Former U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Matthew Bryza has been appointed the Director of the International Centre for Defence in Estonia (ICDS). Bryza joined the new post on 1 March, APA reports citing ICDS.
As the head of ICDS, Bryza will provide overall management of the Centre.
The ICDS is in the capital of Estonia, Tallinn. The center was created by the government of Estonia in 2006. ICDS monitors processes in the defense and security sector and analyzes global events, preparing proposals in accordance with the interests of Estonia.
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