May 15, 2015 Levan Mikeladze Foundation for Caucasus Studies and The Brookings Institution hosted a conference titled “Georgia in the New Security Environment” in Washington, DC. The roundtable discussions were attended by noted Georgia and Caucasus experts, former US Ambassadors to Georgia, The Ambassador of Georgia to the US, International donor organization representatives, private sector leaders and guests from Georgia. Concluding remarks were delivered by Mr. Eric Rubin, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State.
The topics of discussion were: Strategic Environment in Black Sea Region: Great Powers and Small States; US Policy Towards Georgia and Internal and External Factors of Economic Security in Georgia and Wider Black Sea Area.
Tina Mikeladze, President of newly established foundation noted : “The foundation is honored to host important discussions about Georgia and the Black Sea region in the US that brings together highly experienced and knowledgeable experts and policy makers with deep understanding of Georgia’s past, current state and future challenges and opportunities. We hope to host similar events annually to foster deeper engagement, research and understanding of this important region”.
