Public defense policy

Objectives

Learn about the construction, implementation and challenges of defense missions

Skills acquired

Develop the ability to listen and synthesize in a think tank working on a defense issue, to present group work, and to seek compromises.
Learn to take into account a global environment (from international to regional level)
Learn how to help political decision-makers, through role-playing and work in restricted committees: work oriented towards political recommendations for decision-makers.

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Contents

Geopolitical analysis and international security context (major issues in the contemporary world)
Conflictuality and military commitments
Deterrence, major space issues, European defense and NATO
Defense economics and industrial posture
Innovation and technological breakthroughs for the future civilian applications of defense technologies

Optional: summer school organized by the "Defense" chair
Teaching method
Triptych IHEDN :

Conferences-debates with speakers from the State, Industry and Armed Forces (32h)
Group work on a specific topical subject and presentation of results to the authorities
Field visits with a triple focus (8h, 2 half-days):

BITD: defense industrial and technological base
OPERATIONS: defense air base
LOCAL INDUSTRY: specific tools and skills

Culture of aeronautics, space and defense