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Mirko Tasic, Ph.D.

Ph.D., Associate Professor

Division of Social Sciences

 

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Dr. Mirko Tasic is an Associate Professor in the International and Comparative Politics Department at the American University of Central Asia. He earned his Ph.D. in International Studies with a major in International Relations from Sogang Universityā€™s Graduate School of International Studies in Seoul, South Korea (2011). He also holds an M.A. in International Relations from the same institution (2007) and a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Belgrade, Serbia (2003).

Dr. Tasic brings over 14 years of experience in International Relations and related fields. Previously, he held faculty positions at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (2008-2011), Inha University (2011-2015), and Webster University (2017-2022). Dr. Tasic is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge course content and cultivating studentsā€™ critical thinking and professional abilities, demonstrating strong academic leadership through organizing comprehensive exams for Ph.D. candidates, initiating professor-student joint research projects, and chairing organizing and scientific committees for international conferences.

As part of the Global Higher Education Alliance (GHEA21) network, Dr. Tasic contributes original curricula for international certificates in Technology and Society and Global Studies.

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Professional Affiliations and Online Presence

  • International Studies Association (ISA)
  • Academic Excellence Award, 1st Prize, Ministry of Education, Science & Technology, Republic of Korea (2008).
  • Korean Government Scholarships (NIIED-KGSS), Awarded for both Masterā€™s (2004ā€“2007) and Doctoral (2007ā€“2010) studies.

Political Science & Global Governance

  • Political Theory & Identity: Re-conceptualizing national identity and the ethicization of the state.
  • Evolution of State Power: The transformation of state structures through secret intelligence and executive shift.
  • Direct & Digital Democracy: Exploring the nexus between democratic stability and modern diplomacy.

International Security & Strategy

  • Asymmetric Warfare & Regional Security: Analyzing strategy and military power dynamics with a specific focus on the Korean Peninsula and the broader Asia-Pacific security architecture.
  • Non-State Actors: The role of Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) and Special Operations Forces (SOFs) in global stability, focusing on the tension between efficiency and accountability.
  • Complex Adaptive Systems: Utilizing Complex Adaptive Systems frameworks to analyze technological disruption in military strategy, decentralized operations, and evolving security doctrines.
  • Counter-Radicalization: Analyzing alienation and the roots of political violence and terrorism.

Technologically-Driven ChangeĢż

  • The Future of Military Affairs: The impact of AI, cyberwarfare doctrine, and autonomous systems on global security.
  • Transhumanism & Global Politics: The ethical and political implications of the Digitalization of Humanity and biotechnological disruption.

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Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

  • Tasic, M. (2025). SOFs and PMSCs: Factors of stability and change. Journal of Strategic Security, 18(3), 299ā€“319.
  • Tasic, M. (2021). Discordant world of ā€˜unknown nationsā€™: The problem of ethicization of national identity. International Studies, 58(3), 283ā€“301.
  • Tasic, M. (2019). Northwest Pacificā€”exploring North Koreaā€™s asymmetric military strategy. Naval War College Review, 72(4), 53ā€“73.
  • Lee, K. Y., & Tasic, M. (2011). Secret intelligence and state structures: The influence of secret intelligence on the transformation of modern state structures. IIAS Research Series, 8(4), 136ā€“165.
  • Tasic, M. (2003). The phantom limb phenomenon. Journal for Social Sciences TEME, 27(2), 1ā€“47.
  • Tasic, M. (2003). Out from the very middle. Journal for Social Sciences TEME, 27(1).

