briefing +

02 Sep 2024

Deployment of the French Frigate Bretagne in the Indo-Pacific: Implementing French Strategy in the Region Ifri Memos, Ifri, September 2, 2024

The deployment of the French Navy’s multi-mission frigate (FREMM) Bretagne in the Indo-Pacific in recent months demonstrates France’s capability to project power far from the mainland and solidifies its Indo-Pacific strategy.

policy paper +

01 Aug 2024

Russia in the Arctic: The End of Illusions and the Emergence of Strategic Realignments Russie.Eurasie.Visions, No. 135, Ifri, August 2024

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has triggered profound changes in the Arctic region, the consequences of which remain uncertain in the long term.

policy paper +

29 Jul 2024

The Aluminum Value Chain: A Key Component of Europe’s Strategic Autonomy and Carbon Neutrality Ifri Papers, Ifri, July 2024

The United States of America (US), Canada and the European Union (EU) all now consider aluminum as strategic. This metal is indeed increasingly used, especially for the energy transition, be it for electric vehicles (EVs), electricity grids,...

policy paper +

26 Jul 2024

Understanding Intermediate Cities in Nigeria: The Cases of Ibadan and Abeokuta Ifri Papers, Ifri, July 2024

By: Monsuru MURITALA

Nigeria is known for its rapid demographic and urban growth. 

study +

02 Jul 2024

Funding A Rival: When the United States and Europe Invest in Chinese Tech Ifri Studies, Ifri, July 2024

Outbound investments into rival powers are receiving increasing political attention on both sides of the Atlantic, as competition between the United States and China intensifies. The concern lies with American and European investments in...

article +

01 Jul 2024

Japan’s Enhanced Security Engagement With the Pacific Islands The Diplomat, Issue 116, July 1, 2024

The expansion of security and defense cooperation stands as the most spectacular change in Japan’s contribution to the region in recent years.

external book chapter +

28 Jun 2024

National Perspectives on Europe's De-risking from China A report of the European Think-tank Network on China (ETNC), June 2024

By: Patrik ANDERSSON, Frida LINDBERG, (eds.), with , John SEAMAN

The concept of “de-risking” has become a significant focus for the European Union (EU) in managing its relations with China since first proposed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in March 2023. However, the interpretation...

05 Aug 2024

Ditching U.S. Nuclear Protection in Europe: Will It Trigger a Nuclear...

Héloïse FAYET, interviewed by Sergej Sumlenny from the podcast EuroResilience.
What if France takes over the U.S. role in providing nuclear deterrence for Europe?
24 Jul 2024

'Unprecedented' security operation promised for Paris Olympic Games

Marc HECKER, interviewed by Kate Varley for RTE, Ireland
The organisers of the Paris Olympics have promised an "unprecedented" security operation in the city ahead of the official start of the games later...
16 Jul 2024

10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting: 5 things to know

Céline PAJON, quoted by Shaun Turton, for Nikkei Asian Review
Pacific leaders will gather in Tokyo for the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10) from Tuesday to Thursday.
11 Jul 2024

Ariane 6 launch returns in-house space access to Europe’s armed...

Paul WOHRER, quoted by Rudy Ruitenberg for DefenseNews
Europe restored sovereign access to space with the first launch of the Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket on Tuesday, after years of delays and retirement of...
08 Jul 2024

France’s left wins big, but paralysis in parliament looms

Céline PAJON, cited by Gabriel Dominguez for the Japan Times
France is headed for a hung parliament after none of the political parties that contested Sunday’s parliamentary runoff vote managed to secure an...
08 Jul 2024

Europe is Quietly Debating a Nuclear Future Without the US

America has protected Europe with is nuclear umbrella for more than 70 years. In the era of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, the continent is quietly...