A public institution with an interministerial dimension, placed under the supervision of the Prime Minister, the Institut des Hautes Etudes de Défense Nationale (IHEDN) is responsible for developing the spirit of defence and raising awareness of international issues. It is aimed at a broad public of civilians and military staff, both French and foreign.
Defence, foreign policy, armement and defence economics are the main disciplinary fields of training, long or short, provided at regional, national and international levels.
On the strength of its history, for more than 80 years, the IHEDN has been fully committed to its founding mission of strengthening national cohesion by promoting a culture of defence and national security within the nation.
Each year, the Institute's training and information activities involve some 13,000 auditors and participants.