Almir Hodzic

Currently studying at the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs with a focus on security and intelligence studies. Received his undergraduate degrees in International Relations and in History from the Pennsylvania State University. Interests include security threats, minority rights, transitional justice, and democratic progress in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Native speaker of the Serbo-Croatian language and studying Russian in college.

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Why This Photo is Popping Up All Over Social Media

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Why Eastern Europe is a Threat to Silicon Valley's Tech Industry

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The Balkans: A Simple Guide To One Of The World's Most Complicated Regions

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Russian Anti-Gay Bill: A Short History

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Fascism is Exploding in Greece, Raising Fears About Neo-Nazi Rule

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The Biggest Trade Deal Ever Could Collapse Because Of the NSA Spying Program

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New EU President: Find Out What Lithuania Will Bring to the Table

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JFK Berlin Speech: 50 Years Later, the Walls Are All Falling Down

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How These Eastern European Cities Are Faring, Two Decades After Communism

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Taksim Square Protests: Open Door to Reforms and Erdogan Overthrow

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Bashar Al-Assad: Why Russia and Hezbollah Are Rushing to Syria's Aid

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Bashar al-Assad: Turkey Won't Depose Syria's Ruler Without U.S. Involvement

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'Magnificent Century' TV Show: Middle East and Balkans Are Soaking Up Turkish Soap Operas

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Vladimir Putin: Russia's Billionaires Are Snubbing Him

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Doku Umarov: Are the Boston Bombings Connected to "Russia's Bin Laden?"

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Where Is Kyrgyzstan? What Americans Should Know About the Caucases