SCSA Received an ICANN grant for researching internet fragmentation in the Black Sea Region.

SCSA has received a grant from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to research the internet fragmentation in the Black Sea Region. As the internet becomes central to communication and commerce, a worrying trend of fragmentation threatens its stability. This project tackles this critical issue by examining how internet fragmentation impacts stability of cyberspace by studying the issue in the Black Sea region, influence on critical infrastructure and international connectivity, the project aims to develop strategies to mitigate these negative effects. Further information about the project can be seen at 

The duration of the project is 2 years. Project team include: 

Project Team: 

Maksim Iavich – Head of the project

Vladimer Svanadze – Project Coordinator

Oksana Kovalchuk – Researcher

Ketevani Grdzelidze – Researcher.