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Ana Krstinovska
Ana Krstinovska

Leading China scholar, sinologist and founder of ESTIMA Insights.

Jovana Marović
Jovana Marović

Policy researcher and former high level official in European integration and international affairs

Anastas Vangeli
Anastas Vangeli

Expert on EU–China relations, focused on the intersection of economics, politics, and history.

Zlatko Simonovski
Zlatko Simonovski

Seasoned researcher and former journalist in international affairs.

Plamen Tonchev
Plamen Tonchev

Expert on Europe–Asia relations and China’s global role, focusing on BRI and EU–China relations.

Vuk Vuksanovic
Vuk Vuksanovic

Senior researcher focusing on great power politics in the Balkans.

Aleksandra D. Spasovska
Aleksandra D. Spasovska

Researcher on Europe–China relations focusing on China’s role in the Western Balkans’.

Bledar Feta
Bledar Feta

Policy analyst specializing in the geopolitical dynamics of Southeast Europe.

Jens Bastian
Jens Bastian

Political economist specializing in China’s investment footprint in Southeast Europe.

Ida Manton
Ida Manton

Internationally recognized expert in mediation, conflict resolution, and complex international negotiations.

Vladimir Shopov
Vladimir Shopov

Strong expertise on China’s growing engagement in Central, Eastern, and South-East Europe.

Siniša Mirić
Siniša Mirić

Postdoctoral researcher specializing in Chinese elite politics and institutional change

Srećko Latal
Srećko Latal

Political analyst specialized in regional geopolitics

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