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Round table in London

Round table in London
15 April 2016

In the course of realization of «Transformation of the EU party and political landscape in the post-crisis period» project (J. Monnet grant) Institute of Europe together with London Metropolitan University (Great Britain) organized the international round table «UK parliamentary election results as a consequence of the transformation of country party and political system and British citizens’ vision of the EU as a unified state». The round table was held in London on April 14-15.

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Conference «Strategic Management in the Sphere of National Security of Russia: Provision of National Interests and Realization of Strategic Priorities»

Conference «Strategic Management in the Sphere of National Security of Russia: Provision of National Interests and Realization of Strategic Priorities»
14 April 2016
On April 14, 2016 Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) held 4th All-Russian scientific and practical conference «Strategic Management in the Sphere of National Security of Russia: Provision of National Interests and Realization of Strategic Priorities». In the plenary session the participants heard reports of: Deputy Secretary of Russian Security Council V.P. Nazarov, Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ombudsman for Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law К.К. Dolgov, as well as representatives of RANEPA and other Moscow universities.
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IE RAS visit to Voronezh region

IE RAS visit to Voronezh region
12 April 2016
On April 10-12, 2016, IE RAS Director, Chairman of RAS Professors Council Аl.А. Gromyko and leading scientific associate S.М. Fedorov visited Voronezh by invitation of Voronezh State University.
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A positive trend in relations of Russia and FRG

A positive trend in relations of Russia and FRG
11 April 2016
The relations between Russia and Germany are gradually improving, although the general negative political background remains. This opinion was voiced by IE RAS experts, who, by request of TASS, commented the statement of German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on possible Russia’s return to G8.
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«German-Russian Dialogue: on the Way to Trust and Global Security»

«German-Russian Dialogue: on the Way to Trust and Global Security»
09 April 2016
On April 9, 2016, deputy IE RAS Director V.B. Belov and Head of Department of European Security D.А. Danilov participated in the expert meeting of «Petersburg Dialogue» forum «German-Russian Dialogue: on the Way to Trust and Global Security», that took place in Sochi and attracted leading representatives of 8 forum working groups from Russia and Germany.
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"Who threatens Russia"

"Who threatens Russia"
09 April 2016

On April 9, 2016, deputy IE RAS Director, Head of Center for German Studies V.B. Belov took part in "Who threatens Russia" discussion on TVC TV channel, devoted to the main external political threats, that Russia is facing in 2016. According to Valdai Club experts, they include the relations of Moscow with Ankara and Washington, as well as the threat of our country being involved into the Sunni – Shia conflict.

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Discussion in the State Duma on prospects of cooperation between Russia and the West

Discussion in the State Duma on prospects of cooperation between Russia and the West
08 April 2016
On April 8, 2016, IE RAS Director Al.A. Gromyko and leading scientific associate V.P. Zhiravel participated in parliamentary hearings of the Russian State Duma International Affairs Committee on: «Russia – the West: what will prevail – the logics of confrontation or the logics of cooperation». The event was attended by State Duma deputies, Federation Council members, Russian diplomats, representatives of academic institutes, professors and students of Moscow and regional universities.
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The report in Bauman Moscow State Technical University

The report in Bauman Moscow State Technical University
07 April 2016

On April 7, 2016, chief scientific associate of IE RAS Department of European Security, RAS Professor A. Sindeev delivered the report on “The Role of Anti-Soviet Propaganda of Western German Politicians in Building the European Security System at the Start of the Cold War" at the round table discussion, devoted to the Cold War history, organized by the History Chair of Bauman Moscow State Technical University.

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2nd European Congress of Local Governments

2nd European Congress of Local Governments
06 April 2016
On April 5-6, 2016, the 2nd European Congress of Local Governments took place in Krakov, discussing the ways to improve the efficiency of the EU structural funds. Almost 1200 people participated in the Congress: local government leaders, representatives of local elites, state authorities, science, business, culture, NGO, mass media from Central and Eastern European countries.
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Russian-German seminar «New Basics of Dialogue and General Ideas of Political Vocabulary»

Russian-German seminar «New Basics of Dialogue and General Ideas of Political Vocabulary»
06 April 2016
On April 6, 2016, IE RAS Director Al.А. Gromyko and Deputy Head of IE RAS Center for German Studies Е.P. Timoshenkova participated in Russian-German seminar «New Basics of Dialogue and General Ideas of Political Vocabulary», organized by the Russian State Duma, German-Russian Forum and Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Foundation.
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Russian-German conference "Waste Treatment: Management, Financing, Organization"

Russian-German conference "Waste Treatment: Management, Financing, Organization"
04 April 2016

On April 4, 2016, deputy IE RAS Director V.B. Belov and Head of Center for Ecology and Development S.А. Roginko took part in Russian-German conference "Waste Treatment: Management, Financing, Organization", organized by Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of RF, German Society for International Cooperation and Federal Ministry of Ecology, Nature Preservation, Construction and Safety of Reactors (Germany).

