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Geopolitics and Security
This comprehensive training program delves into the evolving dynamics of the international landscape through the lens of geopolitics and security challenges. It covers several thematic focuses with expert- led lectures and workshops, fostering a deep understanding of defence complexities in the contemporary world. This program leverages geopolitics-related scenarios and discussions to nurture strategic thinking.
Overview
Intended Participants
Mid- and senior-level managers with minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the public or private sector
Objectives
- Examine the intersection of geopolitical tensions and security threats, exploring how military, political, and technological factors shape global power dynamics
- Exploring how military, political, and technological factors shape global power dynamics
- Analyse the impact of emerging technologies and hybrid warfare on international security, and their role in reshaping geopolitical strategies and conflicts
- Develop strategic thinking by examining the impact of geopolitical shifts on global security
Programme
- Analyze how multilateral institutions are challenged by power struggles and shifting global dynamics, rearmament trends, and their implications for international security.
- Explore the role of emotions in shaping geopolitical conflicts.
- Assess the challenges posed by the laws of armed conflict in contemporary crises.
- Examining key drivers of instability in the Middle East and their interaction with global powers.
- Analysing strategic tensions and potential military escalation in the Taiwan Straits, along with their global implications.
- Examining the geopolitical roles of Africa and India in global affairs
- Gain first-hand insights from a soldier on the battles of tomorrow
- The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in military operations and its geopolitical implications.
- The information warfare in the Russia-Ukraine conflict
- The strategic goals and challenges of European defence
- NATO’s adaptation to modern threats
- The role of nuclear power, deterrence strategies, the regulation of nuclear weapons, and the pressing challenges of proliferation.
- The question of whether the United States is witnessing the end of its hegemonic dominance
Teaching Staff
Amélie Férey
Dominique Moïsi
Antoine Bourguilleau
Mélissa Levaillant
Practical Information
- 5 days (40 hours)
- Our courses can be adapted to accommodate various accessibility requirements. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss any necessary adjustments.
Pedagogical Approach
- Expert insights across diverse topics: gain perspectives from multiple renowned specialists and military professionals on a wide range of issues, from the future of warfare to global security challenges.
- Hands-on learning through simulations: engage in a half-day Matrix Game, a realistic exercise designed to explore decision-making dynamics and strategic planning in wartime scenarios.
- Integrated academic and practical skills: combine rigorous, on-the ground analysis with essential soft skills such as strategic foresight, scenario planning, and critical thinking in real-world contexts.
Admission Requirements
- No prerequisites are required for this training.
Testimonies
« If you are intrigued by strategic foresight, conventional warfare, lawfare, cognitive warfare, and cyber; curious about concepts such as the “salami-slicing” strategy or Israel’s security doctrines; and eager to grapple with the dilemmas facing contemporary leaders, then the Security and Geopolitics Specialization is for you. You will even have a chance to take part in a wargaming exercise of Operation Barbarossa, alongside many other immersive experiences. Over the course of an intensive week, you will learn from outstanding professors and leading practitioners. Together, you will examine the European Union’s defence policy, nuclear deterrence, hybrid warfare, cyber security, and the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence on contemporary conflicts. The curriculum highlights the critical transformations reshaping global security while blending theory with practice: policy analysis, regional studies of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Indo-Pacific, as well as scenario-building and ethical reflection. Designed for those who aspire to shape policy, advise governments, or work in international organisations at the frontline of global security, the programme will challenge you to think strategically and anticipate the dynamics of a multipolar world. A truly fascinating journey awaits you. »
Ecaterine Siradzé
