Salome Girgvliani

Salome Girgvliani is a Ph.D. candidate in political science at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, specializing in international relations, international political economy, international security and comparative politics. Her research examines the political economy of global markets, regulation and cross-border governance, with a particular focus on the global commercial surrogacy market.

Prior to beginning her doctoral studies, Salome held leadership positions in the government of Georgia, working in public administration, public finance, state procurement and regional development. She also worked as a research intern at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C.

At Syracuse University, Salome has served as a graduate teaching assistant for two years across courses in international relations, American politics and constitutional law. She currently teaches Introduction to International Relations as instructor of record.

Girgvliani, Salome. 2026. “Review of Rhetorical Powers: How Rising States Shape International Order, by Sasikumar Sundaram.” International Studies Review 28 (4): viag026. https://doi.org/10.1093/isr/viag026

Bandura, Romina, and Salome Girgvliani. 2024. “Partnership Opportunities to Transform Food Systems.” Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Bandura, Romina, Meredith McLean, and Salome Girgvliani. 2024. “Advancing Digital Transformation and Digital Public Infrastructure: The Role of the Private Sector.” Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Girgvliani, Salome. 2023. “Public Procurement Transparency and Its Potential to Reduce Corruption in Low-Income Countries.” Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Salome's academic and professional work has been recognized with the 2026 Ketcham Award from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the 2024 Pearce Prize from the Center for Strategic and International Studies.