Risto Karajkov is a freelance writer and analyst based in Skopje, Macedonia. He holds a PhD in development from the University of Bologna, and a number of fellowships including from the Centre for Civil Society at Johns Hopkins University. Risto writes frequently about Balkan affairs for a number of media outlets. His work has appeared in Osservatorio Balcani, Currier des Balkans, Transitions Online, European Voice, International Herald Tribune, New York Times, Worldpress, BusinessNewEurope, il Riformista.