Miloš Hrnjaz

Miloš Hrnjaz serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Political Sciences, where he teaches international law, EU law, and related subjects across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. His academic career at the institution began as an Associate (2007-2010) followed by Assistant (2010-2016), progressing to his current faculty position with continuous teaching responsibilities through 2022.

His academic qualifications include:

• Undergraduate studies in International Relations, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Political Sciences (2007)
• Specialist academic studies in International Politics, same institution (2010)
• Doctoral studies in Political Science - International and European Studies, University of Belgrade (2016)

Hrnjaz's research spans International Law, International Relations, European Union Law, International Humanitarian Law, Conflict Resolution, Serbia-Kosovo Relations, and Customary International Law. His scholarly work critically examines international legal frameworks within Balkan political contexts, with particular emphasis on Serbia's foreign policy positioning, Kosovo-related disputes, and the legal mechanics of armed conflict resolution and post-conflict justice mechanisms.

Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on legal qualification of armed conflicts, the evolving doctrine of force application in international law, and strategic utilization of legal mechanisms to advance national interests. His recent scholarship demonstrates increasing engagement with contemporary geopolitical challenges in the Western Balkans, particularly regarding regional cooperation frameworks and sovereignty disputes.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Junior Faculty Development Programme scholarship (American University, Washington College of Law), 2012
• Civil Society Scholar Award (Leiden University and International Court of Justice), 2015

Hrnjaz has directed and contributed to significant research initiatives including Customary International Humanitarian Law Study (2009), Political Identity of Serbia in Global and Regional Context (2011-2016), and National Interest of Republic of Serbia: From Contestation to Legitimization (2022-2025). His project portfolio further encompasses European integration studies and service-learning development in Western Balkan higher education institutions.

As an active member of the Serbian Political Science Association (serving on the presidency) and international bodies including the European Society of International Law and American Society of International Law, Hrnjaz participates in scholarly discourse through multiple research centers at his faculty, particularly those focused on international security, European studies, and Balkan regional dynamics.