Vuk Velebit met US Congresswoman Claudia Tenney in DC to discuss strengthening Serbia–US ties and Serbian Caucus activities.

The third Pupin Forum brought together leaders and changemakers in Belgrade to deepen dialogue and partnership between the United States and Serbia.

Ahead of the Pupin Forum, George Friedman met with Serbian academic, business, and tech leaders to discuss Serbia’s evolving role in a changing world.

The reception at the US Ambassador’s, gathered global leaders, experts, and innovators ahead of the Pupin Forum.

Matthew Kroenig joins the Pupin Initiative in Belgrade to discuss US foreign policy, global challenges, and Serbia’s strategic importance.

US diplomats and Pupin Fellows met to discuss opportunities and challenges in US–Serbia relations at the Ambassador’s residence.

Hosted by Rho, the Pupin Initiative discussed US-Serbia cooperation, investment potential, and launched its Annual Report on bilateral relations.

Fellows visited Databricks for a conversation on AI and tech innovation with Dragan Tomic, Pupin Advisory Board member and Databricks Serbia Director.

Pupin Fellows visited NCR Voyix, Serbia’s largest US employer, to learn about its growth and Serbia’s role in the global market.

The Pupin Initiative launched its Student Fellowship, uniting youth dedicated to advancing US–Serbia relations through dialogue and shared goals.

Vuk Velebit talked with NYC Mayor Eric Adams on making Belgrade and NY sister cities, celebrating deep Serbian-American cultural and historic ties.

Nebojša Subotić of WestPac Wealth Partners for organizing a fundraising event supporting the Pupin Initiative and the Serbian diaspora community.

Pupin Initiative’s Vuk Velebit met with Congressman Eric Swalwell to discuss the 2024 US-Serbia relations report and regional cooperation.

Nebojša Subotić of WestPac Wealth Partners for organized a fundraising event supporting the Pupin Initiative and the Serbian diaspora community.

Vuk Velebit and Sasha Kasanof met in DC to discuss the political landscape and reaffirm US commitment to stronger ties through the Strategic Dialogue.

Vuk Velebit met US Congresswoman Claudia Tenney in DC to discuss the 2024 US-Serbia report and support for Strategic Dialogue launch.

Vuk Velebit spoke at a Heritage Foundation panel in DC on US-Serbia ties, Serbia’s Balkan role, and cooperation under the Trump administration.

We hosted Assistant Secretary O’Brien and Ambassador Hill to discuss US-Serbia progress and the Pupin Initiative’s role in the Strategic Dialogue.

Pupin Initiative meets with Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma ahead of the official launch of the US-Serbia Strategic Dialogue.

We celebrated our first year with a Belgrade reception, marking progress in restoring strong Serbian-American relations without public funding.

We hosted Sasha Kasanof in Belgrade, sharing Michael Pupin’s legacy and reaffirming Serbia-US commitment to stronger future cooperation.

Pupin Initiative presented a Strategic Dialogue proposal to boost Serbia-US ties, balancing security, trade, culture, and military neutrality.

Important discussion with Kathleen Larkin, Director for the Balkans and Central Europe at the National Security Council.

The Pupin Forum in Washington gathered key US and Serbian leaders, highlighting stronger ties, energy cooperation, and Serbia’s Western alignment.

Pupin Initiative met Rep. Claudia Tenney to discuss Serbia-US relations, Kosovo rights, and Western Balkans prosperity.

Pupin Initiative met Deputy Assistant Secretary Sasha Kasanof to discuss strengthening Serbia-US ties and advancing the Strategic Dialogue proposal.

Vuk Velebit met with Serbia’s Chargé d'Affaires in DC to discuss the Pupin Forum and propose a Serbia–US Strategic Dialogue framework.

Pupin Initiative’s Kosovo mission exposed systemic discrimination against Serbs, highlighting rights violations, exclusion, and cultural suppression.

Pupin Fellows visited the US Embassy, met Ambassador Christopher Hill, and learned about diplomacy, military cooperation, and human rights sectors.

Pupin Fellows visited Ovation BBDO and Advisory Board member Nataša Filipović for insights into marketing and career advice in Serbia.

Pupin Fellows visited Serbia’s Foreign Ministry, met Minister Marko Đurić, and discussed US-Serbia relations, diplomacy, and ministry reforms.

The inaugural Pupin Forum in Belgrade focused on strengthening US-Serbia ties, investment, tech innovation, and regional partnership in the Balkans.

Pupin Fellows visited Databricks Belgrade, learning from Advisory Board member Dragan Tomić about Serbia’s IT growth and startup opportunities.

Vuk Velebit met Under Secretary Elizabeth Allen to discuss enhancing relations, economic ties, and regional stability in the Western Balkans.

At Georgetown University, Vuk Velebit discussed Serbia-US relations and the Pupin Initiative’s impact as a guest on the “Europe Desk” podcast.

Pupin Initiative met Jeremy Long at the National Security Council, aiming to amplify Serbia’s voice in Washington and strengthen US-Balkans relations.

Pupin Fellowship visited NCR Voyix; GM Stefan Lazarevic highlighted how Serbia’s talent attracts leading American companies to open hubs locally.

Pupin Initiative and Ryan Ottman hosted a spring cocktail in Belgrade, gathering business, media, and government to discuss Serbia’s tech growth.

Vuk Velebit met Assistant Secretary James O'Brian in Belgrade to discuss strengthening Serbia-US ties crucial for Western Balkans stability.

The Pupin Fellowship launch, hosted by Mr. Ottman, featured inspiring talks by Strahinja Matejić and Marko Grujičić, marking a new start for students.

Pupin Initiative donated 50 international relations and diplomacy books to the Faculty of Political Sciences to support student learning and growth.

Dražen Šumić, Microsoft Serbia director, hosted our participants and shared insights on Belgrade’s innovative development center and its talent.

Stanford MBA students visited Serbia to learn about the Pupin Initiative and Serbia’s talent, building future US-Serbia ambassadors and stronger ties.

Pupin Talks in Belgrade—a new panel series exploring shared values, success, and Serbia-US relations with experts and journalists.

Faculty of Political Science and Pupin Initiative signed an MoU to support students with resources and practical skills via the Fellowship program.

Pupin Initiative hosted a reception for Serbian professionals in California and Arizona, fostering US-Serbia ties with support from Nash Subotic.

The Pupin Initiative organized a visit to Mihajlo Pupin’s People’s House, attended by Ambassador Hill and Prime Minister Brnabić.

Kicking off 2024, we thanked our supporters in Serbia and the US, renewing our commitment to deepen Serbia-US ties and regional partnership.

At the Serbian Embassy in DC, the Pupin Initiative hosted a reception to unite the community and strengthen Serbia-US relations with embassy support.

Bishop Irinej Dobrijević and Father Vasilij Vranić for shared insights and supported Pupin Initiative’s work uniting the Serbian community in the US.

A candid talk with Congresswoman Claudia Tenney on boosting Serbia-US ties and Western Balkans cooperation. Grateful for her support.

We met Rep. Eric Swalwell to discuss strengthening US-Serbia ties and gifted him a Serbian national team jersey. Grateful for his support and time.

Pupin Initiative met US Envoy Gabriel Escobar to discuss strengthening Serbia-US relations and advancing strategic cooperation.

Pupin Initiative team met US and Serbian officials in Belgrade and DC to boost Serbia–US ties and promote strategic cooperation.

Pupin Initiative launched in Belgrade with leaders, aiming to strengthen Serbian-American ties through policy, forums, and community building.