European Strategic Autonomy and Small States' Security. In the Shadow of Power
Bringing together researchers from a number of small European countries, this collective work offers a cross-cutting and decentralised reading of the concept of European strategic autonomy. From Estonia to Hungary, via Greece and Denmark, this book details the interests and positions of the various European countries on this major political issue.
"Women must be more involved in spreading the spirit of defence".
Sophie de Ravinel is a listener at 2e national session 2022-2023, defence policy major. The current strategic context was the trigger for her application. The political journalist from Le Figaro wanted to improve her knowledge of defence and national security issues. A few days after registration opened for the 2023-2024 national session, she explains why women should apply.
The 2022 Yearbook of European Security
The book selects the main elements structuring European security in 2021. As well as presenting the EU's main interactions with a range of non-European players, it focuses on three themes: crisis management, security challenges (hybrid threats, cyber security, terrorism and extremism), and EU cooperation with non-EU countries.
France and the countries on Europe's eastern flank: what defence relations?
Against the backdrop of the threat to European security posed by Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine, France is reaffirming its commitment to its allies on Europe's eastern flank. With a military presence in the region, it is helping to strengthen their deterrence and defence posture. This note places this support within the more general framework of defence relations between France and the States on Europe's eastern flank. It shows that, despite historically divergent strategic priorities, closer defence ties between these countries are both possible and desirable.
Mission to French Guiana for auditors at the national session
The auditors of the 'Armaments and Defence Economics' (AED), 'Economic Defence and Security' (DSE) and 'Digital Sovereignty and Cyber Security' (SNC) majors travelled to French Guiana. An intense week: a hardening phase in the equatorial forest, the 115e Ariane 5 launch, the fight against illegal gold mining... Discover this extraordinary region!
Multilateralism is now in crisis
Multilateralism is failing to provide solutions to the various current crises. This situation has become even more acute since the outbreak of war in Ukraine. These are the findings of Jean-Vincent Holeindre and Julian Fernandez in their book, Nations désunies? The book brings together leading specialists in multilateralism to shed light on the various factors behind the decline of this central phenomenon in international relations.
Breton seminar for the "Maritime issues and strategies" major
Heading for the Ponant on Friday 9 December for a two-day seminar in Brest and Lorient for the "Maritime Issues and Strategies" major of the IHEDN national session. The seminar focused on the major geostrategic and geopolitical challenges facing the Atlantic Ocean, France's deterrence policy and the resources available to the French Navy to meet these challenges.
The long war in Ukraine
In this article, Jean-Marie Guéhenno explains that the war in Ukraine heralds a new era in the history of conflict. He presents it as both a total war (for Ukraine) and a limited war (for Western countries and Russia). He identifies four strategic consequences of this war: the loss of the [...]
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Economic and geopolitical issues surrounding open source software
The study looks at the open source ecosystem in the global digital infrastructure and economy. It shows that open source is becoming a tool of geopolitical competition due to its importance for cybersecurity, the economy and innovation. The analysis is based on three case studies: the United States, China and Europe. PANNIER Alice, Ifri Studies, [...]
Clap de fin in New Caledonia
La 220e session in the New Caledonia region and the 125e cycle jeunes Nouvelle-Calédonie organised by IHEDN, ended on 9 December 2022 at the Communauté du Pacifique (CPS) in Nouméa.
