The Primakov Center and the Council of Young Scientists and Specialists of the Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO) invite you to take part in the Youth Session of the Primakov Readings – 2025 — a key discussion platform for young international affairs specialists.
MAIN THEME
“A Knowledge-Based World Order”
Since 2017, the project has brought together promising researchers and experts from around the world, continuing the legacy of Yevgeny Primakov and fostering an intellectual dialogue on the future of the global order. This year, the program will include four thematic panels focused on the challenges and opportunities facing Russia in the emerging world order.
Based on the results of the selection process, a list of participants will be formed. These participants will present their papers as part of one of the session’s panels and take part in discussions with leading experts from IMEMO and other institutions. In addition, young researchers will have the opportunity to engage with current and former government officials and business representatives, as well as join the XI International Scientific and Expert Forum “Primakov Readings.”
To see how the Youth Session unfolded in 2024 — click here.
Based on the results of the selection process, a list of participants will be formed. These participants will present their papers as part of one of the session’s panels and take part in discussions with leading experts from IMEMO and other institutions. In addition, young researchers will have the opportunity to engage with current and former government officials and business representatives, as well as join the XI International Scientific and Expert Forum “Primakov Readings.”
To see how the Youth Session unfolded in 2024 — click here.
YOUTH SESSION OF THE PRIMAKOV READINGS FORUM
ELIGIBILITY
We invite graduate and postgraduate students, representatives of higher education institutions and research institutes, community-based and non-profit organisations, as well as independent experts aged from 21 to 35 years, who specialise in the issues of world economy and politics, international relations and security, international law, sociology and demography, and modern and contemporary history.
DATE
20-25 June 2025:
20 June: arrival day;
21-22 June: Youth Session;
23-24 June: Primakov Readings 2025 Forum;
25 June: departure day
20 June: arrival day;
21-22 June: Youth Session;
23-24 June: Primakov Readings 2025 Forum;
25 June: departure day
LOCATION
Moscow, Russia.
WORKING LANGUAGES
Russian and English.
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
The organisers cover the costs of travel, accommodation, and meals for the competition winners. Consular fees for obtaining a Russian visa, travelling on the route from airport / railway station to hotel and to airport / railway station, medical insurance and PCR-test provided necessary are borne by the participants.
PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS
In order to take part in the competition it is necessary to fill in an application form (the deadline for applications is 5 May 2024, 23:59 MSK) and attach a package of the following documents:
*Priority during the selection process is given to applicants who have not previously participated in the Primakov Readings Youth Session.
- a report on one of the above-mentioned topics of discussions according to the standard: from 10,000 to 13,000 characters with spaces, .docx format, Times New Roman text font, size 14, 1.0 spacing). The report should be written in Russian or English and contain references to sources;
- a letter of recommendation issued by the university / institute / organization (.pdf, .jpg, .png);
- additional documents characterising you as a specialist suitable for participation in the project (scientific papers, CVs, etc.);
- a full-face photograph (for the participant information brochure).
*Priority during the selection process is given to applicants who have not previously participated in the Primakov Readings Youth Session.
Global policy actors forge relations, judging by their knowledge and mutual perception. This knowledge is produced by multiple institutions – government agencies, think tanks and other non-governmental organizations. Participants will discuss their role in IR, their goals and methods to achieve them.
What institutions play a key role in conveying the image of different countries and foreign policy actors? What is the role of academia and think tanks? How do they promote their ideas? Is there any connection between political elites and expert communities? Do the actors concerned have a say in foreign policy decision-making.
What institutions play a key role in conveying the image of different countries and foreign policy actors? What is the role of academia and think tanks? How do they promote their ideas? Is there any connection between political elites and expert communities? Do the actors concerned have a say in foreign policy decision-making.
US-China competition is acknowledged to set up the current technological landscape. However, there is much beyond this confrontation. The question is whether the BRICS+ countries join the existing technological ecosystems or try to create new ones.
What actions do the BRICS+ countries undertake to build up their national tech platforms? What limitates technological sovereignty? Can it be achieved through joint R&D? What factors contribute to the success or failures of initiatives launched within the association? How BRICS+ Member States and Partner States cooperate in this field?
What actions do the BRICS+ countries undertake to build up their national tech platforms? What limitates technological sovereignty? Can it be achieved through joint R&D? What factors contribute to the success or failures of initiatives launched within the association? How BRICS+ Member States and Partner States cooperate in this field?
Knowledge serves as a factor of production. However, it is no longer perceived only in the context of entrepreneurship, but includes data and algorithms, which underpin new business models. “Knowledge economy” puts forward new requirements for the main economic actors as well as the education system and the quality of human capital.
What is the role of science and technology in shaping the economy of the 21st century? Is there any progress in moving towards a knowledge economy? How technology, big data and innovation affect world markets?
Participants will analyze successful innovation ecosystems, the contribution of universities and research centers to boosting new industries, as well as the prospects for cooperation between government, business and academia in shaping the economy of the future.
What is the role of science and technology in shaping the economy of the 21st century? Is there any progress in moving towards a knowledge economy? How technology, big data and innovation affect world markets?
Participants will analyze successful innovation ecosystems, the contribution of universities and research centers to boosting new industries, as well as the prospects for cooperation between government, business and academia in shaping the economy of the future.
Nuclear reaction has become the basis for many innovative solutions. Today, nuclear technologies are not concentrated solely in the energy field, but manifested both in civilian and military sectors of the economy. Participants will discuss the risks and opportunities of their use in traditional and emerging spheres.
What is the mainstream perception of nuclear technologies across the globe? What are the critical features of strategies implemented by key market players? What is the place of nuclear power in the global economy? What impedes the widespread use of nuclear technologies? Are there many spheres beyond the energy sector for nuclear technologies to be applied? Can nuclear power become a part of the “green consensus”? How nuclear technologies affect international security and the issues related to nuclear non-proliferation?
What is the mainstream perception of nuclear technologies across the globe? What are the critical features of strategies implemented by key market players? What is the place of nuclear power in the global economy? What impedes the widespread use of nuclear technologies? Are there many spheres beyond the energy sector for nuclear technologies to be applied? Can nuclear power become a part of the “green consensus”? How nuclear technologies affect international security and the issues related to nuclear non-proliferation?