Call for papers
Geopol – Journal of Geopolitics, International Relations, Geo-Economics and Security About the Journal Geopol is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by the Center for Geopolitical Studies – Geopol. It features original research articles in the fields of geopolitics, international relations, geo-economics, security studies, and related disciplines. The editorial board accepts only manuscripts that have not been previously published and are not currently under review by any other journal. In accordance with its aspiration to maintain an international academic character, the journal publishes articles in both Bosnian and English. The editorial board comprises distinguished Bosnian and international scholars specializing in the journal’s core fields. As Bosnia and Herzegovina currently has no comparable scientific journal dedicated exclusively to these topics, Geopol aims to establish itself as a leading and attractive publishing platform for both domestic and foreign researchers in geopolitics, international relations, geo-economics, and security studies. Aims and Scope The primary objective of Geopol is to ensure regular annual publication while building a strong reputation within academic circles, particularly through indexing in major international scholarly databases. Geopolitical analysis remains underrepresented in Bosnian-Herzegovinian public discourse relative to the complexity of contemporary global affairs. Through the consistent publication of high-quality research, the journal seeks to promote and popularize geopolitics in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the wider region. A key feature of the journal is its strong commitment to publishing articles in English. This policy facilitates the integration of Bosnian-Herzegovinian scholars into the global academic community and enhances the international visibility of Geopol. Call for Papers Geopol – Journal of Geopolitics, International Relations, Geo-Economics and Security, published by the Center for Geopolitical Studies – Geopol, invites submissions for its inaugural issue. The editorial board welcomes original manuscripts that have not been previously published and are not under consideration elsewhere. Articles may be submitted in Bosnian or English. By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work is original, that all necessary permissions for copyrighted material have been secured, and that the manuscript is not under review by any other publication. Submission deadline: July 26, 2026 Manuscripts should be prepared according to the Instructions for Authors and submitted electronically in Microsoft Word format to the following e-mail address: casopis@geopol.ba Instructions for Authors and Citation Guidelines Manuscripts must include the following sections: All pages must be numbered consecutively, beginning with the title page. Page numbers should appear in the bottom right corner. The manuscript should be formatted as follows: Title and subtitle of the paper, author’s full name, institutional affiliation, address of the institution, and author’s e-mail address. Unaffiliated authors should provide their place of residence and e-mail address. Keywords and an abstract in the language of the paper are required. Citation Style (APA 7) In-text citations include the author’s surname and year of publication. When quoting directly or referring to a specific page, include the page number after a colon, e.g., (Todd, 2025: 23). If the page number is not relevant, only the surname and year are given (Todd, 2025). Works by the same author are listed chronologically. Multiple works by the same author published in the same year are distinguished by lowercase letters (e.g., 2010a, 2010b). When citing multiple chapters from the same edited volume, the book is referenced as a separate entry under the editor’s name, while individual chapters refer to the full book. Full author names are provided in the reference list. Each entry must follow this structure and punctuation: Examples Book Hoolbruke, Richard (1998). Završiti rat. Šahimpašić, Sarajevo. Journal Article Karčić, Hamza (2013). “Diplomatske posjete Alije Izetbegovića Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama 1991–1995”. Godišnjak BZK “Preporod”, 339–346. Book Chapter Sokol, Anida (2019). “BiH’s Wartime Foreign Policy: Lobbying for Peace and Lifting the Arms Embargo”. In J. Hasić & D. Karabegović (Eds.), Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Foreign Policy since Independence: New Perspectives on South-East Europe (pp. 23–43). Palgrave Macmillan. Work with Two or More Authors Hoskins, A., & O’Loughlin, B. (2007). Television and Terror: Conflicting Times and the Crisis of News Discourse. Palgrave Macmillan. Internet Source https://stav.ba/vijest/muhamed-sacirbey-ja-znam-da-predsjednik-izetbegovic-nikad-nije-izdao/85 (Accessed: 20 July 2023) Newspaper or Magazine Article Semenak, S. (1995, December 28). Feeling right at home: Government residence eschews traditional rules. Montreal Gazette, A4. Driedger, S. D. (1998, April 20). After divorce. Maclean’s, 111(16), 38–43. YouTube Video Čavalić, A. (2026, March 7). Životni standard u padu, penzioneri će platiti najveću cijenu [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT-m_bm6qxo Editorial Board Editor Admir Lisica, MA
GEOPOL: Croatian lobbyists are trying to use Islamophobia as a means to achieve a third entity
The statements of Croatian lobbyist Max Primorac at the hearing of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs confirm that the growth of Christian extremism is conducive to the spread of Islamophobia and the creation of a narrative in which Bosniaks are presented as an undesirable factor in Europe. Primorac described Bosnia as a “failed state” and made claims of discrimination against Croats and the need to create a third entity and abolish the Office of the High Representative. Such statements, which are unfounded and do not correspond to the truth, simplify the complex political and social situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and can further deepen ethnic divisions. The rise of right-wing narratives in Europe and rhetoric that legitimizes Islamophobia as a means of achieving a third entity are dangerous for relations within Bosnia and Herzegovina. Such claims, packaged in political rhetoric and ethnic generalizations, not only misrepresent the complexity of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but also further fuel divisions, deny the principles of unity and multiethnic coexistence, and can contribute to the destabilization of the political and social climate. As a reminder, Bosnia and Herzegovina inherits a thousand-year-old state heritage, where it built its path as a Banovina, a Kingdom, an integral part of the Ottoman Empire and Austria-Hungary, an equal republic within Yugoslavia, and ultimately today again as an independent state in which all its citizens have equality, regardless of national or religious affiliation. Proof of this is the moral and ethical attitude of Bosniak Muslims, who are subject to segregation and dehumanization by extremists such as Primorac. Namely, in Sarajevo, which is often the subject of “questioning”, there are busts of Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa, Christian buildings were not desecrated and demolished during the aggression against Bosnia and Herzegovina, while Serbian and Croatian military and paramilitary formations destroyed hundreds of mosques and other religious buildings. Primorac, Zovko, and other extremists who are trying to impute radicalism to the Muslims in Bosnia and Herzegovina, while perpetuating the unfounded thesis that Croats are endangered, do not mean well for Bosnia and Herzegovina, nor for the Croats in it, because they are trying to transform them from a political factor into an endangered minority, which does not correspond to the factual situation. Stability in the region cannot be achieved through unilateral solutions or ethnically motivated divisions, but through the cooperation of all communities and international partners. We hail all relevant domestic and international actors to reject attempts to instrumentalize ethnic tensions and not to accept narratives that legitimize separatism, discrimination and prejudice. Instead, it is necessary to renew dialogue, maintain institutional cohesion and work on strengthening Bosnia and Herzegovina's Euro-Atlantic path, which will benefit all citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Center for Geopolitical Research – GEOPOL calls on irresponsible individuals to stop working on creating interethnic and interreligious tensions, which aim to create pressure on Bosniaks, due to the fact that they are a political factor, without which more important decisions cannot be made in the end!