On June 1, the XIV Student Scientific Conference of the School of Governance was held at Caucasus University.

The purpose of the annual conference is to cover current trends in international relations and public administration and to encourage students to engage in academic research activities.

The reports were presented and the students were given formative evaluations by the representatives of the academic jury, with the following composition: Eka Akobia, dean of the School of Governance, professor; Emir Eteria, professor of the School of Governance, Nana Firtskhelani, associate professor of the School of Governance, Tinatin Kuprashvili, guest lecturer.

9 reports were presented at the conference:

• Anna Dolidze, Nikoloz Katchakhidze. Bachelor's program of public administration, III year

Topic: Assessing the Independence and Accountability of the Anti-Corruption Bureau as a Supervisory Body: Analysis of the Legal Framework.

• Mariam Arsenashvili, Nini Gordadze. Diplomacy and International Relations Bachelor Program, IV year.

Topic: "Small states and neutrality as a foreign policy choice" Supervisor: Rati Pholavadze, guest lecturer.

• Lili Bolkvadze, Nia Baramadze. Diplomacy and International Relations Bachelor Program, IV year.

Topic: The influence of Russia's energy interests on the military apolitical conflict in Eastern Partnership countries (Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova) Supervisor: Nana Firtskhelani, associate professor.

• Mariam Bliadze, Ana Lotaria. Diplomacy and International Relations Bachelor Program, IV year

Topic: "Strategy of EU member states regarding the repatriation of returned foreign fighters" supervisor: Giorgi Goguadze, affiliated assistant professor.

• Mariami Sharashidze. Bachelor's program of public administration, IV year

Topic: "Assessment of the impact of regulation, the current situation and prospects of Georgia" Supervisor: Mariam Phiphia, guest lecturer

• Ana Razmadze, Nino Moipreshvili. Diplomacy and International Relations Bachelor Program, III year

Topic: "US intervention in Iraq and its consequences on the geopolitics of the region" Head: Niko Kelbakiani, guest lecturer

• Barbara Kukchishvili. Diplomacy and International Relations Bachelor Program, II year

Topic: "America - China trade war and its consequences"

• Lizi Lazarashvili. Diplomacy and International Relations Bachelor Program, II year

Topic: "The Role of New Democracies in International Relations: Challenges and Opportunities on the Road to Democratic Transition" Leader: Tamar Charkvian, Affiliated Associate Professor

• Tatia Ushikishvili, Neli Khvedelidze. Diplomacy and International Relations Bachelor's Program. II year

Topic: International law and neglect of contractual obligations by the Russian Federation 2014; Against the backdrop of the 2022 Russia-Ukraine war and the response of the West"

The following speakers came in first, second and third at the conference:

I place - Ana Dolidze, Nikoloz Katchakhidze.

II place - Mariam Arsenashvili, Nini Gordadze.

III place - Lili Bolkvadze, Nia Baramadze.