American power, war in the age of AI, nuclear deterrence... a look back at a year of strategic debates
These monthly IHEDN conferences are an opportunity for the author of a recent work in the field of defence and security to highlight the main contributions of his or her work and to enrich reflection on current international affairs.
IHEDN auditors' association presidents' day: between transmission and commitment
Meeting in Paris, the presidents of the auditors' associations of the Institut des hautes études de défense nationale shared a day dedicated to cohesion and the spirit of defence, as Union-IHEDN celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Closing of the 4th national session of the IHEDN
After an intense year of training marked by committee work, field visits and high-level conferences, the auditors of the 4th national session of the IHEDN met on 20 June 2025 at the École Militaire for a closing day rich in exchanges, concluded by an address from the Prime Minister, François Bayrou.
Strategic mission to the United Arab Emirates for IHEDN auditors
Bilateral meetings, geostrategic issues, cultural cooperation: the students in the "Maritime Issues and Strategies" major at the IHEDN national session ended their training with a four-day study visit to the United Arab Emirates.
Vincent Rigaud (Ifremer): "The deep seabed, a major strategic challenge".
On the occasion of the Third United Nations Conference on the Oceans (UNOC 3) in Nice and a course in Economic and Strategic Intelligence at the IHEDN in Marseille, the site director of the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer) looks back at the growing importance of the deep sea and undersea cables, the main theme of this course.
Réunion hosts the 244th regional session of IHEDN
Three weeks of immersive training for 49 students focusing on the major issues of sovereignty, security and resilience in the Indian Ocean.
IHEDN on a study visit to Morocco: immersion and a strategic partnership
From 19 to 24 May 2025, the 'Economic Defence and Security' (DSE) major of the 5th national session of the Institut des hautes études de défense nationale (IHEDN) went on a mission to Morocco. The mission provided an opportunity to analyse relations in greater depth and strengthen Franco-Moroccan ties. It was also an opportunity for the IHEDN to meet the Collège Royal de l'Enseignement Militaire Supérieur (CREMS), a future partner.
A look back at the Mobilisation(s) conference
Organised as part of the Defence Academy of the École Militaire, in partnership with Sorbonne University and Eastern Circles, this "Mobilisation(s)" conference sets the terms for an essential public debate on a concept that is often reduced to extreme forms of conflict. However, mobilisation is not war, but a phase in which we anticipate and provide ourselves with the means to respond to a crisis that we consider to be major. Taking a multi-disciplinary and comparative approach, at a time when our strategic environment is undergoing radical change, what are the different ways of mobilising and being mobilised? By bringing together academics, witnesses of current mobilisation in Ukraine and practitioners, we can compare ideas, practices and concrete realities.
A strategic dive into the heart of European issues for the 'Maritime issues and strategies' major
From 24 to 28 March, students in the 'Maritime Issues and Strategies' (MIS) major took part in a seminar in Belgium. European institutions, NATO, the port of Antwerp: five days of immersion at the heart of Europe's major maritime, industrial and geopolitical issues, punctuated by high-level exchanges, field visits and a role-playing exercise.
Mission Brussels: a highlight for DSE and SNC majors at the national session
On 19 and 20 March, the 'Economic Defence and Security' and 'Digital Sovereignty and Cybersecurity' majors at the 4th national session of the IHEDN took part in a key mission to Brussels, immersing themselves in the heart of European and international institutions. An intense programme, marked by exchanges on current geopolitical challenges.
