Hristijan is a Junior Associate Fellow at the NATO Defense College, where he focuses on Security, Geopolitics, and European Affairs, with a special focus on the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries. He holds a MA degree in Security Studies from the European University in Skopje, supported by a scholarship from the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. He has participated in high-level programs in over 25 countries, and has been selected as a Young GLOBSEC Ambassador for the Western Balkans, OSCE Peace and Security Scholar, and as a member of the Youth Council at the Office of the President of North Macedonia. In addition to English, Hristijan is fluent in Italian, Spanish, and several Slavic languages, enabling him to effectively engage with a diverse range of international stakeholders and contribute to cross-cultural dialogue on security and political issues.