Miloš Okuka is a Bosnian and Herzegovinian historian and academic. He is known for his research on the modern history of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with particular emphasis on the World War II era and the conflicts that accompanied the dissolution of Yugoslavia in the 1990s. Okuka has held a professorial position at the University of Banja Luka, where he has taught courses on contemporary history and historiography.
His scholarly output includes monographs, peer‑reviewed articles, and edited volumes that examine topics such as inter‑ethnic relations, wartime atrocities, and the political developments of the former Yugoslav republics. Okuka has also contributed to public discourse on historical memory and reconciliation in the Balkans.
In addition to his university duties, Miloš Okuka has been involved with the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, participating in its research programs and scholarly committees.
Selected areas of research
- The history of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Second World War
- The political and social dynamics of the Yugoslav wars (1991‑2001)
- Processes of historical commemoration and transitional justice in the Balkans
Publications
Okuka’s works have been published in both Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian and international academic journals. He is the author of several books and edited collections that are cited in studies of Balkan history and conflict studies.
Professional affiliations
- Faculty of Philosophy, University of Banja Luka (Professor of History)
- Member of research projects coordinated by the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina
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