This article analyzes the impact of innovation activity of countries (Great Britain, China and Russia). Accurate calculations are carried out with regard to the indicators of the rating positioning of these countries. It is expected to give a clear interpretation of the results obtained, to compare the trends in the indicators of Russia with the countries of Great Britain and China. The entry of national economies into the phase of globalization is characterized, in particular, by increased market activity and increased competition between all subjects of market relations. The basis of the latter is, first, leadership in innovation and the use of scientific, technical and technological developments to maintain a leading position.

Nowadays intergovernmental integration plays a great role because it gives an opportunity to shore upeconomic, cultural, political, social relations. There are some types of intergovernmental integration, and each of them has its own characteristics of functioning. Cooperation of counties is a mechanism of external politics realization.