Dr. Svetozar Rajak

Biography

Svetozar Rajak holds degrees in economics and history, having completed his PhD in history at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is a Senior Fellow at LSE IDEAS, the centre for the study of international affairs, diplomacy, and grand strategy, where he previously served as Academic Director and led the Southern Europe International Affairs Programme. His research primarily focuses on international history, specifically the Cold War, contemporary Balkans, and Eastern Europe, as well as the dynamics of the post-Cold War international system. Rajak has been actively involved in various academic initiatives and working groups, including the British Arts and Humanities Research Council and the Republic of Serbia’s Archival Legislation Working Group. He is co-editor of a multi-volume collection of documents on Soviet-British relations during the Cold War and has contributed extensively to the historical discourse on the region. Rajak teaches courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and his teaching has received positive feedback from students, who appreciate his depth of knowledge and passion for the subject matter. His recent publication, 'Balkans Cold War', examines the impact of the Cold War in the region and has garnered attention in the academic community.

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