Zurab Iashvili

• Established and spearheaded partnerships with Foreign Embassies, International Organizations, and observation missions in Georgia
• Facilitated cohesive collaboration among board members, fostering transparent communication and consensus-driven decision-making processes
• Analyzed and communicated strategic pathways to advance free and fair elections, human rights, and Georgia's Euro-Atlantic Integration goals

• Collected and structured data for research endeavors
• Continuously analyzed regional and continental political dynamics, crafting policy briefs, papers, and blogs
• Coordinated seminars, roundtable discussions, and conferences addressing critical geopolitical issues concerning Russia, Ukraine, and broader regional security concerns

• Delivered lectures and seminars in English, Russian, and Georgian languages covering topics on International Affairs, Security, and Democratization in Eastern Europe and the Former USSR
• Offered personalized academic support to students through tutoring sessions and supplementary materials to address learning gaps
• Mentored students in researching, organizing, and presenting debate cases effectively

• Oversaw a team of 38 professionals tasked with administering, collecting, and processing data for nearly 75,000 combat veterans
• Provided comprehensive support to multiple Georgian Government agencies and offered ad-hoc assistance in addressing the social, economic, and educational requirements of veterans
• Exhibited strong leadership abilities in steering projects through all stages, from inception to fruition

• Coordinated Russian language graduate program for students from the North-Caucasus region
• Delivered lectures and seminars in Russian on international and regional political subjects
• Contributed to the organization of international conferences focused on recognizing the Circassian genocide in the Russian Empire

• Participated in organizing the CEPS annual event Ideas Lab, facilitating collaboration among prominent European politicians, experts, and journalists
• Engaged actively in routine meetings with fellow researchers, fostering discussions on project progress, addressing challenges encountered, and sharing insights gained from ongoing activities
• Authored blog articles focusing on Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, providing insightful analysis and commentary

• Expanded professional networks through active participation in academic activities, seminars, and courses
• Teamed up with esteemed professors and researchers to conduct personal research project, resulting in the publication of a monograph and academic article
• Offered expert insights as a panelist in roundtable discussions at conferences and field-related events

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