13e edition of the cycle for civilian executives of the Ministry of the Armed Forces
Over the course of a week, the 13ᵉ cycle des cadres civils du ministère des Armées, organised by the IHEDN at the École militaire, brought together around sixty auditors to discuss major defence, security and international cooperation issues. Through lectures, visits and committee work, participants deepened their understanding of contemporary strategic challenges and strengthened their shared defence culture.
Reinforcing the spirit of defence in higher education in the Paris region
The Institut des Hautes Études de Défense Nationale, the Île-de-France Academic Region and the Paris Defence and Security Zone have signed an ambitious partnership agreement to develop the spirit and culture of defence among students in the Île-de-France region. A joint commitment to forge lasting links between academia, the armed forces and young people.
A new partnership to promote equal opportunities and civic engagement
The Institut des Hautes Études de Défense Nationale and the Un Avenir Ensemble foundation have signed a partnership agreement designed to encourage the diversification of audiences and strengthen the civic commitment of young people. This cooperation is based on shared values: equal opportunities, national cohesion and a spirit of defence.
Successful take-off for the 248e session in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region
From 17 March to 17 April, 46 students from a wide range of backgrounds will be meeting in Belfort, Besançon, Chalon-sur-Saône and Dijon to gain a deeper understanding of the defence, security and resilience issues shaping our strategic environment and having a direct impact on our regions.
Africa on the move: a seminar to rethink Franco-African partnerships
A seminar devoted to the contemporary dynamics of the African continent brought together experts and decision-makers with a common objective: to rethink the relationship between France and Africa in the light of current challenges.
Business report 2025
The new edition of the IHEDN activity report is now available. This document reviews the highlights, initiatives and actions carried out by the Institute over the past year. It highlights the commitment of its teams, its students and all its partners in promoting a culture of defence and security.
Launch of consultation for the award of a public contract
The consultation for the award of a contract to provide quality monitoring and support services for the Qualiopi system has been launched on the PLACE government purchasing platform.
Closing ceremony for the 247ᵉ session in the Île-de-France region of IHEDN
From 20 January to 20 February, 45 auditors experienced four weeks of strategic immersion, high-level exchanges and field visits, from Paris to Toulon.
Cycles IES 2026: Action-based teaching to promote economic sovereignty
In a strategic context increasingly marked by the balance of power, awareness of economic intelligence issues is imperative. In response to this need, this year IHEDN is offering 5 cycles in Economic and Strategic Intelligence (IES) based on a sectoral approach.
Mission to Djibouti: at the heart of France's strategic balances in Africa and the Indo-Pacific
For five days, the Defence Policy and Maritime Issues and Strategies majors at the 5th national session of the IHEDN carried out a fact-finding mission to Djibouti, a key territory for French defence, diplomacy and strategic projection.
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