Jean-Christophe CARDAMONE

Ingénieur général de 1re classe des études et techniques de l'armement "Armaments and defence economics" adviser Deputy director of the Institut des hautes études de défense nationale in charge of "National activities "Jean-Christophe Cardamone, ingénieur général de 1re classe des études et techniques de l'armement, began his career in 1984 at the Direction des constructions aéronautiques / Délégation [...]
Corinne BREUZÉ

Diplomatic Adviser Director of European and International Affairs Department Corinne Breuzé is a graduate of the National Institute for Eastern Languages and Civilizations (written Arabic) and Bachelor of the Arts (modern literature and Arabic language). She is a Minister Plenipotentiary (1st class). She began her career in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (North Africa and [...]
Corinne BREUZÉ

Diplomatic Adviser Director of the Europe and International Affairs Department Minister Plenipotentiary 1st Class Corinne Breuzé is a graduate of the Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales (Literal Arabic) and holds a Licence ès Lettres (Modern Literature and Arabic). She is a minister plenipotentiary 1st class. She began her career in the central administration (Africa, [...]
Strategic perspectives in Eurasia: confrontation and cooperation

The first "Eurasia" webinar organised by the IHEDN and the French foreign trade advisers (CNCCEF), with the support of MEDEF International, was held in virtual format at the École Militaire on Tuesday 12 January 2021. Corinne BREUZÉ, Diplomatic Counsellor - Director of the Department of Europe and International Affairs - Minister Plenipotentiary of 1st [...]
Djibouti: joint mission by auditors from the three IHEDN national sessions

First days of the joint mission of IHEDN auditors Friday 08 January 2021 The 73rd SN POLDEF, the 57th SN AED and the 6th SN ESM have arrived in the Republic of Djibouti for their annual study mission. This trip will enable IHEDN auditors to find out more about the objectives of the IHEDN in the field, [...]
Opening of the 71st economic and strategic intelligence course

Today, Monday 11 January 2021, saw the start of the 71st Economic and Strategic Intelligence (IES) course, which was conducted entirely by videoconference. The course was opened by Préfet Denis Conus, Deputy Director of the IHEDN. The opening speech on economic and strategic intelligence was given by Mr Bernard Besson. The public policy on national security and [...]
Once upon a time... the Arab revolutions

"Revolution is at the very heart of the history and imagination of the Arab world, as a component of thought and a vector for action. It is built on a relationship with the other, with the outside world, a relationship of borrowing, of fascination at times, but also of rejection. By virtue of its location, its history and its [...]
French Defence Policy Since the End of the Cold War

Olivier SCHMITT This book analyses the evolution of French defence policy since the end of the Cold War. The authors identify the motivations, representations and objectives of French defence policy. Over the last thirty years, French defence policy has undergone major changes as a result of several [...].
127th: BORDEAUX

From 6 to 11 September 2021
Closing date for entries : Friday 30 July 2021
Direct exposure to the complexity of defence issues and international crises
Battles. A History of the Great National Myths

The great battles of European national histories "Marignan 1515", "Waterloo morne plaine", "un coup de Trafalgar"... The greatest battles of European history have given rise to myths that have become veritable places of remembrance. Emblems and legends spring from the still smouldering battlefield or from works of art. These [...]