Category: Webinars

While ceasefires appear to be holding and one side has announced a new round of negotiations, uncertainty remains—particularly regarding the status of the Strait of Hormuz. This discussion will examine the conflict’s current state, ongoing diplomatic efforts, and potential scenarios for how and when the war might end. Speaker:Mr. Alex Vatanka — Senior Fellow, Middle East Institute Moderator:Amb. Alex Petriashvili —…

This online discussion explores Armenia’s forthcoming elections and their broader political and geopolitical implications. As Armenia approaches a pivotal electoral moment, the country faces a complex intersection of domestic political competition, post-conflict recalibration, and shifting geopolitical alignments. The upcoming elections are not only a test of political leadership, but also a reflection of deeper societal…

This online discussion explores the evolving security landscape of the Baltic states amid growing uncertainty in transatlantic relations. For decades, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have relied on the United States as the cornerstone of their security architecture within NATO. However, recent debates about a possible reduction of U.S. commitments to Europe raise questions about the…

On Friday, 9 January, GFSIS-E hosted a webinar where speakers discussed Venezuela amid exceptional geopolitical change, as U.S. actions reflect a shifting security strategy, internal political dynamics, and a broader reconfiguration of global power. The webinar explored Venezuela as a strategic test case for international law, intervention norms, and broader implications for Latin America, transatlantic…

On Monday, December 22, GFSIS-E hosted a webinar reviewing key global developments of 2025. The discussion focused on Transatlantic relations, Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Russia-NATO confrontation, U.S.-China and Europe-China relations, as well as prospects for 2026. Speakers: Dr. Natalie Sabanadze, Senior Fellow, Chatham House Mr. Nicolas Tenzer, Senior Research Fellow, CEPA Moderator: Amb. Alex Petriashvili, Former State…

In early 2022, Russia’s propaganda machinery was claiming victory within three days. Now, however, it seems broken in its messaging: tests of the “Poseidon and Burevestnik” missiles do not cause any nervousness in the U.S., Russia is running out of money, and its oil and refineries are under pressure. Military correspondents are speaking openly about the absence of…

Four years into Russia’s brutal invasion, the war in Ukraine grinds on with no end in sight. Most frequently asked questions in our world are: when, how and where the war could end? Another big issue in the world’s focus is whether Russia’s war with NATO is inevitable. Politicians, militaries, Intelligences’ reports say: yes, it…