Elene Kintsurashvili

Senior 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 senior 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

The discourse of fear, a formidable weapon in the service of Moscow
La Libre
In Georgia, the pro-European image of the ruling party "has always been a facade"
La Libre
US raises alarm over Georgia’s elections
The Hill
Pro-Russian Party Wins in Georgia: "There is a Huge Climate of Frustration Throughout the Country"
La Libre
Georgia stands at a crossroads between EU and Russia in pivotal, tense election
euronews
Elene Kintsurashvili - These elections will determine the future course of our country
TV Pirveli
The grey cardinal pushing Georgia towards Russia
Capital
Georgians fighting for Europe fear Brussels missing in action
POLITICO EU
Forging Futures: The Potential for Deepened Relations Between Poland and Armenia Amidst European Union (EU) Dynamics
Caucasus Watch

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