Ifri’s programs deal with the majors issues of today’s world: security, climate and energy, migration, economy, space, global governance and more.
The article provides an overview of the impact the policy framework for space activities has on commercial activities in Europe. It shows that the development of a space policy framework on the European level has, from the beginning, aimed at furthering commercial space activities and...
The purpose of this article is to analyse the impact of the financial and economic crisis on the space sector from a political point of view. Its focus is on the institutional space sector rather than on commercial space activities. In addition, Europe is placed at the centre of the analysis...
Ever give a thought to how much water there is in your cup of tea? I know the volume in the cup is about 8 ounces - but it is hot - hopefully around 100 degrees Celsius or 212 Farenheit. So you had to heat it up one way or another to make tea.
When I was laying the foundations for the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI) 2 in 1978 and 1979, only a select few in France were familiar with the English term „think tank‟ and had at least an approximate idea of what it covered.
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This book questions the reality of a crisis of immigrant integration and citizenship in Europe, a crisis that has gained a huge attention in the public and political debates since the 2000s. More often than not,...
The crisis, it is now widely accepted, means that markets failed. Meeting for the first time in Washington in November 2008, the G20 embarked in a ride of re-regulation. Months of negotiations later, it dramatically appears different to agree on principles and broad objectives, and to write...
Since the 1990s, cooperation between Europe and Russia in space has steadily expanded and became institutionalised. While successful projects were undertaken in areas like human spaceflight, launchers, space science or exploration, cooperation in the field of Earth observation (EO) has...
Migration is a universal phenomenon rising complex issues in sending countries as in receiving or transit countries. Yet, issues and stakes linked to the migratory phenomenon are often simplified by public debates as in public policies supposed to solve this “problem”.
The potential synergy between development and migration has become a key feature of most international migration politics. However, this relationship is far from evident.
An ominous resource crunch in the so-called “rare earth elements” is now threatening the development of a number of key industries from energy to defense to consumer electronics. As key components in the latest generation of technologies, including specialized magnets for windmills and hybrid...
As part of the Center for Energy at Ifri, a seminar with Anthony Livanios, CEO of Energy Stream CMG, Christoph Van Agt, Senior Fellow, Clingendael Internationa Energy Program, Netherlands, et Maciej Wozniak, Independent Energy Expert, Poland....
Luncheon debatte dedicated to Ifri's corporate members, by invitation only.
... As part of the Ifri Energy Program, a seminar with Michel Cruciani, chargé de mission, Centre de Géopolitique et des Matières Premières (CGEPM), Université ParisIX-Dauphine, Matti Supponen, Policy Co-ordinator - Policy and project Officer, DG Energie, Unit B...
As part of the Ifri Energy Program, a seminar with Marcus Becker, European Energy Policy Executive, General Electric and Adrian Joyce, Secretary General, EuroAce, Claude Turmes, Vice President of the Green Group, European Parliament (tbc)....
Le Centre des Etudes de sécurité (CES) de l'Ifri et la Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS) lancent un nouveau cycle de séminaire sur " 2012 La défense en question ".
... As part of the Ifri Energy Program, a seminar with Louis-Marie Jacquelin, ENEA Consulting, Stéphane Biscaglia, Renewable Energy Department, Smart Grid and Storage Engeneer, Ademe . Chaired by: William C. Ramsay, Senior Fellow and Director of...
The conference will provide a snapshot of the current governance of space programs in Europe. The first panel will explore structural issues: the implications of the Lisbon Treaty in terms of policy, the legal context for space activities in Europe and the burning topics of sustainable funding...
As part of the Ifri Energy Program, a seminar with Matthias Dürr, Senior Manager, European Union Affairs, RWE AG, Susanne Nies, Head of Energy Policy and Power Generation Unit, Eurelectric, and Fabien Roques, Director, European Power, IHS...
The Economist Conferences organizes on July 7th 2011 "The Second Brazil Business Summit", an opportunity to review developments in the Brazilian market following the 2010 presidential elections.
Ifri is a supporting...
As part of the Ifri Energy Program, a seminar with Miharu Kanai, Senior Associate, Menecon Far Eastern markets, Jean-Arnold Vinois,Head of Unit, Security of Supply and Networks, DG Energy, European Commission, Industrial Representative (tbc). Chaired by: ...
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