Jelena Subotic

Jelena Subotic is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Georgia State University's College of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on international relations theory, human rights, transitional justice, identity politics, and the Balkans. She holds a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2007).

Education:

• PhD in Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2007)

Research Interests: Explores how political narratives shape foreign policy and transitional justice outcomes, particularly in post-conflict societies like the Western Balkans. Analyzes intersections between identity, memory, and international institutions. Recent work examines ontological security through sites like naval museums and architectural projects.

Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles and books, including Hijacked Justice: Dealing with the Past in the Balkans (Cornell UP, 2009) which analyzes post-Yugoslav justice mechanisms. Active in policy commentary through CNN, BBC, and academic journals.

Awards: No specific awards listed, though work has been widely cited in transitional justice discourse.

Advising/Grants: Advises graduate students in IR and transitional justice. Conducts research funded by projects like RAPID: Collaborative on peace process legitimacy.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative research networks on memory politics and Balkan studies.