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La survivabilité sur le champ de bataille : entre technologie et manœuvre

Date de publication
05 April 2017
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The concept of survivability is central to the design of combat vehicles and to the elaboration of doctrines for the employment of military forces. 

Operation Sangaris: A Case Study in Limited Military Intervention

Date de publication
27 October 2016
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The French Army's Sangaris Operation in Central African Republic proved successful despite it being first undermined. 

Kurds against IS: An Effective Military Solution?

Date de publication
02 March 2016
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The Kurdish military’s recent history immediately brings to mind images of its mythical female fighters, and of its real victories against Daesh. But its successes have been primarily in Syria. In Iraq, the Kurdish military has been hindered by poor preparation, lack of effective weaponry, and various political and tactical disagreements between actors. Without support from the West, Kurdish forces will not be able to win the on-ground offensive.

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L'avenir de la surprise tactique à l'heure de la numérisation

Date de publication
07 July 2016
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Surprise is a crucial dimension of military tactics, which stems from incertitude inherent to war.

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Retours sur Sangaris. Entre stabilisation et protection des civils

Date de publication
30 April 2016
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In December 2013, France launched its operation Sangaris in the Central African Republic. What conclusions can be drawn for the stabilization of the country and the protection of civilians?