Britain must get real about its place in the world
Between the reality of Brexit and the ambitions of the Integrated Review, Britain is questioning its place in the world and the role it could play. This article offers both a critical and acerbic look at the options that a middle power can take, and, by comparison, highlights what France [...]
Geopolitics of French air projection from 1945 to the present day
This book is based on a survey of some one hundred operations, covering a period of almost 80 years of involvement by the French army. From a geopolitical point of view, the analysis highlights the reciprocal interactions between France's rank on the world stage and its air projection capabilities. SAND Ivan, Géopolitique de la projection aérienne française [...]
Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology
This book traces the history of semiconductor technology and looks at its geopolitical aspects. It highlights the importance of this technology for the world economy and for the international power game. MILLER Chris, Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology, New York, Scribner, 2022.
War in Ukraine :
What is Yugoslav oblivion all about?
In this educational and structured text, the author puts the war in Ukraine into perspective with the Yugoslav wars of the 1990s. Using a comparative approach, he questions the idea that war has 'returned' to Europe for the first time since 1945. More fundamentally, he highlights the flaws in the analysis of the [...]
Web3, the new digital war
The book analyses the changes in digital space and practices that are likely to challenge the hegemony of the Gafams and give rise to a new approach to the Web. FAILLET Caroline, Web3, la nouvelle guerre digitale, Paris, Dunod, 2022.
The SIPRI TOP 100 arms-producing and military services companies, 2021
In its annual document, SIPRI presents and analyses the main characteristics of the hundred largest defence and arms companies. Although slowed by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, global arms sales increased in 2021. The document summarises the data for each region of the world and shows that [...]
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What is France's strategic position in the Middle East?
The author analyses France's strategy and partnerships in the Middle East, taking into account the geopolitical changes underway, first and foremost the resizing of the US presence in the region. To deal with these changes, she proposes a number of practical ways of adapting France's posture and action in the Middle East.
Technology Acquisition and Arms Control: Thinking Through the Hypersonic Weapons Debate
This article examines US policy in the field of hypersonic missiles, looking at decision-making on the acquisition and control of new technologies. In particular, it deplores the lack of importance attached to the non-proliferation effort. LEE Carrie A., Texas National Security Review, Autumn 2022. See
The 'Defence Policy' major in the 2e IHEDN national session with immersion in the French Army
On 25 and 26 November, auditors from the "Defence Policy" major were welcomed by the Army regiments of Meyenheim, Mourmelon and Annecy.
