Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief
Kire Sharlamanov is a full professor at the International Balakan University. His narrower field of expertise is political sociology. Kire Sharlamanov has published several books, among which stand out "Populism as Meta Ideology" (2022), "Left Libertarianism of the Greens" (2023), "Explaining Modern Social Reality: The Basic Concepts in Norbert Elias's Figurational Sociology" (2024), "Habermas Between Critical Theory and Liberalism" (2024).
Secretariat
Omer Cem Ulutas, currently enhancing the academic landscape as a Teaching Assistant at the International Balkan University, specializes in guiding students through complex projects and fostering an environment of innovative learning. With a rich educational journey culminating in a Doctorate from South East European University, Ulutas has distinguished himself as a scholar deeply involved in the discourse on digital democracy and security, as evidenced by his contributions to esteemed international conferences and workshops.
Editorial Board
Nikola Dacev is an Associate Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Law at the International Balkan University. His narrower areas of expertise include business law, civil law, criminal law, consumer law, company law, and insurance law. Prof. Dacev has contributed to legal education and scholarship in North Macedonia and beyond.
Natalija Shikova is an Associate Professor at the International Balkan University, with expertise in international law, European Union law, administrative law, immigration law, and agency law. She is the author of the book "Self-Determination and Secession: In Between the Law, Theory and Practice" (2023), and regularly contributes to legal discussions on European integration and public law.
Bejtulla Demiri is a full professor of Political Sciences at the International Balkan University. He specializes in political theory and ideologies, political philosophy, governance, and public policy. Prof. Demiri has an extensive academic record, having authored numerous scholarly articles and three books in the fields of political science, sociology, ethics, and philosophy.
Marzena Żakowska is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of National Security at the War Studies University. She serves as Director of Global Affairs and Diplomacy Studies and Chair of the War Studies Working Group at the International Society of Military Sciences. Her research interests include regional and comparative political analysis, armed conflict, hybrid threats, Balkan security, and social security issues. She collaborates as a Research Fellow with the Royal Military College of Canada and the US Army War College.
Milan Jazbec is a full professor of diplomacy at the University of Ljubljana. He served as Slovenia’s ambassador in various countries, including North Macedonia and Türkiye. His academic interests include political parties and elections and voting behavior. Prof. Jazbec is a prolific author, having published over sixty books in fourteen languages and more than 130 articles on diplomacy and international politics.
Novak Krstic is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Niš, Serbia. His main areas of specialization include civil law, family law, and inheritance law, with a growing interest in animal law. He is an active legal scholar contributing to both academic and practical developments in private law.
Aleksandar Jovanovski is a full professor at the Faculty of Law in Kichevo. His research and teaching focus on sociology of law, sociology of politics, social pathology, political systems, and democratization. His interdisciplinary approach enriches the dialogue between law, politics, and society.
Naum Trajanovski is a Doctor of Sociological Sciences and adjunct professor at the Faculty of Sociology, University of Warsaw. His scholarly interests include historical sociology, nationalism, memory studies, political culture, public opinion, and political campaigns. He is the author of several books and numerous articles, including "A History of Macedonian Sociology: In Quest for Identity.”