The University of Georgia

Saba Tavelishvili
Invited Lecturer
Master
Department of Oriental Sciences
School of Arts and Humanities

Education

Free University of Georgia - International Relations - Bachelor - 2008-01-09 - 2012-05-21

Vytautas Magnus University - Diplomacy and International Relations - Master - 2015-01-09 - 2017-05-22

Publications

Marshall Plan and the institutional transformation of Turkey - 2023

Geopolitical Dynamics in The South Caucasus: Türkiye, Iran, and Regional Influence - 2023

Diplomatic relations between Georgia and Turkey in 1990-92 - 2024

Conferences

XIII Arab days, annual International Conference, The Legacy of Sykes-Picot - 13-04-2016

3 rd Annual International Conference: ‘Contemporary Political Processes: Challenges and Opportunities’- Vytautas Magnus University - 27-04-2017

Annual Scientific Conference organized by Free University of Tbilisi and Asia-Africa institute - 16-12-2021

Annual Scientific Conference organized by Free University of Tbilisi and Asia-Africa institute - 19-12-2022

International Scientific Conference organized by Ilia State University and G. Tsereteli Institute of Oriental studies - 21-12-2022

VIII International Scientific Conference “Language and Culture” - 02-06-2023

THE MIDDLE EAST AND CAUCASUS: CULTURE, HISTORY, POLITICS - 15-12-2023

IX International (Online) Scientific Conference "Language and Culture" - 23-03-2024

Courses

Political and Economic Geography of The Near East-ORST2130 ( 2021/2022; 2022/2023; 2024/2025; )

Political and Economic Geography of the Near East-ORST2131 ( 2023/2024; 2024/2025; )

Schedule

Political and Economic Geography of The Near East-ORST2130

Political and Economic Geography of the Near East-ORST2131

Saba Tavelishvili, is currently leading the course on the Economic Geography of the Middle East at the University of Georgia. He holds a master's degree in Political Science from Vitaytas Magnus University in Lithuania. With a strong background in research and teaching, Saba Tavelishvili has actively participated in numerous international and local scientific conferences. Having worked in both the public and private sectors, Saba Tavelishvili has gained invaluable experience in analyzing political and economic events. His expertise lies in studying the relations between Middle Eastern countries, particularly Turkey, and Georgia. Fluent in Georgian, English, Russian, and Turkish languages, he possesses the linguistic skills necessary for conducting comprehensive research and engaging in cross-cultural dialogue.