Vladimir Bobetic

Frontlines and Backrooms

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Frontlines & Backrooms is a documentary-style podcast about the world’s most complex conflicts — told with context, precision, and humanity. Hosted by journalist Vladimir Bobetić, the series blends lived experience, deep research, and unfiltered conversations with historians, activists, diplomats, and eyewitnesses. From conflict zones to corridors of power around the world — this is a space for nuance in a world drowning in noise. No shouting. No spin. No propaganda. Just conversations that matter.

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Vladimir Bobetic

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Bonus: Benny Morris on Palestinian Disillusionment with the Two-State Solution 18.12.2025 4:06

In this bonus segment from Frontlines & Backrooms , historian Benny Morris addresses a fundamental question at the heart of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict: When did Palestinians lose faith that Israel would ever allow a sovereign Palestinian state — and why? Morris traces the historical moments, political decisions, and structural realities that led many Palestinians to conclude that the pro...

Bonus: Life and Power in the West Bank — Nadina Malicbegovic 17.12.2025 5:19

In this short bonus segment, Nadina reflects on the realities of life in the West Bank — beyond headlines and official statements — addressing power, control, and how occupation is experienced on the ground. Published in full, without cuts.

Bonus: Media, Law, and the Reluctance to Name Genocide — Zachary Foster 16.12.2025 6:57

In this short bonus segment, historian Zachary Foster addresses why Western media outlets have been reluctant to use the term genocide when reporting on Gaza — and how legal definitions, political pressure, and media framing shape what audiences are allowed to hear. This conversation is published in full, without cuts.

Gaza: Politics of Survival (Part 2) 15.12.2025 1:07:12

Description In Part 2 of Episode 1, we go deeper. This conversation moves beyond headlines and into power, responsibility, and the erosion of moral authority in the Gaza war. We examine: How narratives are constructed and defended Where international law fractures under political pressure Why “both sides” has become a shield rather than an explanation What is lost when accountability disappears Th...

Gaza: Politics of Survival (Part 1) 14.12.2025 50:42

In Part 1 of Gaza: The Politics of Survival , we examine how Gaza was shaped by history, power, and displacement — beyond headlines and moral shortcuts. This episode brings together: Zachary Foster , historian of modern Palestine and Israel Benny Morris , Israeli historian and one of the “New Historians” Nadina Malicbegović , journalist who reported from Gaza before the war We explore: Zionism bef...

Frontlines & Backrooms Brief — Gaza, Ukraine and the Politics of Survival 12.12.2025 14:18

This week on Frontlines & Backrooms Brief , we look beyond the noise to examine the stories shaping our world — through context, humanity, and lived reality. From Gaza and the human cost behind the headlines, to Ukraine and the shifting strategic winds, this is a weekly brief without slogans. Life prevails. Love prevails. Even in Gaza.

Teaser 3 — Gaza: The Politics of Survival 07.12.2025 1:08

Some histories are written. Others are buried. Here… they surface. Gaza: The Politics of Survival — Episode 1. Featuring: Zachary Foster, Nadina Malicbegovic, Benny Morris. Teaser 3 out now. Full episode drops December 14th, 8 PM GMT. 👉 Follow the podcast so you don’t miss the premiere. 👉 Share the teaser — let the world hear these voices.”#FrontlinesAndBackrooms #Gaza #MiddleEast #History#Docum...

Teaser 2 — The Human Reality of Gaza 22.11.2025 1:45

Before we talk about politics, we have to talk about people. A quiet introduction to the human reality behind the headlines. Season One begins this December.

Frontlines and Backrooms — Official Teaser 15.11.2025 2:39

Beyond headlines. Beyond noise. A new voice coming — where truth meets silence.