Luka Ignac

Luka Ignac

Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Luka Ignac is an Assistant Director for the Transatlantic Security Initiative (TSI)…

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Experience

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    Atlantic Council

    Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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    Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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    Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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    Washington DC-Baltimore Area

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    Washington, DC

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    Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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    Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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    United States

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    Berlin Area, Germany

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    Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve Louvain-la-Neuve, Wallonie, Belgique

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    Washington, District Of Columbia, États-Unis

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    United States

Education

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    Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service

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    - Part of the inaugural cohort of McHenry Fellows with Institute for the Study of Diplomacy (ISD),
    - Certificate candidate in the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy - capstone course under Ambassador Jeffrey DeLaurentis, focusing on multilateralism and U.S. leadership, with an emphasis on U.S. engagement with the European Union.
    - Focus: Transatlantic cooperation; Transatlantic security

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    Activities and Societies: Courses: Crisis Diplomacy (Amb. Wolfgang Ischinger), Espionage and Diplomacy (Dr. Murciano), Nuclear Weapons in 21st century (Dr. Marina Henke), Crisis Management (Hustedt and Wegrich)

    Successfully completed study abroad program with a high academic achievement.

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    Activities and Societies: Presidential Ambassador, Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha, Ambassador Vaky Award, Stephen Charles Sellett Award for Best Senior in Political Science, Ralph Carl Best Senior in French Award.

    Recipient of the prestigious Vera Scholar at DePauw University. Graduated summa cum laude (GPA:3.96/4.0). Received Ferid Murad Medal for best academic achievement.

    Theses:
    - How NATO endures? The role of crises in alliance preservation;
    - The Myth of the General: The continuing presence of Charles de Gaulle in French public discourse

Licenses & Certifications

  • UN Diplomacy Academy

    Croatian Society for United Nations

    Issued

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer

    HERMES

    - Present 11 years 10 months

    Human Rights

    Certified peer-guide trainer for Anne Frank Exhibition and peer-guide for the Anne Frank Exhibit.

  • Debate Trainer

    Croatian Debate Society

    - 8 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    Primary school debate trainer. Prepared teams for international and national competitions. Certified judge.

  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Member

    GOLD Alumni Board DePauw University

    - Present 3 years

    Education

Publications

  • How NATO Endures - The role of crises in alliance preservation

    Review of Transatlantic Affairs

    Ignac, L. (2020). How NATO Endure - The role of crises in alliance preservation. Review of Transatlantic Affairs, IV(1), 56-73.

    See publication

  • European Global Strategy - How to operationalize in the context of Europe’s neighborhood

    Review of European & Transatlantic Affairs, 3(1), 23-31.

    Other authors

Projects

  • European Conference 2019

    Prepared and presented a briefing and held a workshop on the EU Accession of Serbia with the specific emphasis on the EU-mediated dialogue and the normalization of relations between Serbia and Kosovo.

    See project

  • One Young World

    Participated as a Delegate of Croatia on one of the biggest youth leadership summits. Attended lectures by Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, prominent public figures and corporate leaders. Had the honour to serve as a member of a drafting committee for The Hague Youth Declaration on Human Rights. Selected by Audi AG to participate at "MQ! Mobility Quotient Summit".

    See project

  • Digital Economy Youth Summit

    Member of the Cybersecurity Policy Committee.
    Drafted Policy on advancing European cybersecurity and cyber-deterrence.

  • Clinton Global Initiative University 2017

    Chosen to participate at the CGIU 2017 and to present my commitment to action in the youth empowerment sector. Presented My Global Voice World to panelists and participants. Had opportunity to shake hands with former President Bill Clinton.

    See project

  • European Horizons Midwestern Regional Conference

    BREXIT Political Committee Member.
    Drafted policy proposal on preparing EU for BREXIT

  • European Student Conference Yale University

    Participant in Foreign and Security Committee. Drafted a policy about operationalizing European Global Strategy. Participate in panel discussion with Member of the EP, French Ambassador, and Economics Nobel Laureate.

    See project

  • NATO 2030 Youth Summit

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    Organised in cooperation with the Munich Security Conference, the NATO 2030 Youth Summit aims to bring together 18-35 year-old citizens from NATO Allied and partner countries for an online conversation with Mr. Stoltenberg and a series of interactive debates focused on keeping NATO strong militarily, making it stronger politically and taking a more global approach.

    See project

  • UN Diplomacy Academy 2016

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    Youngest participant of the Academy:
    Organized by the Croatian UN Society and Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs.

  • Global-In-Fellowship

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    Participant at the Fellowship, sponsored by U.S. Embassy Berlin and Erasmus+

  • Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship

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    Chosen as the only participant by the U.S. Embassy Zagreb.

Honors & Awards

  • Ferid Murad Medal

    DePauw University

    The Ferid Murad Medal recognizes the senior who has had the most significant scholarly and/or artistic achievements during his or her time at DePauw.

  • Ralph Carl Best Senior in French Award

    DePauw University

    Given annually to the outstanding senior major with the highest GPA in French.

  • Stephen Charles Sellett Memorial Award for Outstanding Senior in Political Science

    DePauw University

    The Stephen Charles Sellett Memorial Award is the Department's award for the outstanding senior political science major. It was established in 1971 by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Sellett in honor of their son, Stephen Charles Sellett, a DePauw graduate who was killed in action in Vietnam in 1970.

  • Walker Cup Finalist

    DePauw University

    Walker Cup is presented annually to the member of the Senior Class who has been determined to have done the most for DePauw during his or her college course.

  • Presidential Ambassador

    DePauw University, Office of the President

    The DePauw Presidential Ambassadors are DePauw's best and brightest leaders chosen because they personify the charisma and spirit of today's DePauw student. These seniors serve as official student representatives at university and alumni gatherings.

  • Phi Beta Kappa

    DePauw University

    Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest and most respected honorary society in the US.

  • Pi Sigma Alpha

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    Pi Sigma Alpha is a national political science honor society.

  • Richard Watson Bunch Best Junior in Political Science Award

    DePauw University

    This award is given annually to the outstanding junior studying political science at DePauw University.

  • Vaky Inter-American Relations Grants (2018)

    DePauw University Political Science Departement

    The Vaky Fund provides support for exemplary students to participate in off-campus experiences related to Inter-American Relations.

  • Dean's List '17, ‘18, ‘19, and ‘20

    DePauw University

    Named to the Dean's List of DePauw University for all semesters on campus. Requirement GPA>3.5.

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • French

    Full professional proficiency

  • Croatian

    Native or bilingual proficiency

Organizations

  • European Horizons

    Georgetown University Chapter Member

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  • Croatian Debate Society

    Part of National Team

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    Took part in more than 15 international tournaments.

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