On 4 February, bachelor’s thesis defenses were held for students of the Diplomacy and International Relations and Public Administration undergraduate programs at the Caucasus School of Governance, Caucasus University. Students formally presented their research papers and key findings before the defense committee.
The oral defense committee consisted of academic staff from the School of Public Governance:
- Eka Akobia – Dean, Affiliated Professor
- Emir Eteria – Affiliated Professor
- Nana Pirtskhelani – Affiliated Associate Professor
- Tinatin Kuprashvili – Invited Lecturer
During the defenses, students showcased their bachelor’s theses and research outcomes. Evaluation was carried out based on two components: the written thesis and the oral presentation. The following research topics were presented:
- Dea Chavleshveli – Public Service Management in Crisis Situations: Georgia’s Experience During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Luka Gabodze – Accessibility of Public Services: Challenges and Prospects
- Lizi Bendeliani – The Role of Norwegian Gas in the EU’s Foreign Policy Since 2022: From Energy Dependence to Political Autonomy
