Institute of International Politics and Economics

Name

Institute of International Politics and Economics

Legal name

Институт за међународну политику и привреду

Website

https://diplomacy.bg.ac.rs

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research and Academic Publishing

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720), International Affairs (928120)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADAMAJ

Economic Research, Statistics & Policy Advisory

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Trade & Economic Development

SECONDARYBPAHALAF

Policy, Regulatory & Public Affairs Research

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Research, Analytics & Expert Services

SECONDARYEDADADAL

International & Comparative Education Policy Organizations

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Policy, Research & Think Tanks

Keywords

• International relations research
• Policy advisory services
• Scientific journal publishing
• Foreign policy analysis
• Academic research services

Headquarters

HQ city

Belgrade

HQ country

Serbia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Research Funding: Core funding from the Serbian Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovations for nationally-funded research projects. Currently the main project is 'Serbia and Challenges in International Relations 2026' (Contract No. 451-03-33/2026-03/200041). Previously funded projects include 'Serbia in Contemporary International Relations' (No. 179029, 2011–2019).
2. International and Institutional Grants: Funding from international organizations and foreign partners. Includes the COMPASS project (EU-China-Serbia relations assessment) funded by the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia under the PRISMA program (Dec 2023 – Nov 2025); PERSPECTIVES 2030 funded by the China-CEE Institute, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (Jan 2025 – Jan 2026); and IPA-funded project 'Debating Serbia's European Future' with the European Institute from Sofia (2010–2011). DAAD-funded project on climate migrations in the Western Balkans with Brandenburg Technical University.
3. Publication Sales: Revenue from sales of books, monographs, journals, and publications. Books are available for purchase at the Službeni glasnik bookstore (Makedonska 25, Belgrade) and through authorized distributors including Book Bridge, Dobra knjiga, and others. The Institute has published over 600 books, monographs, compilations, and documents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Institute of International Politics and Economics (IIPE) is a public scientific research institute that conducts fundamental and applied research on political, economic, legal, and security dimensions of international relations. It publishes four scientific journals (International Problems, International Politics, The Review of International Affairs, and European Union Legislation) and over 600 books, monographs, and documents. It provides independent policy analysis and advisory services to the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Assembly, and Government, and operates a specialized Library and Information Centre with UN, EU, NATO, WTO, and OSCE depository collections.

