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Ilija Kajtez is a Serbian sociologist, philosopher, educator, and retired Colonel. He holds the academic rank of Full Professor at the Faculty of International Politics and Security, Union-Nikola Tesla University in Belgrade. His research focuses on sociological and philosophical aspects of peace, war, and military ethics, with notable contributions to the field through his monograph Mudrost i mač (translated into multiple languages). He previously taught at the Military Academy in Belgrade (1991-2015) and Faculty of Security Studies (2007-2014), serving as Chief of the Department of Social Sciences (2007-2015).
Education: B.A. in Philosophy and Sociology from the University of Zadar (1986-1990), M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Sociology from the University of Belgrade (1991-2004). Military Academy training completed in 1982.
Research Interests: Integrates philosophical inquiry with sociological analysis to explore the ethical dimensions of war, peacebuilding, and nonviolent doctrines. Specializes in historical military thought (ancient/modern), religious perspectives on warfare (Orthodox pacifism), and geopolitical conflict resolution strategies. His work bridges classical philosophy with contemporary security studies.
Recent Trends in Articles: Recent publications analyze Serbia's military neutrality in post-EU conflict eras, post-war peace agreements in Bosnia, and the ethical foundations of urban warfare. He frequently collaborates on interdisciplinary projects examining globalization's impact on small nations' identities and the moral dilemmas of modern statecraft.
Awards: Recognized as best collaborator of Vojni informator (2003) and best professor at Military Academy (2012). Serves as editor for the Philosophy of War and Peace digital library on Projekat Rastko.
Labs/Teams: Leads research initiatives on military sociology and ethics through his academic affiliations, contributing to defense policy think tanks and international conferences on post-bellum stabilization strategies.
