The Georgian Association for American Studies was established in 2002 on the basis of the Center of American Studies of Tbilisi State University (established 2001), Which combined the previous existing Laboratory of American Studies at the History Department of Tbilisi State University (originally founded in 1994) and the Center of American History (established in 1998). Our association brings together professors, graduate, undergraduate students and other persons who are interested in American Studies.

The Georgian Association for American Studies embraces the Centers of American Studies of Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Gori, Khashuri and Telavi.

The main goals of the association are to:

·         Professionally research/study all fields of American life including US history, political system, law, science, culture, religion, educational system, etc. Also, to promote American studies in Georgia and to increase public awareness of life in the United States;

·         Develop professional training programs in the field of American Studies;

·         Bring together professionals and non-professionals involved in science , education, political science, culture and other fields to provide sufficient coordination of their activities and professional trainings for persons interested in the field of American Studies; help professionals publish papers on the topics related to American Studies;

·         Assist young professionals interested in American Studies in fulfilling their academic and professional goals;

·         Support the implementation and development of democratic values in Georgia by offering history and contemporary life of the United States as a model;

·         Strengthen relations between Georgia and the United States in the field of science and culture;