Witness to History: Robert Donia’s Contributions to Balkan and Human Rights Studies

Session Submission Type: Roundtable

Brief Description

This roundtable honors and explores the work of Robert (Bob) Donia. Bob Donia’s scholarly career has focused on Bosnia-Herzegovina, on topics ranging from the experience of Muslims under Habsburg rule to the violent conflicts of the 1990s to Radovan Karadžić’s genocidal policies. In addition, he served as an expert witness at multiple trials of the ICTY. A strong commitment to human rights has informed the various aspects of his career. Presenters will consider the legacy of Donia’s work both on the region and in the region.

Sub Unit

• History: 1945-1990

Chair

• Emily Greble, Vanderbilt U

Roundtable Speakers

• Pamela Lynn Ballinger, U of Michigan

• Emily Greble, Vanderbilt U

• Iva Lucic, Uppsala U (Sweden)

• Patrick H. Patterson, UC San Diego

Session Manager

• Benedict Edward DeDominicis, Catholic U of Korea (South Korea)