Dr. Attila Kasznár

Introduction

I obtained a political science degree with a specialization in Security Policy, and subsequently completed my doctoral studies at the University of Pécs. My research topic focused on the influence of the classical Chinese religious/philosophical system on modern political processes. My professional work has been dual, consisting of university teaching and service in law enforcement. As a result, my research has concentrated on specific areas of security policy, terrorism, global terror networks and their background, with a particular focus on the segments related to the emergence of Far Eastern security policy and terrorism, and their key economic aspects. In my teaching and research activities, I aim to pay special attention to the realization of security-conscious (awareness) education.

Research Areas

• Security and economic implications of China and the Far East
• China's security policy issues
• Structure, operation, and financing of international terrorist organizations
• EU - China relations
• Hungary - China relations

Taught Subjects

• Foreign Economic Policy (John von Neumann University)
• International Economics (John von Neumann University)
• China's Political and Economic Role in the International Arena (John von Neumann University)
• The Economic Implications of Terrorism (John von Neumann University)
• The Economic Aspects of Security Policy (John von Neumann University)
• The Economics of Terrorism (Eötvös Loránd University Faculty of Economics)
• National Security Studies (National University of Public Service, National Security Institute)
• The Link Between Organized Crime and Terrorism (National University of Public Service, National Security Institute)
• Organised Crime (National University of Public Service, National Security Institute)
• Comparative Politics I.- II. (University of Miskolc, Faculty of Humanities, Institute of Political Science / Institute of Applied Social Sciences)
• Security Policy I. - II. (University of Miskolc, Faculty of Humanities, Institute of Political Science / Institute of Applied Social Sciences)
• European Union Policy I. - II. (University of Miskolc, Faculty of Humanities, Institute of Political Science / Institute of Applied Social Sciences)
• International Relations I. - II. (University of Miskolc, Faculty of Humanities, Institute of Political Science / Institute of Applied Social Sciences)
• Comparative Analysis of Political Systems (University of Miskolc, Faculty of Humanities, Institute of Political Science / Institute of Applied Social Sciences)

Political Ideas, Ideologies, Discourses

• Confucianism (University of Szeged, Faculty of Humanities, Department of Religious Studies)
• Chinese Religion System (University of Szeged, Faculty of Humanities, Department of Religious Studies)
• 20th Century Chinese Political History (University of Pécs, Faculty of Humanities, Department of Political Studies)

Professional Experience, Awards/Distinctions

• 2024 - Member of the Editorial Board of the Science, Technology & Public Policy journal
• 2021 - Member of the Editorial Board of the Gradus journal
• 2018 - Public Body Member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Military Science Committee
• 2018 - Foreign and Security Policy Advisor to the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly
• 2015 - Board Member of the Central and Eastern European Center for Asian Studies
• 2008 - 2022: Associate Professor at the University of Miskolc, Faculty of Humanities, Institute of Political Science / Institute of Applied Social Sciences
• 2019 - 2021: Professional Head of the China College at Lakitelek People's College
• 2020: Research Fellow at the HAS-SZTE "Convivence" Religious Pluralism Research Group
• 2017 - 2018: Member with consultation rights on the Scientific Council of the Ministry of Interior
• 2017 - 2018: Board Member of the Law Enforcement/Police Agencies Section of the Scientific Society for Management
• 2012 - 2018: President/Secretary of the Scientific Council of the Counter Terrorism Centre, Chief Editor/Editor of the journal Terror & Counter-Terrorism

Publications

• MTMT