Defence economics, what's new?
with Julien MALIZARD (IHEDN EcoDef Chair), Diploweb, 18 April 2023.
What role do women play in strategic expertise?
IRSEM, FRS, IRIS and WIIS, 16 March 2023.
Russian mining strategy. Geopolitical ambitions and industrial challenges
For several years now, Russia's role as a major mining player has been confirmed: on the one hand, the vastness of its territory suggests unparalleled mineral reserves; on the other hand, thanks to technological development and the ecological transition, global demand for materials has grown steadily since the beginning of the [...].
The Triumph of Security over Economics
This very short article highlights the extent to which geopolitical uncertainty is reshaping the priorities of states and governments, with a world order that is in reality fragmented. It is no longer just a question of ensuring prosperity, but resilience, as the reorganisation of supply chains in all areas expresses. REINSCH William Alan, Commentary, [...]
Japan on the way to becoming a major military power in the Indo-Pacific
This article looks at the evolution of Japan's defence and security posture. Drawing on the National Security Strategy and the National Defence Strategy published in December 2022, the author highlights the rise of Japan's defence posture and Tokyo's quest for a more assertive strategic posture on a regional scale [...].
The Disruption of Arctic Exceptionalism. Managing Environmental Change in Light of Russian Aggression
The Arctic appears to be at the confluence of two major crises: global warming and the consequences of the war in Ukraine through Russia's security posture. Yet the implications of climate change call for global solutions and the ability of nations and states to work together effectively, something that the rampant militarisation of the Arctic is [...].
''Imagining beyond the imaginary''. Red teaming and serious games for anticipation and foresight
This article looks at the new cognitive tools available to the armed forces to help them think about the war of tomorrow. After presenting the main elements of anticipation and defence foresight used in the United States, the authors trace their introduction and use in France. FAYET Héloïse, FEREY Amélie, Ifri Briefings, Centre des [...]
French Spring in Beijing
This article uses Chinese sources to decipher reactions to the French President's visit to the country. It shows that Chinese commentators pay little attention to geopolitics and the war in Ukraine, and concentrate instead on the technological and industrial partnership and the unique place that France [...].
Tactical nuclear weapons rehabilitated?
The study raises the question of the rehabilitation of tactical nuclear weapons on the assumption that they increase the risk of an escalation from conventional to nuclear weapons because they are more employable than strategic nuclear weapons. The first part is devoted to terminology and aims to grasp the concept of tactical nuclear weapons. The [...]
2027: the year of European strategic autonomy
While the war in Ukraine highlighted the inability of Europeans to defend their continent without massive support from the United States, the authors of this article explain that the objective of European strategic autonomy must remain a political priority. They base their position on two points. Firstly, the threat from China remains the priority for the United States, [...].
