Blaž is a young professional in security and defence, currently working as an adviser at the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia, Defence Policy Directorate. He holds a master’s degree in defence studies from the University of Ljubljana, and has been focusing on various aspects of international security and cooperation ever since he began studies. Strongly believing in international security cooperation and Euro-Atlantic integration, he is also actively engaged as president of Youth Section of the Euro-Atlantic Council of Slovenia, which has the objective of raising awareness, and promoting and presenting the values of European and transatlantic cooperation to the broader public in Slovenia and beyond.