Jovan Tripkovic

Freelance Journalist

Jovan Tripkovic is a freelance journalist specializing in the intersection of religion, politics, and international relations. He was an editorial fellow at Religion Unplugged, where he covered Orthodox Christianity. Jovan holds master’s degrees in European and Global Studies from the University of Padova and Political Science from the University of Wyoming, where he also served as a teaching assistant. He graduated with a degree in Political Science from Caldwell University in New Jersey.

During his academic journey, Jovan was a Shaftesbury Fellow at the Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy and a Wilbur Fellow at the Russell Kirk Center. His writing has appeared in Religion UnpluggedInside the Vatican, and other notable publications.

Driven by a passion for understanding the influence of religion on international affairs, Jovan focuses on how Orthodox Christianity shapes global political dynamics. He is currently working on a series of analytical pieces examining the geopolitics of Orthodox Christianity.

Jovan Tripkovic's Work

Why Slava Matters In Orthodox Serbian Culture

Religion Unplugged

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Explainer

St. Vitus Day: 5 Serbian Orthodox Monasteries To Explore When Visiting Kosovo

Religion Unplugged

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Listicle

St. Vitus Day: Why The Feast Is So Important To Orthodox Serbs

Religion Unplugged

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Explainer

Q&A With Author Mark David Hall: Christian Nationalism

Religion Unplugged

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Interview

Orthodox Easter: Calendar Question Continues To Split The Church

Religion Unplugged

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Analysis

Q&A With Journalist And Author Carrie Sheffield

Religion Unplugged

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Interview

5 Orthodox Christian Books That Deal With Environmentalism

Religion Unplugged

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Listicle

‘The Russian World’: The Document That Rocked Orthodoxy

Religion Unplugged

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Analysis

Remembering The 2004 Pogrom Against Orthodox Serbs In Kosovo

Religion Unplugged

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Opinion