On July 14–18, students of the Bachelor’s Programs in Diplomacy and International Relations and Public Administration at the Caucasus School of Governance presented and defended their theses before the commissions.
The four commissions were composed of academic staff from the School of Governance, including:
Eka Akobia, Dean, Affiliated Professor; Emir Eteria, Affiliated Professor; Giorgi Tskhadaia, Affiliated Professor; Giorgi Muchaidze, Affiliated Associate Professor; Davit Bakradze, Affiliated Associate Professor; Grigol Julukhidze, Affiliated Professor; Nana Pirtskhelani, Affiliated Associate Professor; Givi Amiranashvili, Affiliated Associate Professor; Giorgi Bobghiashvili, Visiting Lecturer.
During the defense, students presented their bachelor's theses and research findings. The works were evaluated in two components: writing and oral presentation.
The following papers were presented:
Public Administration Bachelor’s Program:
- Danelia Mariam – The impact of employee engagement strategies on job satisfaction in public sector organizations
- Orkodashvili Mariam – Employee motivation strategies and their impact on organizational success
- Benidze Liziko – Employment policy in the public service and its impact on efficiency
- Beselia Mariam – Management in matrix structures: transformation in the public sector
- Khachidze Giorgi – Motivation mechanisms in the public sector: problems and ways to solve them
- Tsanava Irine – The Impact of The Quality of Democracy on The Effectiveness of The Public Service
- Bezhanishvili Mariam – Implementation Of E-Government in Georgia: Problems and Challenges
- Berdekhelia Vera – The Impact of The Level of Corruption on Trust in Public Institutions: The Example of Georgia
- Gongadze Tato – Digital Governance and Self-Government Efficiency: The Role of Electronic Services in Municipal Governance of Georgia
- Atabadze Nino – The Revolving Door Effect in Public Governance: The Impact of Civil Servants' Movement on The Quality of Governance and Its Regulation Mechanism
- Kiknadze Ilia – Ways To Eliminate Anti-Democratic Processes In The European Region With The Help Of Democracy Protection Mechanisms
- Tavelishvili Lela – Government Propaganda In The Post-Soviet Space And Its Impact On Public Policy
- Tikanashvili Tekla - Identifying Disinformation To Ensure Effective E-Governance Based On The Example Of Georgia And Austria;
- Gogitidze Gvantsa - Compliance Of Georgia's Anti-Corruption Policy With EU Anti-Corruption Standards And Recommendations: An Analysis Of Performance And Effectiveness;
- Kikacheishvili Luka - Crisis Management In Georgia: The Role Of Public Organizations In Managing Natural Disasters;
- Jorbenadze Keti - Optimization Of Bureaucratic Processes: Delivery Of State Services Through Electronic Channels;
- Tatulashvili David - The Impact Of Georgia's EU Cooperation On The Development Of Environmental Protection Policy In Georgia;
Diplomacy and International Relations Bachelor's Program:
- Darchia Elene - US-China Relations: Competition and Cooperation in the Global Economy;
- Bartia Ana - The Struggle for Global Economic Influence: China's "One Belt, One Road" Initiative and the US-EU Strategy;
- Saltkhutsishvili Gela - The Rise of Populist Political Parties and Their Impact on German and French Foreign Policy;
- Lomidze Elene - The Rwandan Genocide: The Responsibility of the International Community and Its Impact on Contemporary Conflicts;
- Sarjveladze Nikoloz - Ethnic Persecution and International Accountability: Analysis of the Rohingya Crisis and the Global Response;
- Gogriashvili Giorgi - The End of Bashar al Assad's Regime and New Geopolitical Challenges;
- Tonia Ana - The Role of Diplomatic Negotiations in the Peace Process: Strengths and Weaknesses of the Oslo Accords
- Chaia Natalia - Brexit Negotiations: Difficulties and Challenges;
- Sabashvili Mariam - The Second Karabakh War and Its Impact on Regional Stability;
- Vakhtangishvili Sopo - China's Territorial Dispute in The South China Sea: The Geopolitical Significance of The Region, Security, National Interests of The Republic of China Based on Historical Narratives and The Role of Nationalism in The Dispute;
- Kartsivadze Koba - Russia's Hybrid War in the Black Sea Regions: Challenges to Georgia's National Security and Western Support;
- Sepashvili Natia - Sanctions as a Foreign Policy Tool: Effectiveness, Results, and Global Stability;
- Iagorashvili Elene - The Coexistence of Self-Determination and Conflict-Based Secessions in International Politics Against the Background of Multiculturalism;
- Gabadadze Keso - Energy as A Tool of Diplomacy: The Policy of The Russian Federation to Use Energy Resources as A Weapon;
