Institute of International Relations

IDIS
Athens, Greece

The Institute of International Relations (IDIS) which is affiliated with Panteion University, was founded by a group of international relations scholars under the leadership of Director Dimitri Constas. Its objective is to advance understanding of world issues in the areas of international politics, security, business and economics, especially in the areas of the Balkans and South-eastern Europe. Specifically, the institute seeks to generate new ideas and perspectives in its areas of competence through ongoing research programs, training activities, seminars, conferences and relevant publications. It seeks to contribute constructively on the dialogue regarding Greek foreign policy and security considerations in Europe, the Balkans and the Middle East. Finally, IIR aims to foster the development of relevant networks among academics, international relations specialists, policy makers, members of the media and students.

Contact details

Website:
http://www.idis.gr

Address:
Hill 3-5, 105 58 Athens, Greece

Country:
Greece

Sub-region:
Southern Europe

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Greece
Operating languages
English , Greek

Organisation details

Business model
University institute/center
Institutional affiliations
University
Year founded
1989
Age (years)
Institute of International Relations
 36
Greece average
 27
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: Dimitri Constas
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Ino Afendouli
Leader gender: Female
Leader(s) (2024): Ino Afentouli (executive director)
Leader gender: Female
Leader(s) (2023): Professor Kostas Yfantis
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
Institute of International Relations
 4
Greece average
 14
Global average
 87
2024
Institute of International Relations
 10
2023
Institute of International Relations
 8
% Female staff
2025
Institute of International Relations
 75%
Greece average
 57%
Global average
 50%
2024
Institute of International Relations
 50%
2023
Institute of International Relations
 63%
% Female researchers
2025
Institute of International Relations
 32%
Greece average
 54%
Global average
 47%
2024
Institute of International Relations
 29%

Organisational performance

Publications
2022
Institute of International Relations
 1
Greece average
 9
Global average
 49

Social

Likes (2022)
Institute of International Relations
 8,180
Greece average
 6,934
Global average
 32,411
Likes (2021)
Institute of International Relations
 6,954
Likes (2019)
Institute of International Relations
 5,729
Twitter
Followers (2022)
Institute of International Relations
 0
Greece average
 12,503
Global average
 19,375
Followers (2021)
Institute of International Relations
 427
Followers (2019)
Institute of International Relations
 376
Subscribers (2025)
Institute of International Relations
 437
Greece average
 545
Global average
 7,746
Subscribers (2024)
Institute of International Relations
 305
Subscribers (2023)
Institute of International Relations
 97
Followers (2025)
Institute of International Relations
 2,267
Greece average
 3,871
Global average
 16,415
Followers (2024)
Institute of International Relations
 2,000
Followers (2023)
Institute of International Relations
 950

Data notes

Last updated: 06/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: NIRA Think Tank Directory, Organisation´s website
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