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The American strategic debate is going through a crucial period. Since 2006, its agenda has become largely Iraqi-centered, challenging the current doctrines of the services. But after Iraq, new issues are emerging, likely to change the debate in the middle and long term: the reshaping of the deterrence system, the constitution of a military command in Africa, managing China.François Raffenne works on North America for the Delegation of Strategic Affairs (French Ministry of Defense).

Jean-Loup Samaan is visiting scholar at the Rand Corporation (Washington D.C.)