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Videobridge "New Threats and Challenges of the European Union: Illegal Migration and Terrorism. Ways of Minimization"

Videobridge "New Threats and Challenges of the European Union: Illegal Migration and Terrorism. Ways of Minimization"
01 April 2016

On April 1, 2016, deputy IE RAS Director V.B. Belov took part in the Russian-German videobridge "New Threats and Challenges of the European Union: Illegal Migration and Terrorism. Ways of Minimization", held in the international multimedia center "Moskva".

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International conference «The European Security Architecture: Cooperation Prospects»

International conference «The European Security Architecture: Cooperation Prospects»
30 March 2016

On March 29-30, 2016, the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation held the international conference «The European Security Architecture: Cooperation Prospects», chaired by S.А. Ordzhonikidze, Vice-President of the Chamber, Chairman of the Russian Public Council on International Cooperation and Public Diplomacy of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation. The conference was organized by: the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation, the Institute for International Studies of MGIMO University with participation of the Geneva Center for Humanitarian Dialogue.

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International conference in Budapest

International conference in Budapest
21 March 2016
On March 21-22, 2016 IE RAS scientists participated in the international scientific conference on social and political transformations in 1985-1991 in Hungary, Eastern Europe and Russia, organized by System Change Historical Research Institute in Budapest. 
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Investment market: Russia and Europe

Investment market: Russia and Europe
21 March 2016

During her trip to Novosibirsk, Deputy IE RAS Director Dr. Olga Butorina gave an interview to "Russia 24" TV channel on economic prospects of Russia and the European Union.

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Alexey Gromyko: RAS Professors must make their contribution to the development of science

Alexey Gromyko: RAS Professors must make their contribution to the development of science
21 March 2016
The General meeting of RAS Professors took place in Moscow. It was the first meeting of the scientists in this new title, adopted in the end of last year. The Academy structure and ways of the Russian science development were discussed. Professor Al.A. Gromyko told about the meeting results in the interview.
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Conference «Modern Italy: Old Problems, New Challenges»

Conference «Modern Italy: Old Problems, New Challenges»
17 March 2016

On March 17, 2016, IE RAS held the conference attributed to the 155th anniversary of unified Italian state – «Modern Italy: Old Problems, New Challenges», enriched by the report on globalization and economic processes and their impact of welfare of countries and world regions presented by Italian economist and professor, former deputy Minister of Italian Economy and Senator Mario Baldassarri.

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International conference «To the 70th Anniversary of W. Churchill’s Speech in Fulton. The Cold War Momentum and Current International Situation»

International conference «To the 70th Anniversary of W. Churchill’s Speech in Fulton. The Cold War Momentum and Current International Situation»
15 March 2016
On March 15-16, 2016, MGIMO University of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs held international conference «To the 70th Anniversary of W. Churchill’s Speech in Fulton. The Cold War Momentum and Current International Situation», organized by the Historical Perspective Foundation and International Association of Peace Funds with support of Russian Historical Society. 
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Conference «Germany, France, Great Britain in the EU: multi-sided triangle?»

Conference «Germany, France, Great Britain in the EU: multi-sided triangle?»
14 March 2016
On March 14, 2016, IE RAS held conference «Germany, France, Great Britain in the EU: multi-sided triangle?», organized by Department of Country Studies, with participation of experts from IE RAS, IMEMO RAS n.a. Е.М. Primakov, MGIMO University, MSU n.a М.V. Lomonosov, Higher School of Economics, RIAC, Conrad Adenauer Foundation, Russian and foreign diplomats etc.
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Radio Svoboda dialogue “What alternative for the country and the world does “The Alternative for Germany” want?”

Radio Svoboda dialogue “What alternative for the country and the world does “The Alternative for Germany” want?”
14 March 2016

On March 14, 2016 deputy IE RAS Director V.B. Belov along with Research Director of the German-Russian Forum А. Rahr (Berlin) and social figure, artist D. Vrubel (Berlin) participated in Radio Svoboda dialogue on the results of landtag elections in three federal lands, that took place the day before.

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