Our selection
Advanced nuclear deterrence, France's response to the new global context
On 2 March 2026, the President of the French Republic renewed the guidelines for France's defence strategy in a long-awaited speech on the
Invasion of Ukraine, four years on
To analyse the high-intensity conflict unleashed by Russia on 24 February 2022, the IHEDN special report includes an interview with the Director of the IHEDN.
IHEDN at the heart of a unique strategic ecosystem
To mark the 90e anniversary of the Institute, focusing on its place in the French strategic ecosystem and the role of its listeners in the dissemination of knowledge.
our news
Launch of consultation for the award of a public contract
The consultation concerning the award of a contract for the provision of monitoring and...
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Opening of the 37e European Session of Senior Armament Officials (SERA)
The 37th European Session of Senior Armament Officials (SERA37) got underway on Monday 2 March, with the...
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Let us celebrate the 90th anniversary of IHEDN!
Discover the history, missions and values of the Institute as it celebrates its 90th anniversary. Testimonials, videos and stories invite you to explore IHEDN's defence culture and commitment to better understand and act in the service of national resilience.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Central Asia at the crossroads of major powers
16 March 2026 | 6.30pm at the École Militaire
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Reinstating military service: the great misunderstanding
13 April 2026 | 18:00 at the École Militaire
find out more ►The Year of National Defence
GET TO THE HEART OF CURRENT ISSUES WITH THE NATIONAL DEFENCE YEAR (NDD)
In each of its editions, the Year of National Defence (ADN) offers a fresh look at the major strategic changes of our time. Through contributions from experts from the academic and operational worlds, this collective work deciphers the main contemporary events impacting the defence and security of France and Europe. Each edition explores specific themes in line with current geopolitical, technological and regulatory changes.
Our strategic monitoring
UNDERSTANDING TO ACT, UNDERSTANDING TO ACT TOGETHER: this is the DNA of the IHEDN!
Every first Monday of the month, IHEDN's strategic watch provides you with multidisciplinary insights to help you better understand the strategic context. European defence in the face of the Russian threat, Trump and Putin's semantic war, the failure of Israeli intelligence on 7 October 2023, the Ivorian presidential election... Here is our selection for November 2025.
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