in 1997, then named the "european institute of geoeconomics", the institute created an academic journal of the same name, entitled "geoeconomics" (in french, ""), that broadened the field of international relations in adding to the discourse a consideration for economics as a powerful force involved in shaping inter-state and political interactions. the research and activities of the institute equally seek to link the theoretical world with current events, and also seek to provide a european vision into the major geopolitical and economic issues. pascal lorot has been president of institut choiseul since 2003.