Marko Todorović joined the European Policy Centre (CEP) in September 2023 and currently serves as a Senior Researcher. His work focuses on the security, geopolitical, and democratic dimensions of EU enlargement in the Western Balkans. Operating at the intersection of foreign policy, security studies, and democratic governance, he analyses foreign influence and geopolitical competition in the region, with particular attention to their impact on political polarisation and social cohesion. Within CEP, he contributes to international research and advocacy initiatives addressing democratisation, external influence, and geopolitical dynamics in the Western Balkans, including the roles of Russia, China, and Turkey. His research supports evidence-based policy dialogue and engagement with EU institutions, national policymakers, and civil society actors at both regional and European levels.
Marko holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Politics from the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Belgrade, and a Master’s degree with distinction in International Peace and Security from the Department of War Studies at King’s College London. He is currently a PhD candidate in Security Studies at the Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade. His expertise has been further strengthened through specialised programmes in European affairs, security, and conflict-related fields at the College of Europe, International Alert, and other leading international institutions. In addition to his native Serbian, he is fluent in English and has a working knowledge of German and Spanish.