- Edilashvili Papuna - The Impact of Migration Policy on The Foreign Policy of European Countries;
- Shoshiashvili Zurab - “The impact of Russian propaganda on Georgian politics after the 2008 war”;
- Otarashvili Otari - Cyberterrorism - A Growing Global Threat in the Age of Artificial Intelligence;
- Bregvadze Katerina - The Paradox of Institutionalization of Taliban Rule: Power Consolidation Strategies and Their Effectiveness After 2021;
- Karabaki Nia - The Economics of Terrorism: How Terrorist Groups Operate Like Businesses and How They Can Be Dismantled;
- Datuashvili Data - The Global Transformation of Terrorism and Its Impact on the North Caucasus Region;
- Chakhnashvili Eteri - The Impact of Religion on Global Terrorism and the Effectiveness of Counterterrorism;
- Jigauri Mariam - The Impact of Globalization on Political Communication and Propaganda Narratives in Georgia;
- Kikilashvili Sofio - How Authoritarian Regimes Use Conspiracy Theories to Control Public Opinion. (Russia, China, Turkey);
- Bezarashvili Elene - The Impact of the Language and Format of Information Obtained in the Formation of Political Views and Understanding: The Case of Georgia;
- Khvedelidze Neli - Russia's Information War, The Encouragement of Radical Right-Wing Parties in The EU States and Its Impact on The EU's Security Policy;
- Jashiashvili Lasha - Historical Narratives and National Identity: How Japan's Territorial Disputes Shape Public Opinion in Terms of Foreign Policy;
- Beridze Ilia - The Fight Against Disinformation During the Election Period: The 2017 French Presidential Election;
- Bokeria Nodar - The Role of Oil and Gas in Shaping Russia's Foreign Policy: Investigate How Energy Export Have Been Utilized as Tools of Political Leverage, Particulary in Relations with Neighboring Countries and The European Union;
- Maisuradze Ekaterina - Russia Energy Diplomacy in Asia: Expending Integration of Political Influence - A Case Study of China;
- Beboshvili Mikheil - The Changing Role of Energy Drivers in Turkey's Foreign Policy;
- Gogiani Ana - The Fight Against International Terrorism and US Security Policy in The Era of Hybrid Threats;
- Berukashvili Giorgi - EU Climate Diplomacy - Counterbalancing the Challenges of the Union's Modern Energy Security;
- Jikia Keta - Geopolitical Power Corridor: Analysis of Political Aspects of the Implementation and Development of the Trans-Caspian Pipeline Project
- Kukchishvili Barbara - Israel's Energy Interests in the Mediterranean Region - The Pursuit of Geostrategic Influence;
- Kavzinadze Ani - China's Energy Diplomacy in the Caspian Sea Region and Its Impact on Energy Competition with Russia;
- Tsitskhvaia Nana - From Tariffs to Pipelines: The Impact of the Trump Administration on China's Energy Security and the Struggle for Global Influence;
- Bekuraidze Mariami - New Geopolitical Trends of the Eurasian Economic Union - The Future of the European Union - The Swedish Model of Eurasian Economic Independence;
- Lazarashvili Lizi - Cooperation between Georgia and NATO in the Context of Black Sea Security;
- Okruashvili Kristine - Georgia's Strategic Role in the Security Structure of the South Caucasus;
- Gogia Mariam - Hybrid War and Propaganda: Mechanisms of Russia's Action and Strategies for Defense Against It on the Examples of Georgia and Ukraine;
- Kipshidze Luka - Foreign Policy Dilemma of Modern Georgia and the Issue of National Security;
- Nikuradze Nino - Euro-Atlantic Security System after the End of the Cold War and the Collapse of the Soviet Union: The Role of NATO and the European Union in Protecting Western Democracy;
- Gegenava David - China's Use of Economic Pressure Against Taiwan in 2016–2023;
- Reva Ani - Russia's Soft Power in Armenia (2018–2023);
- Mikaberidze Nika - Changing Russian Hybrid War Tactics 2014–2022;
- Beridze Greta - Turkey's Strategic Balance in the Black Sea Region 2014–2023: Between NATO and Russia;
- Kochlamazashvili Luka - Digital Platforms as Catalysts of Conflict: The Role of Social Media in the Myanmar Genocide;
- Moistrapeshvili Nino - The Global and Regional Impact of the Iranian Revolution: Political Changes and World Consequences;
- Mamadashvili Anna - Iran-Saudi Arabia Competition in the Middle East: Impact on Regional Security;
- Chkoidze David - Why the Oslo Talks Failed to Create a Lasting Peace between Israel and Palestine, Despite Great Diplomatic Efforts;
- Minashvili Giorgi - When Do States End Military Neutrality - Based on the Examples of Finland and Sweden;
- Samniashvili Dachi - Global Health and Foreign Policy at the United Nations.
