Real Spy Who Inspired "From Russia, with Love"' here.Connect with Tim:penguin.co.uk/authors/208198/tim-spicerIG: @timspicerauthorCheck out the book, An Unorthodox Solider, here.https://a.co/d/6wZaj6YConnect with Spycraft 101:Get Justin's latest book, Murder, Intrigue, and Conspiracy: Stories from the Cold War and Beyond, here.spycraft101.comIG: @spycraft101Shop: shop.spycraft101.comPatreon: Spycraft 101Find Justin's first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here.Check out Justin's second book, Covert Arms, here.Download the free eBook, The Clandestine Operative's Sidearm of Choice, here.History by MailWho knew? Not me! Learn something new every month. Use code JUSTIN10 for 10% off your subscription.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show