Geopolitical Storm Over Croatia: Hungary, Italy, and Ustasha Concerts as Harbingers of Future Conflicts
Are you ready for the geopolitical drama brewing in the heart of the Balkans? Croatia, a small country with less than three million people, finds itself caught in a whirlwind of historical and political tensions that could make life difficult in the years ahead. And all this is spiced up by a concert of Marko Perković Tompson, a Croatian ultranationalist openly flirting with Ustasha ideology – a topic that still ignites passions and stirs old wounds.
Tompson’s Concert: More Than Music, a Political Performance
The concert of Marko Perković, known as Tompson, was not just a musical event. About 15,000 people attended, roughly one in every six Croats! The crowd sang songs glorifying the Ustasha movement and denigrating Serbia, while chanting the controversial Ustasha salute “Za dom spremni”.
This event was no accident. It was organized with the support of the Croatian state, the Roman Catholic Church, and a powerful Croatian diaspora. The goal? To rally the nation amid rising geopolitical tensions. And it succeeded – because Croatia is under pressure from its more powerful neighbors: Italy and Hungary.
Italy and Hungary: Old Claims and New Threats
Italy and Hungary do not hide their territorial ambitions over parts of Croatia. Italy claims that parts of Dalmatia and Istria were unjustly taken after World Wars I and II. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani openly speak about crimes against the Italian population in those areas.
On the other hand, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban regularly displays maps of “historic Hungary” that include Slavonia, Rijeka, and parts of Dalmatia. Hungary owns the Croatian oil company INA and is buying football clubs like NK Osijek, while Hungarians are increasingly purchasing real estate on the Dalmatian coast.
All this points to a serious imperial strategy by Hungary, which has not abandoned plans set in the 19th century. Croatia, with its small population and weaker economy, can hardly count on Vatican support as it did in the 1990s.
What Does This Mean for Serbia and the Region?
For Serbia, this development is not insignificant. Croatian nationalist rhetoric, reflected in Tompson’s songs, carries anti-Serbian undertones. But as the saying goes, “the dog barks not for the village, but for itself” – Croatia is preparing for turbulent times, and Serbia is part of this equation.
Geopolitical upheavals in the region could lead to new conflicts and tensions, and Croatia will have to face pressures from its neighbors and internal problems.
Conclusion: Time to Stay Alert and Analyze
While crowds at concerts sing Ustasha songs and politicians from Italy and Hungary do not hide their territorial ambitions, Croatia stands at a crossroads. Will it manage to preserve its sovereignty and stability, or will it become a battleground for new geopolitical conflicts?
If you thought the era of great empires and territorial claims was over, think again. The Balkans remain a powder keg, and Croatia is in the spotlight.
What do you think? Is Tompson’s concert just music or a dangerous political message? Will Italy and Hungary really embark on new territorial conquests? Drop a comment and let the people’s voice be heard – because this is not just a story about one country, but the future of the entire region!
