Participant Biographies

Viacheslav Amirov

Viacheslav Amirov

Director, Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO)
Russia`s Nuclear Energy

Dr. Amirov is the director for research at the Center for Asia Pacific Studies. He is also a member of the Committee of Scientists for Global Security and Arms Control. Dr. Amirov is currently focusing on Russia’s posture in the Asia Pacific region, Trans-Pacific security issues, and U.S.-China relations. Some of his most recent publications include Twentieth Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Moscow and Seoul, and Russia’s Posture in Policy towards Northeast Asia. Dr. Amirov holds a Ph.D. in economics.