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IHEDN: 90 years of promoting resilience

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5 January 2026

Founded in 1936, the Institute for Higher National Defence Studies is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year.^e anniversary. Its director, Lieutenant General Hervé de...

AI in armed conflicts: who is responsible in the event of a violation of the law?

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19 December 2025

While artificial intelligence can increase the effectiveness of military operations, it is not currently capable of anticipating all unforeseen situations. So who...

Ronald Hatto: «Brutality and condescension could backfire on President Trump»

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12 December 2025

A specialist in strategy and international security issues at Sciences Po Paris, Canadian political scientist Ronald Hatto analyses the new National Security Strategy...

Military service, «society's contribution to national defence»

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5 December 2025

In Europe, national service is implemented in very different ways depending on the country. Focus on the arrangements in place in two states that have reintroduced...

Reflections on Austerlitz, a legendary battle for 220 years

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2nd December 2025

Napoleon I's resounding victory at the «Battle of the Three Emperors» on 2 December 1805 is still studied and discussed today...

IGA Patrick Aufort: «Strengthening an agile defence industry capable of ramping up production quickly»

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21 November 2025

On the occasion of the Defence Innovation Forum (FID), which is being held from 27 to 29 November, General Engineer of Armament Patrick Aufort, Director of the Agency for...