Geopolitical Analyst & Author
Nadina Ronc is a geopolitical analyst and author specialising in Russian foreign policy and global security. Her work has appeared in Al Jazeera English, Middle East Eye, and the Journal of Peace and War Studies. She has also given interviews to Al Jazeera Balkans on Russia’s foreign policy, appeared as a guest commentator on TRT World, and collaborated with CNBC and Fox Business Network.
Her expertise has been recognised by institutions including the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College, which financially supported her research into the Kremlin’s interference in the Western Balkans. She is currently developing new projects that bridge rigorous policy analysis with personal narrative.
In 2025, she published her debut memoir, Daughters of Dissidents Need Not Apply, a powerful exploration of displacement, belonging, and the human cost of political violence. Praised for its honesty and depth, the book combines personal testimony with universal reflections on resilience.
Her work is driven by a commitment to human rights, accountability, and evidence-based analysis, with the conviction that truth and justice must remain central to global security debates.
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Daughters of Dissidents Need Not Apply
“This beautifully written book records the long aftermath of the deep trauma of the Balkan war.”
- Peter Oborne, award-winning author and journalist
“Thank you Nadina Ronc for telling your story. Your book is the first book I am reading to my teenage daughter to help her understand her roots, history, BiH , and so much more. I couldn't have picked a better book for this 'bonding' experience ! Hvala ....”
- Reader, LinkedIn
“This is a fascinating account, examining the issues of identity and loss brought about by the 1990’s Yugoslav conflicts. The effect of war and the toll it takes on herself and her family, are plainly identified and beautifully written….Powerful, absorbing and honest, a book that deserves to be read and her story to be told.”
“Nadina has written a compelling, beautiful and highly personal book showcasing what it means to have to flee war, leave everything behind and integrate in a foreign country. In an increasingly intolerant world, this book provides a unique insight into the long-terms scars war leaves…”
“Some books don’t just tell a story; they demand to be felt. Daughters of Dissidents Need Not Apply is one of those rare works that grips you from the first page and refuses to let go. It is raw, unflinching, and profoundly moving, a memoir that doesn’t just recount a life but pulls the reader into its depths.”