Ius Commune Balkan and Regional Security: Historical Continuities and Legal Transformations
Session
Security Studies
Description
The purpose of this research is to examine the foundations of legal coherence and social capital across the Balkans through the lens of the Ius Commune tradition. Drawing on the Ius Commune Europaeum framework, the study employs a transformative research methodology combining historical, philosophical, and logical analysis to explore the evolution of Balkan legal systems from the Justinian Code through the Ottoman legal order shaped by Sharia. Findings indicate that the quality of social capital—deeply influenced by historical immanence—plays a decisive role in determining regional security and institutional resilience. The research also establishes that the Ius Commune Balkan framework transcends contemporary national borders, challenging the restrictive geopolitical notion of the “Western Balkans.” The implications of this study lie in its contribution to understanding how shared legal heritage and social capital can strengthen regional stability and promote a more integrated vision of Balkan legal identity.
Keywords:
Ius Commune Europaeum, Ius Commune Balkan, Legal Pluralism, Social Capital, Regional Security, Transformative Research
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-41-2
Location
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
25-10-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
26-10-2025 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.302
Recommended Citation
Nagy, Karoly; Hajrizi, Edmond; Shameih, Luna; Xhixha, Hajdi; and Ferrenc, Gemesi, "Ius Commune Balkan and Regional Security: Historical Continuities and Legal Transformations" (2025). UBT International Conference. 9.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2025UBTIC/SS/9
Ius Commune Balkan and Regional Security: Historical Continuities and Legal Transformations
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
The purpose of this research is to examine the foundations of legal coherence and social capital across the Balkans through the lens of the Ius Commune tradition. Drawing on the Ius Commune Europaeum framework, the study employs a transformative research methodology combining historical, philosophical, and logical analysis to explore the evolution of Balkan legal systems from the Justinian Code through the Ottoman legal order shaped by Sharia. Findings indicate that the quality of social capital—deeply influenced by historical immanence—plays a decisive role in determining regional security and institutional resilience. The research also establishes that the Ius Commune Balkan framework transcends contemporary national borders, challenging the restrictive geopolitical notion of the “Western Balkans.” The implications of this study lie in its contribution to understanding how shared legal heritage and social capital can strengthen regional stability and promote a more integrated vision of Balkan legal identity.