On 25 January 2008 , the seminar on “National security - recent threats and challenges” was held at the National Security Study Centre (NSSC). The seminar was delivered by the military expert Zviad Chkhaidze. Sdudents, young politicians, public officials, the representatives of the non-governmental organizations and other interested people took part in seminar. The following issues were discussed at the seminar: the recent challenges of national sacurity, global threats and international politics of national security.