Meetings and Discussions
Pankisi-based
Various activities are being continuously organized by young people living in the regions of Georgia within the framework of the small grants project. This time, the Pankisi-based "Illuminator" center held a working meeting in the Akhmeta Municipality City Hall with the head of the Culture Education, Sports, and Youth Affairs Department. Pankisi youth had the opportunity to talk…
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Discussion - "Expected political consequences of the restoration of railway traffic between Russia and Georgia through occupied Abkhazia"
On July 18, 2023, Rondeli Foundation hosted a discussion - "Expected political consequences of the restoration of railway traffic between Russia and Georgia through occupied Abkhazia"
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''Community Youth Engagement in the Regions of Georgia'' Project Participants Award Ceremony in Khulo
The "Community Youth Engagement in the Regions of Georgia" project has become a center of attraction for students living in the regions of Georgia and already has gathered about 1,200 young school students from the mountainous region of Adjara and the Adigeni municipality.
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The series of meetings in the regions on the topic: ”Georgia awaiting EU candidate status: prospects and challenges.”
The Rondeli Foundation continues the series of meetings in the regions on the topic: ”Georgia awaiting EU candidate status: prospects and challenges.” Foundation fellows Kakha Gogolashvili and Aleks Petriashvili met with the local NGOs and media in Telavi and Kutaisi. The discussion covered the history of the establishment of the EU and its importance, the challenges Georgia…
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''Community Youth Engagement in the Regions of Georgia'' Project Participants Award Ceremony
On June 15, Rondeli Foundation organized an Award and Graduation Ceremony of the ''Community Youth Engagement in the Regions of Georgia'' project held at the Adigeni public school. The winners of the final quiz of 2023 from the public schools of Adigeni, the village of Mokhe and Zarzma Academy received special prizes and a trip to participate in Rondeli Summer Camp.
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The eleventh meeting of the Georgia-EU civil society platform was held at Rondeli Foundation
On June 8, 2023, the eleventh meeting of the Georgia-EU civil society platform was held at Rondeli Foundation.
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A quiz was held for the students in Khulo Municipality Public School
On May 11, 2023, of the Khulo Municipality Public School, a quiz was held for the students. The quiz is conducted on the basis of the "My World" magazine published by the Rondeli Foundation and aims to encourage reading and cognition among schoolchildren. The winners of the quiz will be awarded participation in the summer camp and various prizes. The project "Community…
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The project "Children are not Born with Prejudices"
On April 26, Rondeli Foundation organized a photo exhibition and a lecture in the village Jokolo, Pankisi Gorge, within the framework of the project "Children are not Born with Prejudices". Students of the public schools of Jokolo, Omalo and Duisi attended the event. The photo book “Us – 30 Stories” is a collaboration of writer Archil Kikodze and photographer…
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Rondeli Foundation project students met the US Ambassador, Kelly Degnan
On April 19, 2023, the participants of the Rondeli Foundation project "Community Youth Engagement in the Regions of Georgia" met the US Ambassador, Kelly Degnan, in Khulo township.
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The presentation of policy documents
On April 13 GFSIS the presentation of policy documents was held at GFSIS. Civil servants from various state agencies presented public policy documents on a number of crucial issues. The project participants developed policy papers during six-month-long training program under the supervision of GFSS mentors. The event was conducted within the framework of the project Capacity Building…
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Three Seas Initiative (3SI): The right time and right place for the 3SI to be discussed in Georgia
On April 11, 2023 Rondeli Foundation, in cooperation with the Romanian Embassy in Georgia, hosted a discussion on "Three Seas Initiative (3SI): The right time and right place for the 3SI to be discussed in Georgia."
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A discussion on "China's Diplomatic Maneuvers"
On March 24th, Rondeli Foundation hosted a discussion on "China's Diplomatic Maneuvers".
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Recent Development of Japan's Security and Diplomacy
On February 28, a meeting of Georgian expert and analytical circles was held at the Rondeli Foundation with Mr. Shinichi Kitayoka, a former adviser to the Prime Minister of Japan on foreign security issues, who also headed the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as its president in 2015-2022. Mr. Kitaka spoke at length about the goals of Japan's modern foreign policy and the…
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Full-scale Russian Invasion of Ukraine One Year After: Formula of Peace
Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies (Rondeli Foundation), in partnership with the Embassy of Ukraine in Georgia and with support of the Embassy of Poland in Georgia, organized a discussion to mark one year after the start of Russia’s brutal and unprovoked full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine. The GFSIS discussion was dedicated to assessing the one-year…
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"Engagement of National Minorities in Political Processes for a Better Future”
On December 23, within the framework of the "Participatory Politics and National Minorities" project the Rondel Foundation hosted a roundtable discussion on "Engagement of National Minorities in Political Processes for a Better Future”. Scholars, journalists, and civil activists representing national minorities from Tbilisi and different regions of Georgia, as well as…
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discussion: Two Years after the Karabakh War: Searching for Peace.
On December 20th, the Rondeli Foundation hosted a discussion - Two Years after the Karabakh War: Searching for Peace - with the participation of distinguished scholars and experts from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Georgia.
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the Rondeli Foundation, with support from the USAID Economic Governance Program, presented a report on the institutional environment for fintech development
On December 6th, the Rondeli Foundation, with support from the USAID Economic Governance Program, presented a report on the institutional environment for fintech development.
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Empowered Women for Secure and Equal Environment within the framework of the 16 Days of Activism campaign against gender-based violence
On December 8-9 the Rondeli Foundation hosted a seminar and discussion: Empowered Women for Secure and Equal Environment within the framework of the 16 Days of Activism campaign against gender-based violence.
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The impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the Middle East
At the Rondeli Foundation, we have resumed discussions about current events that were suspended due to Covid-19 regulations. On November 21, we held a meeting on the topic of "The impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the Middle East". Rondeli foundation fellows Alexi Petriashvili, Zurab Batiashvili, and former Ambassador of Georgia to Iran (2004-2009). Levan Asatiani participated…
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A public lecture "The Competition for Influence: Russia, China and the U.S"
On 16 October, Rondeli Foundation hosted a public lecture "The Competition for Influence: Russia, China and the U.S" by Dr. Vivian S. Walker, the Executive Director of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy at the Department of State. The lecture was followed by the discussion, moderated by the Rondeli Foundation Senior Fellow Ambassador Giorgi Badridze. Representatives…
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DYNAMICS AND STRUCTURE OF GEORGIA‘S TRADE WITH THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION (Before and After the full-scale Russian Invasion in Ukraine) 
The ZEITENWENDE in German Foreign Policy And The Eastern Partnership 
