March 2024. Nostalgic virility as a cause of war
Why do great powers go to war? Why are non-violent, diplomatic options not prioritized? Nostalgic Virility as a Cause of War argues that world leaders react to status decline by going to war, guided by a nostalgic, virile understanding of what it means to be powerful. This nostalgic virility – a system of subjective beliefs about power, bravery, strength, morality, and health – acts as a filter through which leaders articulate glorified interpretations of history and assess their power and their country’s status on the international stage.
Matthieu Grandpierron
January 2024. Russie : le retour de la puissance
The war in Ukraine, launched by the Kremlin in February 2022, quickly escalated into a Russia–West confrontation with global repercussions. Alongside China, Russia is openly challenging the Western-centered international order. What explains Russia’s resurgence at the heart of global geopolitics? What strategy is the Kremlin pursuing to consolidate the foundations of Russian power? How should we interpret the renewed opposition to the West? And above all, does Russia still have the economic and human resources to match its ambitions?
David Teurtrie