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IHEDN: 90 years of promoting resilience
Founded in 1936, the Institute for Higher National Defence Studies is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year.e anniversary. Its director, Lieutenant General Hervé de Courrèges,
AI in armed conflicts: who is responsible in the event of a violation of the law?
While artificial intelligence can increase the effectiveness of military operations, it is not currently capable of anticipating all unforeseen situations. So who should be held responsible?
Ronald Hatto: «Brutality and condescension could backfire on President Trump»
A specialist in strategy and international security issues at Sciences Po Paris, Canadian political scientist Ronald Hatto analyses the new US National Security Strategy.,
our news
Final curtain for the 246e IHEDN regional session in Normandy!
A month of immersion in the heart of defence and national security issues. From 12...
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IHEDN launches renovation of its Lacoste lecture theatre
A consultation concerning the award of the project management contract for the renovation...
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A look back at the IHEDN Science Awards ceremony
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
Rivalries for the UN's geopolitical peace
2 February 2026 | 6:30 p.m. at the École Militaire
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Central Asia at the crossroads of major powers
16 March 2026 | 6.30pm 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.
IHEDN MONDAYS
Our once-occasional events are now becoming weekly and multi-faceted.
Subscribe to "IHEDN Mondays and every Monday receive either an invitation to a physical or remote conference, or a deciphering article. Through this newsletter, our aim is to create an agile and permanent link between the Institute and you.
