1. French Institute of International Relations

2. Institut francais des relations internationales
Also known as IFRI
Founded in 1979 and directed by Thierry de Montbrial
Leading independent research and debate institution in France
Dedicated to the analysis of international issues

3. Aim
To foster constructive dialog between researchers, analysts and policymakers from the international arena.
To lead in-depth independent policy-oriented studies on today's main international issues.

4. IFRI Debates
IFRI's research is enriched by the debates it organizes in a non-partisan and informal context.
These debates are vital in developing closer relationships between researchers and decision-makers from the private and public sector

5. Since 1979.. IFRI has organized
over 1,150 conferences
95 international symposiums
380 meetings
All involving French and foreign prominent figures.

6. IFRI Today Composed of around 70 dedicated staff
This includes 35 French and international researchers
Ifri's experts are involved in major international networks and communicate on a regular basis with their foreign counterparts
The 'policy-oriented‘ aspect of IFRI research is organized around different regional and cross-disciplinary research areas

7. IFRI Publications
IFRI's research and debate are covered in the institute's various collections
Also in top publications such as
Quarterly journal Politique Etrangere
the oldest French journal on international affairs
Annual report RAMSES
Combines a factual analysis of events, a critical assessment of the past year and perspectives for the following year.

8. Relations
IFRI is COMPLETELY independent from all administrative and financial regulatory authorities and has no affiliation with any political party.
Their research teams are made up of over thirty-five French and foreign researchers.
50% of whom are under the age of 40.

9. Outside of Research
Each year IFRI organizes several international conferences and debates with the participation of key French and international figures.
Guests include the head of state of these countries:
Afghanistan, Russia, Iraq, Georgia, Senegal, Ukraine, Romania, Czech Republic, Azerbaijan, Iran, Croatia, Liberia, Turkey, Serbia, Cyprus, Estonia and Pakistan

10. IFRI Conclusion
In 2010, for the third consecutive year, Ifri was the only French based research institution to be ranked among the top 50 most influential think tanks worldwide outside of the United States
placing 3rd in Western Europe and 8th globally