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Soldat mains croisées en train de prier | Lundis de l'IHEDN Religions dans les armées : fraternité d’armes… et d’âmes

Religions in the armed forces: brotherhood of arms... and of souls

With military chaplains from four faiths (Catholic, Protestant, Muslim and Jewish), the French armed forces benefit from a unique model that combines respect for neutrality...
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Chasseurs alpins en montagne | Lundis de l'IHEDN Guerre en montagne : le champ de bataille le plus hostile

Mountain warfare: the most hostile battlefield

Rugged, compartmentalised terrain, the dangers of verticality, extreme climatic conditions... Focus on this very specific combat terrain, through some emblematic campaigns and...
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Winston Churchill en uniforme de combat | Lundis de l'IHEDN Winston Churchill : avant le « vieux lion », l’homme de guerre

Winston Churchill: before the "old lion", the man of war

A trained officer and intrepid soldier, the British statesman fought on several fronts and headed various ministries linked to the armed forces before coming to power...
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Le sous-marin nucléaire lanceur d’engins (SNLE) le Triomphant | Lundis de l'IHEDN Furtivité dans les abysses : l’épopée des sous-marins français

Stealth in the deep: the saga of French submarines

A pioneer in underwater navigation, France opted for nuclear propulsion over half a century ago. Here's a look back at the rich history and latest developments of the...
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Remorque à transbordement vidant du grain | Lundis de l'IHEDN Souveraineté alimentaire : un enjeu vital aux incidences sécuritaires

Food sovereignty: a vital issue with security implications

To coincide with the international "Nutrition for Growth" summit, which France is hosting in Paris on 27 and 28 March, we take a look at two trends...
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Le ministre des Armées, Sébastien Lecornu, à la deuxième édition du Paris Defence and Strategy Forum, en mars 2025

Geopolitical influence and recomposition: the key role of strategic forums

The Paris Defence and Strategy Forum, which takes place this week, the Munich Conference and Globsec: these events are catalysts for...
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