Currency wars: «The rise of crypto-assets poses a real challenge to governments».»
The book «La nouvelle guerre des monnaies» (The new currency war) by Christian de Boissieu and Marc Schwartz has just been awarded a prize by the Association des auditeurs de l'IHEDN. In this interview, the economist and the CEO of the Monnaie de Paris decipher the current issues in monetary geopolitics: the role of government, digitisation, de-dollarisation, the defence industry, etc.
Cycles IES 2026: Action-based teaching to promote economic sovereignty
In a strategic context increasingly marked by the balance of power, awareness of economic intelligence issues is imperative. In response to this need, this year IHEDN is offering 5 cycles in Economic and Strategic Intelligence (IES) based on a sectoral approach.
Mission to Djibouti: at the heart of France's strategic balances in Africa and the Indo-Pacific
For five days, the Defence Policy and Maritime Issues and Strategies majors at the 5th national session of the IHEDN carried out a fact-finding mission to Djibouti, a key territory for French defence, diplomacy and strategic projection.
Greenland: «The Arctic now seems to be divided into three blocks».»
Associate researcher at the University of Cambridge, geographer Émilie Canova analyses for IHEDN the latest developments surrounding the autonomous territory of Denmark. In her view, since the re-election of Donald Trump, the United States has become a destabilising power in the region, as Russia already was.
In Venezuela, «the scenario is extremely uncertain».»
Two weeks after the capture of Nicolás Maduro, researcher Thomas Posado, a specialist in the Bolivarian Republic and Cuba, analyses the context and possible consequences of the operation ordered by Donald Trump, which could «exacerbate the difficulties and feed the migratory axes that he denounces».
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, puts into perspective the importance of our organisation over time, at the dawn of an exceptional year of commemorations.
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 for violations of international humanitarian law? Two legal advisers working for the French Armed Forces provide some answers.
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 November to 12 December, 48 participants from a variety of backgrounds followed a demanding programme combining lectures, visits to strategic sites and committee work. Over four weeks, they explored major contemporary issues: military strategy, defence tools, international cooperation and regional crisis management.
Franco-German cooperation in the field of defence
This news sheet examines the history of Franco-German cooperation in the field of defence, looking back at its history since 1963, the year the Élysée Treaty was signed, which defines the framework for cooperation between France and Germany in various fields. It then highlights the challenges facing the two countries in their industrial cooperation. Finally, it highlights operational cooperation and the prospects and challenges for an effective «Europe of defence».
German rearmament
This news brief looks at the history of the German army (Bundeswehr), tracing its history since 1949, the year the Federal Republic of Germany was founded. It then shows how 2022 represents a turning point for German defence policy. Finally, it highlights the strategic role that Germany could play in the defence of Europe in the event of a high-intensity conflict.
