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Martial Foucault: «Globalisation is increasingly perceived as an area of rivalry».»
At a time when «states are pursuing strategic objectives using economic instruments», the political economy researcher and Director of the Institut de
Raoul Castex: an admiral strategist at the heart of the spirit of defence
To mark the 90e As the IHEDN celebrates its 400th anniversary and the French Navy celebrates its 400th anniversary, we look back at the life of Admiral Raoul Castex (1878-1968),
General Schill: «The identity of each regiment is nurtured by its local roots».»
In the aftermath of the municipal elections, Army General Pierre Schill, Chief of Staff of the French Army, explains the deep links that this institution has with the many local communities in which it operates.
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A new partnership to promote equal opportunities and civic engagement
The Institut des hautes études de défense nationale and the Un Avenir Ensemble foundation have signed a...
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Reinforcing the spirit of defence in higher education in the Paris region
The Institut des hautes études de défense nationale, the Région académique Île-de-France and the Zone de...
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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
Tehran-Washington 1979-2025. The Great Satan put to the test by the Islamic Revolution
18 May 2026 | 18:30 at the École Militaire
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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.
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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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