Security Culture, Historical Legacies and Societal Resilience in Europe

The University of Donja Gorica (UDG), Montenegro, is interested in joining Horizon Europe Cluster 2 consortia as a partner contributing expertise in security culture, historical legacies, and regional security dynamics.

My academic work focuses on regional and international security, with particular emphasis on defence policies, security strategies, security culture, and WMD non-proliferation and arms control. I am especially interested in interdisciplinary projects examining how historical legacies—particularly those from the Cold War period—continue to shape contemporary societal resilience, democratic governance, and strategic decision-making.

Research interests include the interaction between history, political culture, collective memory, and security perceptions in European societies, as well as the role of geopolitical narratives and regional security dynamics in shaping public attitudes and institutional responses.

Particular attention is given to the Western Balkans as a region with complex historical experiences and evolving security structures, offering valuable comparative perspectives within broader European research.

The University of Donja Gorica offers strong academic expertise, regional case-study potential, and experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, dissemination, and academic research activities.