Political Theory

at Loyola University Chicago [see syllabus].

This course is a chronological introduction to a selection of major works in Western political theory. Some of the central themes it covers are ‘human nature’, ‘justice’, ‘political action’, ‘citizenship’, ‘government’, ‘power’, ‘gender’, and others. The course aims to equip with knowledge on general conceptual frameworks that could go well beyond politics as theory and practice. It intertwines, contextualizes, compares, and contrasts several intellectual traditions and schools of thought that have strived to answer some of the most existential questions important to humankind.

Raphael. "The School of Athens." 1509-1511. Wikimedia Commons. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raphael#/media/File:Escola_de_atenas_-_vaticano.jpg

Political Ideologies

at Loyola University Chicago [see syllabus].

Don’t great minds discuss ideas? As patterns of thoughts and ideas, one could, arguably, claim the same about ideologies. As belief systems, as ways of seeing and making sense of the world, political ideologies are political not just in that they elaborate on political matters, but also in the rise that they give to political powers to be exercised over or performed by us as subjects. This, among others, is why we should know political ideologies: to know ourselves. In this class, we explore Western political ideologies starting with liberalism, conservatism, socialism, fascism, and others, to reach to more recent systems of thought such as ecologism.

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"West and East Germans at the Brandenburg Gate in 1989". Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:West_and_East_Germans_at_the_Brandenburg_Gate_in_1989.jpg

The Politics of Food, History, and Identity in the Balkans

at DePaul University [see syllabus].

The course explores how food, history, politics, and identity intertwine in the Southeastern corner of the European continent, known as the Balkans, starting from the transitional period between the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the emergence of new nation-states in the region, continuing with the period of Cold War and ending with the post-communist transition to a tourist-oriented market economy and cuisine. Students analyze the symbolic relationships between food and power.

International Politics and International Law

at South East European University [see syllabus].

The course explores the intricate interplay of global politics and international law. Students gain a deep understanding of the legal structures shaping international relations, diving into the history, sources, and interpretations of key legal principles, treaties, and international documents. They scrutinize the roles of diverse international actors such as nation-states, international organizations, and multinational companies. The course cultivates critical thinking skills and fosters an appreciation for the varied interpretations and strategies within international legal discourse.

"We the peoples of the United Nations". 1941-1945. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%22WE_THE_PEOPLES_OF_THE_UNITED_NATIONS%22_-_NARA_-_516086.jpg

Other Teaching

Spring 2020 / Guest Lecturer / Dublin City University, Ireland / “Nationalism (and the Balkans)”
Spring 2020 / Guest Lecturer / Dublin City University, Ireland / “Multiculturalism (and the Balkans)”
Spring 2020 / Guest Lecturer / Dublin City University, Ireland / “Humanitarian Intervention and the Responsibility to Protect (R2P)”
Spring 2020 / Guest Lecturer / Dublin City University, Ireland / “Peace and/or Conflict”
Fall 2017 / Postgraduate Tutor/Demonstrator / Dublin City University, Ireland / Core Skills and Methods for International Relations