Urban Jakša

Dr. Urban Jakša is a researcher and analyst focusing on conflict, peace, and security in Southeastern and Eastern Europe. He currently heads the European Union Training Initiative (EUTI), which trains staff at EU CSDP civilian crisis management missions. Urban previously worked for the UN, NATO, and OSCE on disarmament, anti-corruption, and election monitoring, respectively. He has a PhD in Politics from the University of York and has held fellowships at Columbia University (Fulbright), UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), European Leadership Network (ELN), and International Republican Institute (IRI).