‘Balkanization’ and the Euro-Atlantic Processes of the (Western) Balkans
This book explores how 'balkanization' as a discourse underpins the policies of the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) towards the Western Balkans.
| Autor: | Ashiku, Liridona Veliu |
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| ISBN: | 9781032500140 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Produktart: | Gebunden |
| Verlag: | Taylor and Francis |
| Veröffentlicht: | 30.08.2024 |
| Untertitel: | Back to the Future |
| Schlagworte: | EU (European Union) HISTORY / Military / General NATO NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) POLITICAL SCIENCE / Peace POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / European Peace studies & conflict resolution Peace studies and conflict resolution Politics & government Politics and government Southeast Europe The Balkans Warfare & defence Warfare and defence |
Liridona Veliu Ashiku is a faculty member at the Department of Political Science, Loyola University Chicago (LUC), and a researcher in Politics and International Relations, holding a PhD from Dublin City University. She is renowned for her specialization in 'balkanization', democratic transitions in post-socialist societies, and socio-spatial segregation. Veliu Ashiku is multilingual, and fluent in Albanian, Macedonian, Serbian, and English. Her professional journey includes significant roles such as a Researcher at the Kroc Institute, University of Notre Dame, and the Institute for Racial Justice at LUC. A key highlight of her career is her 2018 publication, "#Balkanization: A Critical Study of Otherness through Twitter". Veliu Ashiku's contributions to the academic world are not limited to research; she is also a recognized educator, imparting her knowledge and expertise through teaching. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she continues to drive impactful research and educational endeavors.