Advancing Democracy, Navigating Atlantic Integrations

The Public Diplomacy Institute: A non-governmental, non-profit think-tank committed to enhancing Serbia’s democratic capacities, fostering international cooperation, and steering the nation towards full NATO membership.

ABOUT US

Empowering Serbia's Global Voice

Discover the mission-driven journey of the Public Diplomacy Institute. We are a non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting Euro-Atlantic values, fostering strategic partnerships with the United States and EU, and shaping a democratic future for Serbia through collaboration and informed dialogue.

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OUR MISSION

Charting a Course for Peace and Prosperity

At the heart of our mission lies a commitment to securing full NATO membership for Serbia and Western Balkan nations. We strive to elevate public awareness, foster democratic principles, and engage in strategic collaborations to ensure the economic prosperity and stability of the Western Balkans and Europe as a whole.

Advisory board

Lord George Robertson

Lord Robertson, Baron of Port Ellen, is a British politician of the Labour Party who was the 10th Secretary General of NATO from October 1999 to 2003. He was Secretary of State for Defence from 1997 to 1999, before becoming a life peer as Baron Robertson of Port Ellen, of Islay in Argyll and Bute. Robertson entered the House of Commons as a Labour MP in 1978. He was re-elected to Parliament at five subsequent general elections, was Chairman of the Labour Party in Scotland.

Dr. Alexander Kulpecz

Alexander A. Kulpecz, PhD, MBA, MSc, is the CEO of Alexander Energy Limited. He previously served as a Managing Director and Executive Vice President for Royal Dutch Shell, where he was a member of the Executive Committee for Global Natural Gas & Power. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in the company’s exploration and production sector, overseeing major commercial developments, acquisitions, and capital projects. Dr. Kulpecz also served as a senior energy advisor to investment funds and the Boston Consulting Group. His expertise spans oil, gas, LNG, wind power, and lithium exploration.

Vuk Drašković

Vuk Drašković is one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Serbian politics and literature. He is the founder and former leader of the Serbian Renewal Movement (SPO), the leader of the opposition and the biggest opponent of Slobodan Milosevic’s regime. After the democratic changes, he served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia and the last Minister of Foreign Affairs of State Union of Serbia and Montenegro from 2004 to 2007.