Product overview

The Institute of International Politics and Economics operates as a unified research institution offering scientific publications (four peer-reviewed journals), book publishing, a specialized library with depositary collections, educational programs (Winter School), and collaborative research projects. The core offering centers on its journal portfolio, which serves as the primary academic output, complemented by the research library infrastructure and periodic educational programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Међународни проблеми/International Problems (Journal) The oldest journal of the Institute, first published in 1949, covering international relations and political science for academic researchers, policy analysts, and scholars.
• Међународна политика (Journal) The second oldest journal of the Institute, published since 1950, focusing on international politics topics for the academic community and policy professionals.
• The Review of International Affairs (Journal) A standalone English-language scientific journal established in 2007, the successor to the English edition of Међународна политика, serving international academic and policy audiences.
• Европско законодавство/European Union Legislation (Journal) Specialized scientific journal covering European Union law and practice, published since 2002, targeting legal scholars, EU integration researchers, and policy professionals.
• Books Publishing Program A publishing program producing over 600 books, monographs, compilations, and documents, available for purchase through the Službeni glasnik bookstore and authorized distributors including Book Bridge and Dobra knjiga.
• Library and Information Centre A specialized research library holding over 150,000 library units including UN, EU, NATO, WTO, and OSCE depository collections, providing access to 14,000+ electronic journals via the KoBSON consortium. Open to the public weekdays 10am-4pm.
• Winter School of International Relations Annual educational program for students of Belgrade's social sciences faculties, including lectures, workshops, embassy visits, and certificate ceremonies, serving as a pipeline for future researchers and diplomats.
• Research Projects and Policy Advisory Services Ongoing research projects including 'Serbia and Challenges in International Relations 2026' funded by the Ministry of Science, and international collaborative projects with the China-CEE Institute, the European Institute from Sofia, and Brandenburg Technical University, delivering policy analysis and research outputs to government and international organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ publications spanning 77 years of research
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Shandong UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 July 2026Dr. Ivona Lađevac, Senior Research Fellow of IIPE, delivered invited lectures at Shandong University in China on July 19, 2026, strengthening academic ties between the two institutions.
• Tsinghua UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2026IIPE hosted a delegation from Tsinghua University led by Prof. Zhang Hong and Prof. Yang Wenhui, with Deputy Director Dr. Mihajlo Vučić participating in discussions on cooperation.
• King Juan Carlos University, Center for Ibero-American StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026The Center for International Law and Economics of IIPE and the Center for Ibero-American Studies at King Juan Carlos University co-organized a roundtable on 'Comparative Human Rights Lessons from Ibero-America and Serbia' in June 2026.
• X International Nevski Forum, St. PetersburgminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Prof. Dr. Dragan Petrović, IIPE Senior Research Fellow, participated in the X International Nevski Forum held in St. Petersburg.
• Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, University of SofiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of the University of Sofia, in cooperation with the Chinese Institute for International Studies, organized an international symposium on China-CEEZ cooperation in Sofia, Bulgaria, on June 23, 2026, with participation of IIPE researchers.
• EuroMeSCo and European Institute for Public StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026IIPE researcher Isidora Pop-Lazić participated in the EuroMeSCo Workout 2026 program, organized by EuroMeSCo and the European Institute for Public Studies.
• Ministry of European Integration of the Republic of SerbiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026Mr. Nenja Starović, Minister for European Integration in the Government of the Republic of Serbia, visited IIPE for a working meeting with the Institute's leadership to discuss cooperation and EU integration support.
• Institute for Comparative LawminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026IIPE and the Institute for Comparative Law held a meeting to advance scientific cooperation, with the Institute for Comparative Law delegation led by acting director Dr. Miloš Stanić.
• China-CEE Institute, Chinese Academy of Social SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024IIPE became the first regional center for the implementation of scientific research projects in the '17+1' cooperation format between the People's Republic of China and Central and Eastern European countries in 2017, based on a contract with the Institute for European Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences from Beijing. Current joint project: PERSPECTIVES 2030 (January 2025 – January 2026) on political-economic relations between China and CEE countries.
• Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus-SenftenbergminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024IIPE is a partner in the DAAD-funded project 'Climate Migrations in the Western Balkans: Legal Framework and Security,' led by Brandenburg Technical University, along with the University of St. Cyril and Methodius from Skopje. Dr. Ivona Lađevac serves as the partner institution coordinator.
• Faculty of Security Studies, University of BelgradecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024IIPE and the Faculty of Security Studies co-organized the international scientific conference 'Quadrature of the Circle: New Global Dynamics' in May 2026, along with Sapienza University of Rome and Austin Peay State University.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of SerbiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024IIPE has maintained the closest institutional cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for decades. Many diplomats and officials for diplomatic and other important services dealing with international relations have come from the Institute. IIPE directly or indirectly participates in foreign policy formulation.
• European Institute from SofiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2010IIPE and the European Institute from Sofia jointly implemented the project 'Debating Serbia's European Future' funded by the EU Delegation in Serbia under the IPA Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance, from July 2010 to April 2011.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Chatham House (Royal Institute of International Affairs): The UK's leading international affairs think tank, founded 1920. Directly comparable as a state-supported, policy-adjacent research institute producing journals, books, and policy advice on international relations, with a comparable publishing and convening model.
• German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP): Germany's leading IR and security think tank, advising the Bundestag and federal government. Closely comparable mission (policy advisory + research + publication) but materially larger scale and funding base.
• Institut français des relations internationales (Ifri): France's primary IR research institute, founded 1979, publishing books, policy papers, and journals. Comparable as a national-level, policy-adjacent research institute with deep government ties and international convening role.

Direct peers

• Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI): Italy's main international affairs think tank, conducting research and policy advisory on EU, transatlantic, and Mediterranean issues. Closely comparable scale and mandate as a European national IR research institute with publication-driven outputs.
• Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM): Polish state-funded IR think tank publishing policy papers, books, and journals, and advising the Polish government on foreign policy. Closest structural peer to IIPE by funding model, mandate, and CEE regional focus.
• China Institute of International Studies (CIIS): Chinese state-affiliated IR research institute. Directly comparable as a state-supported, government-adjacent foreign policy think tank with strong publishing and convening capacity, and a key counterpart for IIPE's China-CEE research partnerships.
• Austrian Institute for International Affairs (oiip): Vienna-based IR research institute with similar scale, mission, and policy-adjacent status. Comparable as a small European national think tank focused on European security, foreign policy, and international economics.
• Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS): Danish state-funded research institute conducting policy-relevant research on international relations, security, and development. Comparable governance model and publication-driven research output.
• European Institute from Sofia: Bulgarian-focused EU policy research institute that has partnered with IIPE on the IPA-funded 'Debating Serbia's European Future' project. Directly comparable regional peer focused on EU integration policy research.

Emerging players

• Slovak Foreign Policy Association (SFPA): Bratislava-based non-profit think tank focused on Slovak and Central European foreign policy. Comparable as a smaller CEE peer operating in the same regional policy space with similar convening and publication activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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