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.
General Laurent Rataud: "Air defence is consubstantial with the ambition of sovereignty".
At this week's presentation of the capabilities of the French Air Force (AAE), Air Force Lieutenant General Laurent Rataud, Commander of Air Defence and Air Operations, explains the importance and missions of the AAE in French diplomacy and allied cooperation.
France in the Indopacific: a priority of growing importance
At the International Session on the Indo-Pacific, held in Paris this week, we take a look at the latest announcements concerning France's strategy for the region.
Extreme weather events: civil defence personnel on the front line
Storms, fires, floods in Libya, Canada, Greece, France... Climate change and the increasing number of disasters are forcing civil protection military training to adapt.
UK-France defence relations: steady progress
The military alliance between the two countries, which began over a century ago, has been strengthened since 2010. On the occasion of the visit of the British monarch Charles III, officers involved in exchanges on both sides of the Channel give their impressions.
