Ljupcho Petkovski is a development policy practitioner with formal training in post-structuralist political theory and international relations (University of Essex, University in Skopje, University in Ljubljana). Petkovski has over a decade long experience with working in think-tanks, including at managerial positions (Director of EuroThink Skopje 2017-2020). He has published tens of academic and policy documents, primarily focusing on political ideologies such as populism, authoritarianism and nationalism. His current academic passions concern the links between technological innovation, digitalization, and growth of regressive ideologies.