XII International Forum «Primakov Readings». June 23, 2026

On June 23–24, 2026, Moscow will host the 12th International Scientific and Expert Forum Primakov Readings at the Radisson Blu Leninsky Prospect Hotel, marking the 70th anniversary of IMEMO. The theme of the Forum is “World Without Rules: Power Game?” The event will be attended by Yuri Ushakov, Aide to the President of Russia, Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Konstantin Kosachev, Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council, and leading Russian and international experts in the fields of international security, world politics and economy, representatives of public organizations, diplomats, and politicians. The program of the Forum is centered around the discussion of key challenges in world politics and economy. The spotlight falls on the global consequences of regional conflicts; the domestic dimension of U.S. foreign policy; the conflict in the Middle East and its evolution; emerging world order scenarios; barriers and risks in global trade and investment; Eurasian security in light of Russia’s CSTO chairmanship; AI‑driven international competition and a new round in military‑technological rivalry. The experts will pay special attention to the prospects for de‑escalating conflicts in the Middle East, the potential for establishing a new regional security architecture, and the role of non‑Western countries in stabilizing the region. The consequences of the New START Treaty (START III) termination, the risks of the arms control system collapse, and the impact of...