A joint research project of Caucasus University and the Scientific Cyber Security Association has been ranked 19th among the 111 projects selected for funding by the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia (SRNSFG).
The funded project, entitled “Internet Fragmentation in the Black Sea Region Through Cyber Intervention: Geopolitical Factors and Regional Approaches,” addresses the growing challenge of internet fragmentation within the Black Sea region.
The research examines how cyber threats and geopolitical dynamics undermine the integrity of digital infrastructure, posing risks to the stable development of both regional and global internet ecosystems. The project aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis and modeling of internet fragmentation processes in the region and to develop evidence-based policy and strategic recommendations.
Project Team
The project brings together a team of distinguished experts:
- Razvan Bocu – Project Director
- Vladimir Svanadze – Project Coordinator and Researcher
- Maxim Iavich – Senior Researcher
- Oksana Kovalchuk – Researcher
- Diana Popova – Mathematical Modeling Specialist
- Audrius Lopata – International Consultant
The project will be implemented over a three-year period, with a total budget of 240,000 GEL.
