Dr. Hamza Preljević is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator in the Department of Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) at the International University of Sarajevo (IUS). Dr. Preljević has held various academic-administrative positions at IUS, including Demonstrator (2015-2016), Managing Editor at Epiphany – Journal of Transdisciplinary Studies (2019-2021), Secretary of the Balkan Studies Center (2019-2023), Senior Assistant (2016-2024), and Director of Balkan Studies Center (2023-2025). His research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including Bosnian politics, Bosnian Muslims' issues, Western Balkan studies, EU integration, and security studies, with a particular focus on transatlantic relations and NATO's engagement with the Western Balkans. He has authored/co-authored numerous articles, book chapters, and book reviews published in reputable journals and by respected publishers. He was the project coordinator and lead editor of "Shifting Paradigms: Three Decades after the Signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2025). Dr. Preljević has also managed several projects, showcasing his organizational skills and proactive approach to academic initiatives.