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Understanding the European Charter for Regional and Minority Languages

14 September 2010

On 13-14 September 2010 the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies (GFSIS) hosted a two-day international workshop on the subject of “Understanding the European Charter for Regional or Minority languages”.

Alfred Theyer Mahan: Georgia and limits of American Seapower

15 June 2010

On June 15, 2010, GFSIS and Georgian Security Analysis Center (GSAC) hosted a public seminar, “Alfred Theyer Mahan: Georgia and limits of American Seapower”. The chairman of the seminar was Dr. Alexander Rondeli, president, GFSIS.

Guests From the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs

07 May 2010

JINSA is a nearly 4 decades old national organization based in Washington D.C. It receives support from thousands of members nationwide and is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of key figures in the national security community and leadership throughout the United States.

Global Security Policy at the Crossroad: A Norwegian Perspective

15 April 2010

On April 15, 2010 Norway’s Deputy Defense Minister (State Secretary) Espen Barth Eide spoke on current international environment and new tendencies in International security system.

Roundtable Meeting for Samtskhe-Javakheti Residents

14 April 2010

On 14 April 2010 GFSIS hosted a roundtable meeting for Samtskhe-Javakheti residents and Tbilisi-based international & non-governmental organizations representing the civil society sector.

U.S. Ambassador John Bass Meets GFSIS Program Alumni

22 March 2010

On March 22, the U.S. Ambassador to Georgia, H.E. John R. Bass met with the alumni of the program, National Security and International Relations, at the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies (GFSIS).

Grigol Vashadze at GFSIS

23 February 2010

On 23 February 2010, The Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies hosted a meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Mr. Grigol Vashadze and independent experts.

The Black Sea Peacebuilding Network

13 November 2009

On November 13, 2009 the third meeting of the experts involved in Georgian component of “The Black Sea Peacebuilding Network” project was held in Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies (GFSIS).

Meeting of Experts

25 September 2009

On September 25, 2009 the meeting of experts was held in GFSIS. It was the first meeting held in the format of Georgian component of "The Black Sea Peacebuilding Network" project. The project is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland and in cooperation with the Crisis Management Initiative.

Roundtable Discussion in Marneuli

30 May 2009

On May 29, 2009 a roundtable discussion with the representatives of civil society of Kvemo Kartli and U.S. Ambassador to Georgia, HE John Tefft, was held at GFSIS's regional Public Policy office in Marneuli. The regional Public Policy Units (PPUs) in Marneuli, Kvemo Kartli and Akhalkalaki, Samtskhe-Javakheti, were established in the framework of the program, "Enhancing Capacity of Ethnic Civil Society Groups to Actively Participate in Pubic Policy Debate" supported by the Government of Finland since February 2009.

On 18 March, 2009, The Honorable John Tefft, Ambassador of the United States to Georgia Visited the GFSIS

18 March 2009

HE John Tefft spoke on Policy Challenges in Times of Transition. About 50 participants from local NGOs, Civil Society organizations, Universities of Tbilisi participated in the event. After a presentation a number of questions related to Georgia were directed to HE John Tefft who answered them.

Members of Norwegian Government's Security Policy Commission Visit

13 March 2009

Members of Norwegian Government's Security Policy Commission, led by Mr. Kjetil Skogrand, visited the GFSIS on March 12, 2009. They discussed Georgia's security policy and GEORGIA-Russian relations with local experts.

NATO Secretary General Jap de Hoop Scheffer Visits GFSIS

16 September 2008

Jaap de Hoop Scheffer NATO Secretary General paid short term visit to GFSIS in order to meet leaders of Georgian NGOs.

Fifteen Ambassadors from Different Countries Visit GFSIS

16 September 2008

Ambassadors from thirteen European countries, USA and Canada meet with representatives of 35 Georgian NGOs. Georgia's territorial integrity, independence and sovereignty within its international recognized borders and other crucial for Georgia issues were discussed.

Kakha Lomaia Meets to Local NGO Representatives

12 September 2008

Under the GFSIS initiative Mr. Kakha Lomaia, Georgia's Secretary of Security Council visits GFSIS. At the beginning of the discussion he offered to the audience official information on how the military conflict between Russia and Georgia started, what was the position of Georgian Government from the very beginning and till the date of meeting.

Frozen Conflicts Forum at the GFSIS

19 June 2008

The GFSIS, in partnership with the Atlantic Council of the United States and the Harriman Institute at Columbia University, hosted a Frozen Conflicts Forum on Abkhazia on 19 June, 2008. The day-long event, held at the Foundation's premises, featured four panels of presentations: Humanitarian Issues and IDP Returns, Security and Peacekeeping, CBMs and Recent Proposals and Russia's Role in the Abkhaz Conflict.

Daniel Fata Visits GFSIS

18 April 2008

Daniel P. Fata, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for European and NATO Policy, was a guest of the GFSIS on 18 April 2008. Mr Fata spoke to a group of Georgian governmental, civil society and media representatives on the results of the NATO Summit which took place in Bucharest, Romania earlier this month.

Colleen Graffy, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy, visits GFSIS

09 April 2008

On April 9, 2008 GFSIS hosted a discussion with Colleen Graffy, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. Ms. Graffy spoke about the intimate relation between public diplomacy and foreign policymaking.

Jeffrey Gedmin, the President of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Visits GFSIS

31 March 2008

On 31 March, 2008 GFSIS hosted a presentation by Jeffrey Gedmin, the President of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). David Kakabadze, the Director of RFE/RL's Georgia Service, joined Mr. Gedmin in the discussion. Mr. Gedmin spoke about the importance of a free press to the development of a stable democracy, and about the role of the press in Georgia.

Finnish Delegation Visits GFSIS

23 January 2008

On January 23, 2008 the Delegation of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Parliament of Finland led by Amb. Pertti Salolainen (MP, Chairman of the Committee) visited GFSIS and met with the Foundation President Alexander Rondeli. The current situation in Georgia and the prospects were discussed.

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