Ukraine's diplomatic battles in a "multi-aligned" world
At a time when President Volodymyr Zelensky is travelling abroad to bolster international support for his country's war effort, a conference at the École Militaire looked at the delicate diplomatic ballet that Ukraine has been conducting since 2022, and the responses of various states.
Disinformation at the heart of conflicts
29 January 2024 | 7.30pm at the École militaire
2024 DNA, "a new way of looking at" strategic events
Jean Pouch, an auditor in the 2nd national session, attended the launch of the Year of National Defence 2024 on 7 December. He gives us his impressions of the first edition of this book.
The armed forces reserve, the backbone of the nation's moral forces
Between now and 2035, the number of reservists will rise from 40,000 to over 100,000 to meet new needs. On the eve of the ACADEM conference on moral forces, we take a closer look at this system, which allows citizens to enlist in the armed forces to serve their country.
Napoleon, history's greatest general or strategist?
The General of Arcole and Emperor of Austerlitz continues to fascinate the world, as shown by the release of a new film this week. But what of his legacy in the art of war? Five historians specialising in the period and the military shed light on the subject.
Dimitri Minic: "There is transparency in the Russian strategic factory".
A specialist in Russian politico-military elites and strategic thinking, the IFRI researcher presented his latest book at a strategic debate at the IHEDN. Interview.
Four opportunities to decipher a changing world
The war in Ukraine, digital and information attacks, relations with autocrats, the Year of National Defence... Specialists, elected representatives, practitioners and Nobel Peace Prize winners will be speaking at events organised by the IHEDN and its partners in late November and early December. A detailed review.
Geopolitics of the Middle East: "Taking a dispassionate approach".
A highly topical debate was held on Thursday 26 October at the launch of the Defence Academy at the École Militaire. Criticising the prevailing media discourse, the speakers all noted a growing gap between Western positions and those of the "global South".
General Durieux: "With the ACADEM, French strategic thinking shines out stronger and further afield".
Inaugurated on Thursday by the Minister for the Armed Forces, the Defence Academy of the École Militaire (ACADEM) is a powerful tool for academic exchange and dialogue with France's allies. Its president, Lieutenant General Benoît Durieux, talks about its origins, functions and plans.
Faced with new operational realities, the French Army is stepping up innovation
As it undergoes a transformation, the French Army is placing particular emphasis on innovation. At the annual presentation of its capabilities this week, we focus on a new dedicated body, the Future Combat Command, and some of the latest equipment.
