Sanja Pesek Professorial Lecturer Justice, Law & Criminology

Degrees: PhD in Political Science, Central European University
MA in Political Science, Central European University
Languages Spoken: Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian language, English, elementary proficiency in Spanish and French
Favorite Spot on Campus: Amphitheater
Book Currently Reading: "Open Socrates: The Case for a Philosophical Life" by Agnes Callard
Bio: I hold a Ph.D. in Political Science from Central European University. Since 2019, I have been teaching in the Department of Justice, Law, and Criminology at American University in Washington, D.C., where I offer courses on Law and Society, Justice, Morality, Political Violence, and Transitional Justice. I currently serve as Chair of the Socio-Historical Inquiry Committee at American University. Additionally, I have taught graduate courses on Transitional Justice at Georgetown University and Central European University. Before returning to academia, I spent a decade working in democratization and peacebuilding in transitional contexts. My research focuses on political reconciliation, with particular attention to anti-corruption efforts, transitional justice mechanisms, and atrocity prevention. I recently completed a book manuscript titled "Transitional Justice and Bystanders: A Critical Approach to Moral Responsibility."

For the Media: To request an interview for a news story, call AU Communications at 202-885-5950 or submit a request. Explore all AU Faculty Experts in our media guide.

Profile Sanja Pesek