Join the Center for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies and the Mershon Center for International Security Studies for coffee and conversation with political scientist Vuk Velebit. Velebit collaborates with the Pupin Initiative on U.S.-Serbian relations and also serves as a liaison supporting entrepreneurs engaged in international business.
Velebit holds an MA in International Security from the University of Belgrade. His thesis, submitted and defended at the Faculty of Political Science, focused on how pro-Russian narratives are formed and circulated in Serbian media. The work received notable attention both within Serbia and internationally. Through his research, Velebit has become recognized as an expert on the complex relationships between Serbia, Russia, and the West.
He is a regular contributor to several prominent media outlets in Serbia and the wider region. In addition to his public advocacy work, Velebit has professional experience in the market research industry, where he served as a business development manager for one of the fastest-growing behavioral research agencies.
In 2017, he was among the leaders of student protests against democratic backsliding in Serbia. Over the years, he has emerged as a prominent voice in civil society, consistently advocating for democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. His work emphasizes the importance of deepening democratic processes, strengthening institutions, and advancing Serbia’s EU integration and transatlantic partnerships.
Velebit has also focused on youth-related issues and the future of young people in the Western Balkans. He maintains a broad network of contacts across domestic, regional, and international spheres. In recent years, he has played a key role in the initiative “New Generations for Western Balkans,” launched by the International Institute for Peace in Vienna under the leadership of Hannes Swoboda.
He has had the honor of meeting with advisors to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron. A committed advocate of Euroatlanticism, Velebit belongs to a generation that envisions the future of Serbia and the region within the transatlantic community—anchored in democratic values and the rule of law.
Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required.
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