Will OFAC Grant NIS a License? What It Means for Serbia and Croatian JANAF

The Adriatic Pipeline (JANAF) is awaiting a license from the US Treasury's OFAC for Serbia's oil supply to NIS. Serbian President Vučić warns of dire consequences if the license is denied, estimating a 40% chance of approval. JANAF remains hopeful, ready to resume operations immediately if granted. The decision is expected today.

A Master Class on Freaks in Rural America

by J.C. White – 2025 The great author from Georgia, Flannery O’Connor, once said in response to a question about why Southerners write about freaks so well, “because we in the South are still able to recognize one.” She wasn’t being cruel; she was being honest. The South has always known how to call a … Continue reading A Master Class on Freaks in Rural America

Myth of the neutrals and other Serbian political fairytales

The student and civic protesters, who represent the third, latest manifestation of Serbian alt-right populist sentiment, following the one that gave rise to Slobodan Milošević in the late 1980s and the second one that returned Aleksandar Vučić to power in 2012, are now getting a dose of reality with the opposition parties taking back the forefront from pro-Russian extremists.

Weep for me, said the Tu-95 bomber

There's a Serbian joke about how the Serbian ship of lunatics is the pride and joy of the Russian Navy. Whether it's the news about arms sales to Ukraine, the purchase of the French Rafale jets, or the recent visit of president Vucic to Odessa, there is always speculation about Serbia's possible departure from the orbit of Russia and China. In the word of Miss Nicole Scherzinger "Don't hold your breath".

SOMBOR – A perfect gateaway from the city rush

Escape from the fast-paced city life and a getaway to a city that breathes relaxation and hedonism: SOMBOR Just days after returning from an exhausting (yet wonderful) trip to Italy—still craving sleep and peace—I found myself packing my suitcase again. This time, it wasn’t for a faraway destination, but for a quiet escape to a … Continue reading SOMBOR – A perfect gateaway from the city rush