Slobodan Martinović

Slobodan Martinović is a political scientist, analyst, and author of the Blog Argument (https://www.bitovik.org.rs/blog/), where he critically explores political, social, and economic issues in Serbia and the wider region. With over a decade of experience in civil society, media, and local governance, he brings a unique perspective shaped by both fieldwork and academic insight. He holds a Master’s degree in Political Science and specializes in project development, strategic communication, and public policy analysis. Through Argument, Slobodan aims to foster public dialogue and citizen engagement, promoting democratic values and transparent decision-making. In addition to his analytical writing, he provides consulting services in digital marketing, project writing, and strategic planning for NGOs, local governments, and small businesses.

When Fake News Marches Ahead of Students

Slobodan Martinović

17.11.25

Disinformation in this context is not simply “fake news.” It is a systematic way to disrupt trust in institutions, media, and fellow...

Media Between Control, Profit, and Manipulation: The Case of N1, Nova S, and Public Perception in Serbia

Slobodan Martinović

22.09.25

N1 and Nova S, among the few broadcasters consistently exposing corruption, now face uncertainty while the government consolidates control over...

The Sound Cannon of Patriotism in Serbia: How Loyalty Replaced Responsibility in a Fake Democracy

Slobodan Martinović

18.08.25

In Serbia, foreign influence doesn’t operate solely through media narratives, it manifests in the way power is structured. The model increasingly resembles what we see in Hungary, Turkey, Russia, Belarus, and China: power concentrated in one leader, media and...

Transactional Truth: How Serbia’s Regime-Controlled Media Become Channels for Foreign and Domestic Manipulation

Slobodan Martinović

24.07.25

Serbia is not merely a passive victim of foreign FIMI, it is an active facilitator. By using foreign narratives as instruments of internal control, the regime transforms its media ecosystem into a hybrid platform for...

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