NEWS SHEETS

A new format for the IHEDN: news sheets. The aim of these fact sheets is not to tell you what to think about a particular subject, but to provide you with precise and indisputable information that will enable you to contribute to the debates around you, to form your own opinions on each subject and, if necessary, to counter the theories that are furthest removed from the reality of the facts.

Germany

Fiche d'actualité : La coopération franco-allemande dans le domaine de la défense

Franco-German cooperation in the field of defence

This news item looks at the history of Franco-German cooperation in the field of...
Fiche d'actualité : Le réarmement allemand

German rearmament

This news item looks at the history of the German army (Bundeswehr), reviewing its...

The space

Fiche d'actualité : La stratégie spatiale de l’Union européenne

The European Union's space strategy

This fact sheet looks at Europe's space strategy, starting with a review of its...
Fiche d'actualité : Compétition et rivalités internationales

Competition and international rivalries

This fact sheet looks at international rivalries in the space sector. It begins...

Current issues in India

Transforming India's defence capabilities

This fact sheet looks at the contemporary transformation of India's defence capabilities. It...

the conflict over Kashmir

This fact sheet looks at the continuing conflict between India and Pakistan over the...

The Baltic region

Fiches d'actualité 29 : La Suède et la Finlande

Sweden and Finland

This fact sheet presents Sweden's and the UK's defence models and capabilities.

What defence for the Baltic States?

This fact sheet looks at the main features of the Baltic States' defence policies. It presents...
L'espace baltique, la Pologne - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

Poland

This fact sheet looks at Poland, tracing its recent history and describing its...

Special edition

Entre commémoration et instrumentalisation : la date des 8 et 9 mai 1945 - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

Between commemoration and exploitation: 8 and 9 May 1945, the end of the war in Europe

As some European countries prepare to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the...

Current issues in Syria

Le défi de la justice transitionnelle en Syrie - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

The challenge of transitional justice in Syria

This fact sheet looks at the issue of transitional justice in Syria from the point of view of...
L’évolution d’Hayat Tahrir al-Cham dans le temps - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

The evolution of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham over time

This fact sheet looks at the development of Hayat Tahrir al-Cham (HTC) - the Islamic State organisation...

the Arctic

Enjeux stratégiques des ressources - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

Strategic resource issues

This fact sheet looks at the strategic challenge of exploiting Arctic resources. It presents...
Nouvelle arène des rivalités internationales ? - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

A new arena for international rivalries?

This fact sheet looks at the strategic challenge of exploiting Arctic resources. It presents...

The war in Ukraine

La Russie, « l’opération spéciale » et les enjeux de la mobilisation - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

Russia, the "special operation" and the challenges of mobilisation

This fact sheet provides an analysis of the issues surrounding conscription in Ukraine in the context of the...
La mobilisation en Ukraine : un phénomène préoccupant - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

Mobilisation in Ukraine: a worrying phenomenon

This fact sheet provides an analysis of the issues surrounding conscription in Ukraine in the context of the...

The security situation in the Sahel

La rivalité Al-Qaïda-Etat islamique au Sahel - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

The Al-Qaeda-Islamic State rivalry in the Sahel

This fact sheet looks at the marked rivalry between the Islamic State in the Sahel (ISIS)...
Les répercussions de l’implication militaire russe au Sahel - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

The repercussions of Russian military involvement in the Sahel

This fact sheet looks at Russia's growing involvement in the Sahel region, particularly in the...
L’influence des coups d’État au Sahel sur la stabilité régionale - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

The influence of coups d'état in the Sahel on regional stability

This fact sheet looks at the wave of military coups d'état in the Sahel since...

The American elections

Les Etats-Unis, la Russie et l’Ukraine - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

The United States, Russia and Ukraine

This fact sheet looks at relations between the United States and Russia since the...
Les doctrines de politique étrangère américaine - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

American foreign policy doctrines

This fact sheet looks at the different doctrines of American foreign policy. It presents...
La politique des Etats-Unis en Indopacifique - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

US policy in the Indo-Pacific

This fact sheet looks at US policy in the Indo-Pacific. It traces the history...

Contemporary strategic changes

L’influence des changements climatiques sur la défense et la sécurité - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

The influence of climate change on defence and security

This fact sheet looks at the influence of climate change on defence and security issues.
Les enjeux de l’intelligence artificielle pour la défense - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

The challenges of artificial intelligence for defence

This fact sheet looks at the advent of artificial intelligence in the defence sector....
La réalité d’un nouveau partenariat autoritaire - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

The reality of a new authoritarian partnership

This fact sheet looks at the reality of a recent tightening of partnerships between the UK and France....

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (nato)

Une Alliance en action - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

An Alliance in action

This topical fact sheet highlights the Atlantic Alliance's ability to adapt and highlights the challenges it...
Les dépenses de défense des Alliés : une mise en perspective - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

Putting Allied defence spending into perspective

This fact sheet looks at the defence spending of the member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)....
L’élargissement de l’OTAN, hier et aujourd’hui - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

NATO enlargement, past and present

This fact sheet highlights the process of including new Member States in the European Union....

The European elections

L’Union européenne et les sanctions économiques envers la Russie - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

The European Union and economic sanctions against Russia

This factsheet looks at the economic sanctions against Russia. It presents the EU's policy on...
Le Parlement européen et la défense - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

The European Parliament and defence

This fact sheet looks at the role played by the European Union (EU) and in particular the...
Les ingérences étrangères et la désinformation en Europe - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

Foreign interference and disinformation in Europe

This fact sheet looks at foreign interference and disinformation in Europe. It presents...

The Israel-Hamas conflict

Le rôle du Hezbollah dans le conflit Israël-Hamas - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

Hezbollah's role in the Israel-Hamas conflict

This fact sheet, written last May, looks at the role played by the...
L’importance stratégique du détroit de Bab el-Mandeb - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

The strategic importance of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

This fact sheet highlights the strategic importance of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. It presents...
Le bouclier antimissile israélien - Fiche d'actualité de l'IHEDN

The Israeli missile defence shield

This fact sheet looks at Israel's short-range missile defence shield, known as the Iron Dome...