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Prof. Dr. Zorica Saltirovska is a Full Professor at the Institute for Security, Defence and Peace, part of Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. She holds a PhD in Defense Studies, with prior roles including Associate Professor (2012–2017) and Junior Assistant (1989–1997). Her expertise spans gender-responsive policies, EU security frameworks, and Euro-Atlantic integration. Educated at the Faculty of Philosophy (1987 MA, 2007 PhD), she has authored monographs on technological security, EU internal policies, and gender in peacebuilding.
- Education: BA (1987), MA (1997), PhD (2007) in Defense Studies
Her research focuses on gender-based violence prevention, women’s roles in modern militaries, and EU policies addressing security challenges. She leads postgraduate studies in Peace and teaches courses like 'Gender, Peace and Security' and 'EU Homeland Security.'
Her 15 most recent publications (2011–2019) explore gender mainstreaming in security policies, EU counterterrorism measures, and refugee crisis responses. Notable works include analyses of Macedonian military organization and legal reforms against gender violence.
- Grants/Advising: No explicit mentions of grants, though her research often involves policy advocacy roles.
She heads the Peace postgraduate program and contributes to interdisciplinary teams at the Institute. Her work bridges theoretical analysis with practical policy solutions for Balkan security dynamics.