This policy brief addresses risks tied to Russian business ownership in Georgia. The concentration of this ownership in critical sectors such as electricity and communications makes Georgia vulnerable to risks of political influence, corruption, economic manipulation, espionage, sabotage, and sanctions evasion. To minimize these risks, it is recommended to establish a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) screening mechanism for Russia-originating investments, acknowledge the risks in national security documents, and implement a critical infrastructure reform.

ISET Policy InstituteI’s communication has been recognized as a critical element for its success and effectiveness and has been a major part of its activities. However, it has not been grounded in a specific communication strategy.

ISET is accepting applications for the fourth module of the ISET Executive Leadership Program 2018 that starts on May 3, 2018.

ISET and ISET Policy Institute (ISET-PI) are seeking a Communications Manager. The Communications Manager is generally responsible for improving the visibility of ISET’s academic programs and policy research activities and promoting its readership in international and regional academic, business and policy circles.