American University of Central Asia - AUCA

Mirko Tasic, Ph.D.

Ph.D., Associate Professor

International and Comparative Politics Department

Division of Social Sciences

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Phone: +996 (312) 915000 ext. 458

Room: 215

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 University’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 students' 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.

Scholarships

Korean Government Master’s Degree Scholarship (NIIED-KGSS), 2004-2007
Korean Government Doctoral Degree Scholarship (NIIED-KGSS), 2007-2010
Fellowship, Sogang University GSIS, 2005-2010

Academic Honors

The Honor Prize Award for Academic Excellence, 1st Prize (Ministry of Education, Science & Technology, Republic of Korea, 2008)

Professional Recognition

Certificate of Appreciation (Tomorrow People Organization, 2020) - In recognition of outstanding work as a co-host of the 7th Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference (PCRC2020)
Certificate of Gratitude (Webster University Students’ Association, 2021) - In recognition of inspiring students to seek excellence

Political Science and International Relations

Core Concepts: Political theory, direct democracy
State and Power: Executive power transformation, national identity and state formation
Global Security: International security, traditional and non-traditional security threats

Emerging Security Challenges

Technological Disruption: Complex adaptive systems, cyber security, artificial intelligence ethics, biotechnology and biosecurity, transhumanism
Geopolitical Competition: Space race, great power competition

Tasic, M. (2021). Discordant World of ‘Unknown Nations’: The Problem of Ethicization of National Identity. International Studies, 58(3), 283–301.
Tasic, M. (2019). Northwest Pacific—Exploring North Korea’s Asymmetric Military Strategy. Naval War College Review, 72(4), 53–73.
Lee, K. Y., & Tasic, M. (2011). Secret Intelligence and State Structures: The Influence of Secret Intelligences on the Transformation of Modern State Structures. Institute of International and Area Studies. IIAS Research Series, 8(4), 136–165.
Tasic, M. (2003). The Phantom Limb Phenomenon. Journal for Social Sciences TEME, 27(2), 1–47.
Tasic, M. (2003). Out from the Very Middle. Journal for Social Sciences TEME, 27(1).
Tasic, M., & Zangmo, J. (2020, December 3-5). Cyberwarfare: In Desperate Need of a Doctrine (pp. 4–16). Proceedings of the 7th Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference [PCRC2020]. Tomorrow People Organization. Bangkok, Thailand.
Tasic, M., & Khing, Z. M. (2020, December 3-5). Covert Operations: Means or Ends? (pp. 32–45). Proceedings of the 7th Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference [PCRC2020]. Tomorrow People Organization. Bangkok, Thailand.
Tasic, M., & Sethichaiyen, O. (2019, November 15-17). Private Military and Security Companies: Efficiency versus Accountability (pp. 105–117). Proceedings of the 6th Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference [PCRC2019]. Tomorrow People Organization. Bangkok, Thailand.
Tasic, M. (2019, March 21-23). Conceptual Reality: National Identity as Part of Ethical History (pp. 13–24). Proceedings of the Asian Conference on Ethics, Religion & Philosophy [ACERP2019]. IAFOR. Tokyo, Japan.
Tasic, M. (2018, March 22–24). Re-conceptualizing the Cult of Sava Zeus (pp. 155-166). Proceedings of the Asian Conference on Ethics, Religion & Philosophy [ACERP2018]. IAFOR. Kobe, Japan.
Tasic, M. (2019, November 13). North Korea’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.

Intro to Political Theory (ICP-280.1)
Research Methods in Political Science (ICP-302)
European Integration and External Relations (ICP/ES-203)