Mirsad Karic

Mirsad Karic, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the International University of Sarajevo, the top private university in Bosnia and Herzegovina. His research focuses on political systems, electoral dynamics, political theories, and the intersection of Islam with governance structures.

He holds a Political Science degree from the International Islamic University in Malaysia, complementing his expertise in multicultural and transnational political frameworks.

Dr. Karic’s work emphasizes

• Electoral systems and gender representation
• Balkan geopolitics and regional cooperation
• Post-Dayton Bosnia’s institutional challenges
• Cosmopolitanism and global risk frameworks

His research portfolio includes analyses of urban-rural voting patterns, Bosnian students’ perceptions of Turkey, and the role of consociationalism in post-war governance. He has contributed to policy papers, book chapters, and peer-reviewed articles on these topics.

Dr. Karic’s work bridges theoretical political science with practical governance challenges, particularly in multiethnic societies and transitioning democracies.