Prof. Tornike Shurgulaia: A Vanguard Scholar in Global Security and Intelligence Studies
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S. Adam, JadeTimes Staff
H. Rahman is a Jadetimes news reporter covering Asia
PhD. Prof. Tornike Shurgulaia is an eminent scholar, thought leader, and practitioner in the domains of global security, intelligence studies, and international relations. With over a decade of professional excellence as a professor, author, researcher, public speaker, and policy consultant, Prof. Shurgulaia stands at the intersection of academic innovation and strategic advisory in global affairs.
Academic Excellence and U.S. Credentials
A distinguished alumnus of the U.S. Department of State’s American Political Development Program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Prof. Shurgulaia’s academic foundation is anchored in deep engagement with U.S. foreign policy and security doctrine. He has successfully completed prestigious programs under the U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) NCSC SSOC and the U.S. Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) CI Program, reflecting a high-level specialization in intelligence and counterintelligence practices.
Institution Builder and Thought Leader
Prof. Shurgulaia is the founder of the Th. Jefferson Research Center and the Chair and Editor-in-Chief of the TJRC Academic Review, a scientific journal advancing rigorous research in international relations and intelligence studies. His leadership extends to international advisory boards and academic councils. He serves as:
Advisory Board Member, International Management University (IMU) Academic Council
Global Advisory Board Member, WLC (World Leadership Congress)
Chair, GSFN (Global Security & Foreign Policy Network)
Honorary Professor, IMU
Honorary Doctor, University UBC (in partnership with the National Human Rights and Humanitarian Federation – NHRF)
Teaching and Global Engagement
Prof. Shurgulaia has held esteemed faculty positions as a visiting lecturer and full professor at leading Georgian institutions, including SEU, IBSU, SANGU, and SDASU, where he has offered deep insights into U.S. foreign policy, intelligence studies, national security, and U.S.–Georgian relations.
In addition to his work in Georgia, he has also delivered courses on security studies at UTH in Warsaw, Poland as part of the Erasmus Staff Mobility for Teaching initiative, enriching European academic institutions with his global perspective and strategic depth.
As a mentor with the EPAG – U.S. Government Exchange Program Alumni Association of Georgia, he continues to foster excellence in emerging scholars and young professionals in the field of strategic and security studies.
Recognitions and Awards
Prof. Shurgulaia's outstanding contributions to the field have been widely recognized. Notably:
Awarded by the Georgian Intelligence Service for his efforts in the popularization and development of intelligence studies and the integration of this discipline into strategic education and policy frameworks (SETA).
Recognized for Competency in Self-Reliance & Survival Education (FSRSE), honoring his achievements in teaching and educational innovation.
Honored by NHRF for his commitment to human rights education and global humanitarian collaboration.
Research, Publications, and Policy Impact
A prolific author, Prof. Shurgulaia has written numerous books and scholarly articles on topics including intelligence, global security, counterintelligence, and U.S. foreign policy, significantly contributing to the global academic and policy discourse.
His research interests focus on:
Emerging trends in physical and operational security
Threat assessment and vulnerability analysis
Developing preventive strategies for international security cooperation
Enhancing coordination in foreign policy and global intelligence networks
Prof. Tornike Shurgulaia represents a rare blend of academic leadership and field expertise, with an unwavering commitment to the advancement of global peace, strategic security education, and informed international cooperation. His work continues to influence scholars, policymakers, and security experts worldwide.
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