Irakli Machaidze

I am Irakli Machaidze, currently pursuing my Master's degree at Central European University and working as a freelance political analyst for Tabula Media, a highly regarded online publication in Georgia. In September 2023, I relocated to Vienna, Austria, to commence my Master's studies in International Relations following the completion of my Bachelor's degree at the Free University of Tbilisi, Georgia. Throughout my academic journey, I concurrently held a full-time position as an analytical journalist and reporter. In the final months of my tenure, I took on additional responsibilities as the Managing Editor. Simultaneously, I served as a research fellow at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in the South Caucasus, contributing to various projects. Moreover, I played a key role in leading educational initiatives at FreeUni, developing activities tailored for both school and university students.