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Conference Proceedings (Peer-Reviewed)

  • Tasic, M., & Zangmo, J. (2020, December 3ā€“5). Cyberwarfare: In desperate need of a doctrine. In Proceedings of the 7th Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference (pp. 4ā€“16). Tomorrow People Organization.
  • Tasic, M., & Khing, Z. M. (2020, December 3ā€“5). Covert operations: Means or ends? In Proceedings of the 7th Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference (pp. 32ā€“45). Tomorrow People Organization.
  • Tasic, M., & Sethichaiyen, O. (2019, November 15ā€“17). Private military and security companies: Efficiency versus accountability. In Proceedings of the 6th Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference (pp. 105ā€“117). Tomorrow People Organization.
  • Tasic, M. (2019, March 21ā€“23). Conceptual reality: National identity as part of ethical history. In Proceedings of the Asian Conference on Ethics, Religion & Philosophy (pp. 13ā€“24). IAFOR.
  • Tasic, M. (2018, March 22ā€“24). Re-conceptualizing the cult of Sava Zeus. In Proceedings of the Asian Conference on Ethics, Religion & Philosophy (pp. 155ā€“166). IAFOR.

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Online Journals and Magazines

  • Tasic, M. (2025, February 4). Exploring the nexus of democracy and diplomacy. The Review of Democracy.
  • Tasic, M. (2019, November 13). North Koreaā€™s strategic approach, under the auspices of Big Brother. The Diplomat.
  • Tasic, M. (2017, September 15). The North Korean crisis: Lessons from the past. IPP Review.

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American University of Central Asia (AUCA) Courses

  • ICP 131 ā€“ Introduction to Comparative Politics
  • ICP 270.2 ā€“ Introduction to Political Economy
  • ICP 280.1 ā€“ Introduction to Political Theory
  • ICP 302 ā€“ Research Methods in Political Science
  • ICP/ES 203 ā€“ European Integration and External Relations

Global Higher Education Alliance (GHEA21) Courses

  • GHEA21 | ICP 460 ā€“ Transhumanism and the Future of Global Politics: The Digitalization of Humanity (Certificate: Technology and Society)Ģż
  • GHEA21 | ICP 338 ā€“ Understanding International Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism (Certificate: Global Studies)Ģż
  • GHEA21 | ICP 201 ā€“ Diplomatic History (Certificate: Global Studies)

Global Leadership and Consulting

  • GHEA21 Faculty Mobility Fellowship (funded by GHEA21 Network and Bard College): Research Collaboration hosted by the CEU Democracy Institute, Budapest (March 2025).
  • Consulting Services: Korea Aerospace Industries, Samsung Electronics, ZemosLED, Tribeca Group.
  • Keynote Speaker: ā€œBalance of Military Power on the Korean Peninsula,ā€ Inha University in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy, Incheon, South Korea (May 2012).

Peer Review and Conference Leadership

  • Journal Peer Reviewer: Reviewed for Journal of Strategic Security, Asian Security, Parameters (US Army War College Quarterly), and Journal of Contemporary History.
  • Conference Organization: Member of the Organizing and Scientific Committees for the 7th Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference [PCRC2020].
  • Review Service: Senior Reviewer and Review Committee Member for the Asian Conference on Ethics, Religion & Philosophy [ACERP] (2018, 2019).

Professional Development and Community EngagementĢż

  • Civic Engagement in Higher Education Workshop Series: Participated in a two-session series organized by the American University of Central Asia's Center for Civic Engagement (March 2025).
    • Session I: ā€œFrom Theory to Practice: Implementing Civic Engagement into Curriculumā€ (March 4, 2025).Ģż
    • Session II: ā€œFostering Civic Engagement in Higher Education: Strategies and Tools for Effective Teachingā€ (March 11, 2025).
  • Academic Training: Participated in the ā€œFrom Compliance to Impact: Quality Assurance in Higher Educationā€ Workshop, organized by CEU / Yehuda Elkana Center for Higher Education, AUCA (February 2025).
  • Public Scholarship: Organized the public lecture ā€œState and Terrorism: Insights from Dr. Filip Ejdusā€ within the GHEA21 and AUCA course Understanding International Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism (February 2025).
  • Corporate Education: Served as Educator for the Global Entrepreneur Program at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, preparing and delivering seminars for Samsung managers.