The big conversation about the Caucasus has begun! «The Caucasus Dialogue — 2026», the Gorchakov Fund's flagship scientific and educational program on contemporary processes in the region, has launched in Pyatigorsk at the Mashuk Knowledge Center. This year, 50 young specialists from 10 countries, together with leading experts, are discussing the Caucasus, which today lies at the intersection of interests of global power centers. During the first day, participants have already: 🟢discussed how the balance of power in the Caucasus is changing; 🟢discovered why transport routes are becoming a tool of geopolitics; 🟢explored the region through the eyes of experts from Russia, Armenia, Georgia, Iran, India, and the United States. And in the evening, participants had their first preparation session for the traditional strategic modelling game hosted by the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy. Press ⚡️ to support the participants! ➡️ Read more about the program on the Fund's website. #CaucasusDialogue #MashukKnowledgeCenter 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