Goran Filic

BIO

Dr. Goran Filic is native of Dallas, Texas. Holds an undergraduate degree in Finance with minor in Economics from Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business in Dallas. Completed graduate studies at Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs obtaining master’s degree in International Affairs. Awarded doctoral scholarship earning a Ph.D. degree in Political Science from University of Milan. Currently assigned on Jean Monnet Project commissioned by European Union in partnership with University of Bologna with focus on Democratization and Reconciliation of Western Balkans. Dr. Filic has published articles on the topics of conflict management, democratization, reconciliation and peace sustainability in the post conflict societies, ethnic mobilization and anti-nationalism. His main research focus is former Yugoslavia. In his spare time he’s an avid cyclists, soccer, and table tennis player, appreciates Adriatic Dalmatian islands and Italian Alpine region. He’s involved with community and coaches little league soccer and basketball at his local YMCA in Dallas.