International Journal of Contemporary Security Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1

04.07.2025

Dear authors,

We are proud to present the latest issue of the International Journal of Contemporary Security Studies Vol. 1, No. 1, an international academic journal published by the Faculty of Security Studies at the University of Belgrade.

This issue brings together original and multidisciplinary research addressing contemporary challenges in disaster risk management, cyber and information security, international relations, public safety, and conflict studies.

Published papers:

  • Disaster Risk Management in Academic Institutions: An Assessment of Preparedness and Recovery at Kashim Ibrahim Library, Nigeria

  • The Significance and Role of Police Officers in Building the School as a Safe Environment for All Students

  • The Socioeconomic and Psychological Implications of Polygamy: A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis Concerning Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) in Nigeria

  • Assassins and Modern Religious Terrorism: Historical Parallels, Theoretical Insights, and Lessons for Terrorism Studies

  • Social License to Operate: Where Are You? The Role of Risk Communication in Raw Material Extraction

  • Non-Traditional Roles of Military Actors: NATO’s Engagement in Natural Disaster Response

  • Security of Information Resources in Federal College of Education Libraries in Northwest Nigeria

  • Integrating Psychosocial Support into Emergency and Disaster Management and Public Safety: The Role of the Red Cross of Serbia

  • Gender-Based Violence in Armed Conflicts

  • (Re)Constructing Europe: Has a Common Identity Integrated Europe?

  • Economic Aspects of Cyber Security: Socio-Financial Consequences of Cyber Attacks

  • Strategic Roles of Private Military Companies: The Evolution and Privatization of Warfare in the Context of Contemporary Global Conflicts

  • Theoretical, Institutional and Organizational Aspects of the Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction System: Towards a Deeper Understanding of Disaster Resilience in Serbia

  • Climate Change as a Security Challenge, Risk and Threat of the 21st Century and Its Consequences on Critical Infrastructure

  • Improved Security and Education: Pathways to National Development

Full papers with DOI numbers and PDF access are now available on the official journal platform.

I would like to thank all authors, reviewers, and editorial staff for their dedication and contribution to advancing contemporary security studies.

Editor-in-Chief

Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković