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Memorandum of Understanding between Rondeli Foundation and National Defence Academy

2018 / 02 / 28

On February 28, 2018 a Memorandum of Understanding between Rondeli Foundation and National Defence Academy was adopted. The MoU signed by Ekaterine Metreveli, the President of Rondeli Foundation and Colonel Zaza Japaridze, the Rector of National Defence Academy envisages to share the knowledge between the parties, encourage training and activities as well as implement joint projects. Amb.…

Iran and the Region - Interview with Alex Vatanka

2017 / 10 / 24

Signing of the Grant Agreement on Core Support between Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the Rondeli Foundation

2017 / 10 / 04

On October 4, 2017 Rondeli Foundation hosted the graduation of the class 2016-2017 of the training program “Capacity-building of the Georgian Leadership Community for Improved Decision-making and Negotiation Skills" and a ceremony of signing of the Grant Agreement on Core Support between the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the Rondeli Foundation.

Memorandum of Understanding with the Levan Mikeladze Diplomatic Training Centre

2017 / 06 / 23

On June 23, 2017 a Memorandum of Understanding between the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies (Rondeli Foundation) and the Levan Mikeladze Diplomatic Training Centre of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia was adopted.

The Benefits of the EU-Georgia Visa Liberalization

2017 / 03 / 02

In the video Mr. Vakhtang Makharoblishvili, the Deputy Minister of the Foreign Affairs of Georgia and Mr. Kakha Gogolasvhili, the Director of the EU Study Center discuss the EU-Georgia visa liberalization related issues as well as the advantages of visa-free travel to Europe for the citizens of Georgia.

John Smith Fellowship Programme Announced

2017 / 01 / 30

The John Smith Trust runs the Fellowship Programmes for exceptional candidates from Wider Europe (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine)

The 75th birthday anniversary of Alexander Rondeli at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University

2017 / 01 / 28

On January 28, 2017 the event dedicated to 25th anniversary of the Department of International Relations of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University as well as the 75th birthday anniversary of Dr. Alexander Rondleli, the first Head of the Department was held.

Gazprom Deal Puts Georgia at Risk of Becoming Energy Dependent on Russia

2016 / 02 / 11

While eyes are on Russian antics in Ukraine and Syria, Gazprom – the energy tentacle of the Kremlin's imperial ambitions – is feeling around for a tighter grip on Georgia. Moscow always times its nefarious activities when Western attention is diverted.

Rondeli Foundation joins the commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the Vilnius events of 13 January 1991

2016 / 01 / 13

“January 13, 1991 is as important for Lithuanian nation as April 9, 1989 for Georgian people. Today, we celebrate the Freedom Defenders' Day of Lithuania and we honour the fallen victims of the Soviet aggression who fought for Lithuania’s independence 25 years ago. The Vilnius events on 13 January did change the world, proving that will and determination for freedom is much…

In Memory of Alexander Rondeli

2015 / 06 / 16

US Embassy Tbilisi, Georgia Ambassador Norland and the entire staff of the American Embassy in Tbilisi join the friends and family of Alex Rondeli in mourning the loss of this distinguished scholar of international affairs. Generations of Georgian students, researchers and diplomats, as well as their counterparts in America and around the world, have benefited from his insights, wisdom and…

GFSIS 18-th in Central and Eastern Europe According to University of Pennsylvania Worldwide Think Tanks Rating

2014 / 01 / 29

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GFSIS Launched a New Initiative

2013 / 07 / 03

GFSIS launched a new initiative under which accredited ambassadors of Georgia’s partner nations visit GFSIS to meet with expert community, civil society representatives and GFSIS scholars to engage into the debate on issues of Georgia’s foreign policy and bilateral relations with their respective countries. H.E. Pieter Jan Langenberg, Ambassador of the Netherlands was the first…

New Initiative

2013 / 05 / 02

The Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies has launched a new initiative under which accredited ambassadors and heads of missions to Georgia visit GFSIS to meet with GFSIS and Georgian expert community. Ambassador Philippe Lefort, the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus was the first foreign diplomat to participate in this new initiative on 2 May, 2013.…

GFSIS and JTI Caucasus Signed a Memorandum of Understanding

2013 / 02 / 13

On February 13, 2013 The Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies hosted a ceremony of signing a Memorandum of Understanding between GFSIS and JTI Caucasus. The MoU was signed by Dr. Rondeli, President of GFSIS and JTI CAUCASUS LLC, General manager Paul Holloway.

GFSIS 19-th in Central and Eastern Europe According to University of Pennsylvania Worldwide Think Tanks Rating

2013 / 01 / 24

The management and entire staff of the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies (GFSIS) are proud that GFSIS took 19th place among 60 Think Tanks in Central and Eastern Europe (page 53 of the report).

Dr. Alexander Rondeli was awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland

2012 / 11 / 02

On November 2, 2012 President of GFSIS Dr. Alexander Rondeli was awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland

The Foundation Representatives Return from the United States

2004 / 10 / 19

On October 15, 2004 the President and the Vice-President of the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies, Alexander Rondeli and Temur Yakobashvili returned from their two-week working trip in the United States. During the trip, the Foundation President and Vice-President visited government offices, universities and think tanks to discuss security and democracy issues…

The Celebration of Europe Day in Batumi

2004 / 05 / 09

On May 9, 2004 the event “Europe Day” was held at Batumi State University. Mr.Kakha Gogolashvili, EU Studies Team leader from the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies participated in the celebration of the event. The event was attended by some high-level guests: President of Georgia, Minister of Interior Affairs, State Minister for EU Integration and Ambassadors…

The Foundation Representatives’ Working Visit to the United States

2004 / 03 / 06

On February 21, 2004 the representatives from the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies visited the United States under the framework of the Fullbright Alumni Initiative Program. The Foundation Senior Fellows – Professor Vladimer Papava, Dr. Archil Gegeshidze and the Research Fellow Dr. Ekaterine Metreveli delivered two presentations at Stanford…

2002 Yale World Fellows Program

2002 / 12 / 27

On December 27, 2002 Mr. Temuri Yakobashvili, the Vice President of Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies returned from U.S.A. after successfully completing the 2002 Yale World Fellows Program lasting one academic semester (September –December 2002) at the Yale University.Yale University established the World Fellows Program, which offers a group of emerging leaders…