Mission: The IRI's mission is to obtain, produce, and disseminate – in an ethical, supportive, enjoyable, and socially responsible manner – multidisciplinary knowledge about the world and international relations over time.

Vision: The IRI envisions a global scenario of intense transformation, where the rapid pace of technological evolution heightens risks but also presents opportunities for improvement in areas such as international security, economic development, the promotion of human rights, and environmental sustainability. In light of this context, the IRI seeks to contribute increasingly significantly to the efforts of the scientific community in the field of International Relations to provide individuals, organizations, and the broader Brazilian and international society with critical understanding and the capacity for intervention in the face of contemporary world challenges from a multidisciplinary perspective based on rigorous scientific methods.

Values: The IRI should guide its pedagogical processes by high standards of academic excellence, ethical commitment, transparency, social responsibility, appreciation and respect for diversity, and encouragement of the contribution and satisfaction of all who participate in or are reached by its initiatives.