On 3 July 2026, Topchubashov Center and the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM) are to organize a joint roundtable discussion titled "The South Caucasus in Transition: Connectivity, Regional Cooperation, and European Perspective".

This closed-door roundtable will bring together experts and practitioners to discuss evolving regional dynamics, post-conflict realities, prospects for sustainable peace, and the role of external actors in supporting locally driven regional cooperation and long-term stability.

Agenda

09:30 – 10:00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee

10:00 – 10:10 | Welcome Remarks
Friedrich Faulhammer, Chairman of the Board, IDM

10:10 – 10:20 | Opening Remarks
Rusif Huseynov, Director, Topchubashov Center

10:20 – 11:45 | Moderated Panel Discussion & Q&A
Moderator: Ninon Bouteloup, Research Associate, IDM

Panelists:

Federica Mangiameli, Senior Programme Manager, Future of Security Programme, GLOBSEC
Rusif Huseynov, Director, Topchubashov Center
Sebastian Schäffer, Director, IDM

11:50 – 12:00 | MoU Signing Ceremony
IDM & Topchubashov Center

For registration, use the following link