{"id":64499,"date":"2026-11-04T14:58:12","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T13:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ihedn.fr\/?p=64499"},"modified":"2026-11-05T10:05:55","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T09:05:55","slug":"retour-sur-le-164e-cycle-jeunes-en-region-grand-est","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ihedn.fr\/en\/notre-actualite\/retour-sur-le-164e-cycle-jeunes-en-region-grand-est\/","title":{"rendered":"A look back at the 164th \u2018Jeunes en r\u00e9gion\u2019 programme \u2013 Grand Est"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From 26 to 30 October, Nancy hosted a new \u2018Jeunes\u2019 programme in the Grand Est region, bringing together 81 participants. Students and young professionals were invited to deepen their understanding of defence and security issues, to learn about the key players and resources involved in national defence, and to reflect collectively on the strategic challenges facing France.<\/p>

Regardless of their initial level of knowledge, participants were able to deepen their understanding of strategic issues and France\u2019s position in a changing international environment. By drawing on the insights of speakers from a variety of backgrounds, alongside discussions and analyses, they were able to develop their critical thinking, formulate and defend their own views on defence and security issues, and anticipate developments likely to transform our strategic environment.<\/p>

As well as acquiring knowledge, the course enables them to familiarise themselves with existing defence tools and structures, whilst developing their ability to formulate operational proposals as part of a collaborative process.<\/p>

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A week exploring key defence and security issues<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>

The programme was structured around three main modules: strategic issues, an understanding of defence capabilities and the armed forces, and international cooperation and conflicts.<\/p>

The trainees thus explored the organisation of defence and national security, operational land defence in the Grand Est region, as well as the concepts of the \u2018spirit of defence\u2019 and \u2018moral strength\u2019. They also explored several international issues in greater depth, with presentations focusing on the African continent \u2013 highlighting both positive developments and persistent vulnerabilities \u2013 and on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Sport as a tool of power and diplomacy was also the subject of discussion.<\/p>

The training also provided an opportunity to explore domestic threats and cybersecurity issues, notably through the \u2018Cyber Humanum Est\u2019 exercise, an immersive cybersecurity exercise organised in collaboration with the Nancy Defence Base and Lorraine INP, under the auspices of the Cyber Defence Command (COMCYBER) and the University of Lorraine. It enables participants to tackle real-world cyber-threat scenarios in order to develop their skills and help train the next generation of cyber defence talent.<\/p>

Finally, a tour of the Cimules company gave participants the opportunity to gain a first-hand insight into the organisations and capabilities that contribute to national defence.<\/p>

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Three committee topics to address the region\u2019s challenges<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>

In addition to the lectures, the participants were divided into six committees to work on three practical issues, rooted in the defence and security challenges facing the region. Using scenario-based exercises, they were required to analyse the challenges presented, identify priorities and draw up operational proposals for decision-makers.<\/p>