Elene Kintsurashvili

Program Coordinator
Warsaw Office
GMF East
Staff,
GMF Expert
English
Georgian
Polish
Russian
My Areas of Expertise:
Foreign Policy NATO
Caucasus Central and Eastern Europe European Union Russia

Elene Kintsurashvili is a program coordinator at GMF East. Based in the Warsaw office, she works on research and convening activities that foster transatlantic cooperation related to the region. 

Prior to joining GMF, Elene worked as an assistant to the Deputy-Secretary General at the Parliament of Georgia. Elene received her master’s degree in European Interdisciplinary studies from the College of Europe and was awarded with an honorary bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Vistula University. Her areas of expertise include NATO/EU vis-à-vis Eastern Neighborhood matters, the Caucasus region and Georgian domestic politics. 

Elene is fluent in Georgian, English and Russian, she speaks Polish with working proficiency and has a basic knowledge of French.

Media Mentions

by
Elene Kintsurashvili
“ The appointment of Kavelashvili as president marks a dangerous new chapter in Georgia’s political crisis [...] Conducted by an illegitimate parliament formed after rigged elections, this move is not only unconstitutional but also a blatant attempt to tighten Georgian Dream’s grip on power [...] The EU must issue strong and unequivocal statements denouncing Kavelashvili’s appointment as illegitimate and recognize Salome Zourabichvili as Georgia’s legitimate president until free elections are conducted ”
The Parliament
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Elene Kintsurashvili
“ There is a worry that we might end up where Belarus is and I can assure you that this is not what Georgia people want. ”
The Hill
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Elene Kintsurashvili
“ We are worried about reports that people have been asked to show evidence of who they have voted for, and have been threatened with losing their jobs. ”
euronews
by
Elene Kintsurashvili
“ This vote will shape Georgia’s future—whether it moves closer to the West or drifts further into Russia’s sphere of influence. ”
Translated from Georgian
TV Pirveli
by
Elene Kintsurashvili
“ This bill, which mirrors the Russian law, is designated as a tool to weaken the opposition, the independent media, freedom of speech, and practically everyone who thinks differently from Georgian Dream. Thus, it turns Georgia's course towards Russia and endangers its European perspective. ”
Capital
by
Elene Kintsurashvili
“ I think we are slowly getting to a point where Georgians feel let down by the EU,” said Elene Kintsurashvili, a program assistant with the German Marshall Fund. “It’s great to have statements, but it’s time to act now — otherwise we might lose Georgia. ”
POLITICO EU
by
Elene Kintsurashvili
“ It is noteworthy that Poland's successful partnership with Georgia, particularly in supporting its Euro-Atlantic integration, offers a blueprint for Armenia. Poland's affiliations with both NATO and the EU have effectively distanced it from the Kremlin's sphere of influence, with ambitious plans to develop the strongest land army in Europe by 2026. ”
Caucasus Watch

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