Suljo Corsulic

Suljo is a Predoctoral Fellow at the Centre for Research on Discretion and Paternalism. He holds a master’s degree in South European Studies through the Erasmus Mundus program, from the University of Glasgow (Scotland), the NK University of Athens (Greece), and the Autonomous University of Madrid (Spain).

Can you describe your office space? 

I like to have everything that I might possibly need with me- so most likely I will have at least two screens, a big notebook, a small notebook, pens, headphones, a coffee, water bottle, and maybe a chocolate bar. 

Is there a book you’d recommend within your field? 

This is not exclusively “my field”, but I love to reread the classic “Public sphere” by Habermas and connect it with some of the contemporary events and challenges.  

What is your background? 

Previously I studied political science, with a strong focus on policy studies, communications, and international relations. In the past year I have focused on research and project management in the field of disinformation and how these challenges can be addressed on a state and societal level.  

If you had to choose a different field, what would it be? 

If I had to choose something completely different, I would probably become a cook. I think they are like artists; they create something great and beautiful from scratch, and everyone loves good food. If I chose something closer to my own field, then I would probably become an investigative journalist.  

Is there a TV-show you are binging? 

I am finishing the show “Alpha Males” on Netflix, it is a comedy show which is a great critique of existing gender roles and privileges in a changing society.  

What are you listening to these days? 

I am listening to this year’s Eurovision songs. I know it is usually bad music, but there is something so intriguing in mixing show business with politics. 

If you were prime minister for a day, what would you do? 

I would invest in public transportation, local, national, international. I also drive a car, but I always prefer the care-free feeling that public transportation gives me. It is comfortable and it can take me anywhere I need to go. After investing in public transportation, I would maybe focus on establishing world peace.  

Which podcast are you listening to right now and why? 

I am listening to the podcast “Europeans”. It is a fun and witty podcast, covering all the relevant news in Europe and beyond; they also have great guests.  

And a place you’ve been where you’d like to go back? 

I lived in Spain for a year, but I spent only a few hours in Bilbao- would definitely love to go back and explore the Basque country, considering it is very green, but also so different from the rest of the peninsula.