Professional Profile
- Tatyana Dronzina (also spelled “Tatyana Dronzina”) is a Full Professor in the Department of Political Science at Sofia University „St. Kliment Ohridski“ in Bulgaria.
- She holds a doctoral degree in Political Science.
- She is described as an “international-class trainer-mediator” in addition to her academic role.
Areas of Expertise
From her publications and profile, her main domains of expertise include:
- Terrorism and radicalisation: For example, she co-edited Contemporary Suicide Terrorism: Origins, Trends and Ways of Tackling It (2012) which deals with trends and responses in suicide terrorism.
- Islamic radicalism and extremism in Bulgaria and the Balkan region: One article notes her research on Islamist radicalisation, sects in Bulgaria, and how such dynamics affect the Muslim communities in certain regions.
- Repatriation of fighters / migrants related to ISIS: She authored a scholarly article on the conditions under which Western Balkan states repatriate their nationals linked to ISIS.
- Political science with focus on security, conflict, radicalisation: Her broader academic domain is political science, with particular emphasis on security / radicalisation challenges.
Notable Skills and Roles
- She serves as a trainer-mediator internationally (indicating that beyond pure research, she engages in practitioner or capacity-building work).
- She has engaged in research projects concerning radicalisation in school settings in Bulgaria — noting links between radical sects and educational/Islamic institutions.
Expertise
Tatyana Dronzina is a Bulgarian political scientist specialising in terrorism studies, radicalisation (especially Islamist and extremist forms), repatriation of foreign fighters/migrants, and security issues in the Balkan region. She combines academic research with training/mediating roles, making her an expert both in analysis and practical engagement in the field of security/radicalisation.