Miloš Šolaja, professor at the Faculty of Political Science, University of Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina), and founder of the Center for International Relations, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s first independent think tank, visited the Ludovika University of Public Service between 13 and 17 October 2025 as a guest lecturer within the framework of the Ludovika Scholars Program. His professional program was hosted and coordinated by the John Lukacs Institute for Strategy and Politics.
The guest professor delivered a public lecture on 15 October 2025, jointly organized by the Institute and the Faculty of Public Governance and International Studies. His lecture, entitled “Geopolitical Aspects of Non-EU Actors to the South-East Europe Region: China, Russia, Turkey in the Light of Their Foreign Policy”, provided an in-depth analysis of the geopolitical involvement of major non-EU powers in South-East Europe. Professor Šolaja offered a comprehensive overview of the motivations and foreign policy strategies of China, Russia, and Turkey, as well as their impact on the European Union’s enlargement policy and the stability of the Western Balkans.
On 14 October 2025, the Institute also organized a closed expert workshop, where Professor Šolaja presented a lecture titled “Western Balkans in the Process of Active Contribution to Peace and Stability in the Region – Case Study: Bosnia and Herzegovina”. The workshop brought together the Institute’s researchers, PhD students, and external experts specializing in Balkan affairs. Participants engaged in an active academic dialogue addressing key issues of post-conflict state-building, EU and NATO integration processes, and the peacekeeping role of the international community. The discussion fostered a profound and intellectually rich exchange that provided valuable insights for all participants.
Professor Miloš Šolaja’s visit strengthened the professional ties between the participating institutions and laid the groundwork for potential future academic cooperation and exchange of expertise.
Text: John Lukacs Institute for Strategy and Politics.
Photos: Benjámin Mészáros