Information report on ammunition stocks

Based on the observation that French ammunition stocks have deteriorated overall since the end of the Cold War, this report puts forward thirteen proposals for rebuilding these stocks. It argues that this is necessary both to respond to global strategic developments and to support France's ambitions in terms of power.

Information report on the seabed

One year after the ministerial strategy for controlling the seabed, and in a context where we are realising the extent to which this area is becoming a key to understanding new conflicts, this report invites us to take serious account of this subject in the future military programming law. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, presented by Mrs Lysiane METAYER and [...]

The IRA Has a Greater Focus Than Just Tackling Climate Change

In this article, the authors explain the main objectives and challenges of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) adopted by the United States last August. Designed to encourage the development of green industries in the United States, the IRA aims to provide a response to climate change, reduce greenhouse gas [...].

Articulating ESG Criteria and the Financing of the EDTIB: A Prospective View

In this study, the author looks at the relationship between defence companies and financial players, and more specifically at the difficulties these players encounter in their dealings. She also suggests a series of courses of action to improve the financing of defence industries on the European continent. She also formulates a series of courses of action to improve the financing of defence industries on the European continent.See MATELLY Sylvie, Ares, Policy Paper n°80, March [...]

National-conservatism: what foreign policy for the "new American right"?

Based on a series of interviews and using the method of participant observation, the author presents the main characteristics of the US 'national-conservative' movement. The study provides an analysis of the reforms advocated by this movement in the political, economic and foreign affairs spheres. This document will be very useful in the run-up to the American presidential elections scheduled for 2024. [...]

France's Nuclear Weapons and Europe

This article looks at how France's nuclear deterrence policy is perceived by its European allies, and more specifically by Germany. It highlights the ambiguities in France's stance on the European dimension of its deterrent and puts forward a series of recommendations to strengthen France's role in the European arena.

What security guarantees can the EU provide to Ukraine?

At a time of intense debate over the outcome of Russia's war against Ukraine, Pierre Haroche deciphers the security guarantees that the European Union could put in place once Ukraine has emerged from the war. HAROCHE Pierre, Institut Jacques Delors, March 2023. See

Military programming law: what's at stake?

With Thomas GOMART (Ifri) and Bruno TERTRAIS (FRS), hearing before the Senate Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee, 8 March 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=uz9hPFk5fqg