Batu Kutelia

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Batu Kutelia is a Georgian politician, diplomat and political analyst.

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Political career

He served as Ambassador of Georgia to the United States from January 2011 till November 2013. [1] Previously, he had served as first deputy of the Minister of Defence of Georgia, also during the 2008 Russo-Georgian War. [2] In his earlier career, he served in various functions in security and diplomacy, including as head of Georgia Foreign Intelligence Service. [2] On 22 May 2021, Kutelia co-founded Droa alongside Elene Khoshtaria and others.

Business career

He is a frequent commentator on national and international media, and currently is Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, and a board member of the Atlantic Council of Georgia. [2] He has consistently argued for Georgia's westward integration. [3]

Personal life

By training, Batu Kutelia is a physicist. [4] He also holds a degree in public administration. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Batu Kutelia". Aspen Institute Romania. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Batu Kutelia - Foreign Policy Research Institute". www.fpri.org. Foreign Policy Research Institute. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  3. ↑ Kutelia, Batu; Sikharulidze, Vasil "Dato". "Strategic Connectivity in the Black Sea: A Focus on Georgia - Foreign Policy Research Institute". www.fpri.org. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  4. ↑ "Ministers Reflect | Batu Kutelia (DMoD 2006-2008)". Civil Georgia. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
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