Sanimir Resic

Sanimir Resic is an Associate Professor and Dean at Lund University's Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts. He is also affiliated with Central and Eastern European Studies, European Studies, and serves as a Profile Area member in Human rights.

• Academic roles: Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer (on leave), Dean
• Key research areas: Balkan conflicts, warrior masculinity, propaganda, cultural boundaries in Europe
• Recent media contributions: Analyzing Kosovo tensions (2023), peace efforts, and ethnic conflicts

His work explores historical and contemporary aspects of warfare, focusing on Yugoslav conflicts (1991-2017), WWII propaganda, and the warrior archetype from Gilgamesh to modern times. Publications include monographs on Balkan history and interdisciplinary analyses of war's societal impact. Research intersects with UN SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

Key article trends include:

• War and Society: 100% coverage through Yugoslavia's dissolution
• Warrior Identity: Masculinity studies (37% of publications)
• Propaganda Analysis: Recurring themes in WWII and Balkan conflicts
• Geopolitical Boundaries: Cultural divisions in Europe (25% of works)

• Pris från staten Bosnien och Hercegovina (2022) for academic contributions

As a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor, Resic has shaped academic discourse around Balkan history and military culture. His 16 research outputs form a unique fingerprint connecting warrior myths to contemporary conflicts. Current projects examine the long-term consequences of Yugoslav wars and 'mytocracy' in Balkan states.