Institute of World Economy and International Relations
The Institute of World Economy and International Relations, or IMEMO, is a leading independent research institute based in Moscow, Russia. Founded in 1956 as a successor to the earlier Institute of World Economy and Politics, the institute is a non-profit organization acting within the Charter of the Russian Academy of Sciences. It publishes the academic journal World Economy and International Relations. IMEMO is the organizer of the international summit "Primakov Readings".
About the institute
IMEMO is a center of scientific thought, analyzing the economic, domestic, foreign, and military policies of Western and developing countries as well as a wider range of global problems, the world economy, and international relations. The institute carries out comprehensive comparative research on a variety of issues concerning contemporary world progress from the point of view of Russia's national interests and its integration into the world economy. Great importance is attached to analysis of changes in economic, political, and social relations in the world community and their significance for strengthening international security and stability and promoting international cooperation. IMEMO is committed to fundamental and applied studies, independent analysis, and a democratic viewpoint. Annual Budget: RUB 90.2 million Staff: 556, 58 visiting. The IMEMO conducts among others research on the following areas:
forecasting and analysis of the world economy;
international relations and politics;
economic and socio-political developments in foreign countries, such as the USA, Japan, European and the Third World countries;
It has become a well-known and highly appreciated center for fundamental and applied socio-economic, political and strategic research. Many members of Russian political elite, journalists and representatives of Media business have been on the IMEMO staff, among them former minister of foreign affairs I.S.Ivanov and many others.
Primakov Readings
"Primakov Readings" – is the international summit aimed at promoting dialogue on current global trends in the world economy, international politics and security among high-ranking experts, diplomats and decision-makers from around the Globe named in honor of the academician Yevgeny Primakov. Summit takes place annually in Moscow and is organized by IMEMO.
