Shalva Shalikadze holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and is pursuing a Master’s in World History at Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, where he is also currently employed. He is a member of the university’s scientific society and has authored several academic projects. His main research interests include the Black Sea region, security, and geopolitics. In both 2022 and 2023, he won first place at BSU’s student scientific conferences in Black Sea studies. He combines theoretical and practical approaches, focusing on the strategic role of the Black Sea region in modern international relations.