IMEMO has been founded by the Russian Academy of Sciences. The Institute is a non-profit organization which acts within the Charter of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Principles of Activities The mission of the Institute is the elaboration of a reliable analytical basis for political decision-making. The Institute cooperates with federal and regional government bodies, mass media, major public and private companies. In its research, IMEMO takes an independent and uncommitted position. IMEMO also takes an active part in: expert consulting on legislation, government policies, entrepreneurial strategies; world market research; consulting of Russian administrative and executive bodies; organizing and holding conferences and workshops, carrying out international study projects, maintaining links with international and foreign research institutions.