Kenneth Morrison is a Professor of History and Director of the Institute of Global Challenges and Cultures at De Montfort University. He held a Visiting Professorship at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 2019. His research focuses on the Western Balkans, with a particular emphasis on nationalism, ethnic conflict, and the interplay between political elites and ethnic and religious communities. He is the author or co-author of seven books, including ‘Nationalism, Identity and Statehood in Post-Yugoslav Montenegro’ (2018), ‘Reporting the Siege of Sarajevo’ (2021) and ‘Montenegro and Serbia: A Velvet Divorce?’ (2025). He has worked closely with UK government departments and has extensive experience in developing and executing projects for think-tanks and international organizations. He was Specialist Adviser to the House of Lords International Relations Committee for their ‘UK and the Future of the Western Balkans’ inquiry. Kenneth is the Co-Chair of the British Scholarship Trust.
