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Veton Latifi

Veton Latifi is a renowned theoretician in the field of international relations and political sciences in the Balkans. He is widely recognized for his extensive research on Balkan political phenomena, international relations theories, conflict resolution, and negotiations.

Background
Veton Latifi was born on January 10th, 1976, in Kumanovo, Republic of North Macedonia.

Career and Contributions
Veton Latifi is a highly respected academic and author, specializing in international relations and political sciences. He is widely regarded as one of the leading Albanian political scientists in the Balkans, focusing on understanding and analyzing political dynamics in the region

One of Latifi's notable works is his book titled The new century of Albanian politics, which is considered a significant platform for the Albanian nation in the Balkans. In this book, he goes beyond general political science writings to explore specific aspects of Albanian politics. Furthermore, he authored the first university textbook on political sciences among Albanians in the Balkans, titled Politicology (Politikologjia).

Currently, Latifi holds the position of professor of political sciences and international relations at the South East European University (SEEU) in North Macedonia. Since 2003, he has been teaching courses on various topics, including political science theories, international relations theories, political leadership, diplomacy, international organizations, and negotiations.

Throughout his career, Latifi has been invited as a speaker and lecturer at numerous international conferences and prestigious universities worldwide. These include Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government (USA), University of Oxford (UK), London School of Economics and Political Science (UK), European Academy of Berlin (Germany), University of Missouri (USA), University of Massachusetts at Amherst (USA), Central European University (Budapest), University of Warsaw (Poland), New York University (USA), Dalhousie University (Halifax, Canada), Columbia University (USA), among others. He actively participates in several global professional and scientific associations in the field of international relations and political sciences.

In April 2018, Veton Latifi was appointed as a Research Associate at the University of Oxford, Center for International Studies, Department of Politics and International Relations, further expanding his contributions to academia.

Books
Latifi has authored several books on political sciences and international relations, which have made significant contributions to the academic discourse. Some of his notable works include:

The new century of Albanian politics (2014) NATO and the EU: New Relations in Crisis Management (2012) Concepts of Democracy (2009) Political Leadership (2009) Politicology (2008) The negotiations for the Ohrid Framework Agreement (2008) Negotiation as a primary technique for conflict resolution (2007) Theories of Political Sciences (2007) Political Institutions (2007) Moreover, Latifi has contributed chapters to international book series.

Notable Contributions and Awards
Latifi, together with Kalypso Nicolaidis of the University of Oxford, published a significant article titled Resolving the Macedonian Name Dispute: Prospect for Transformative Mutual Recognition in 2017. This article provided detailed insights into the negotiations for the name resolution between Greece and North Macedonia, and their contributions played a pivotal role in reducing the differences between the two negotiating parties. Ultimately, their efforts contributed to the signing of the Prespa Agreement between Greece and North Macedonia on June 12th, 2018.

In addition to his academic endeavors, Latifi is known for his active promotion of Euro-Atlantic values and democracy in the Balkans. He has coordinated programs aimed at fostering dialogue among political actors and civil society, sparking debates on democracy and public policies. His long-standing commitment to intercultural dialogue and bridging ethnic communities has been recognized through various prestigious awards, honoring his contributions to strengthening democracy and promoting Euro-Atlantic values in the Balkans. Furthermore, he has received accolades for his outstanding achievements in scientific research.