Research
The French Intervention in Mali since 2013
Why and how did France intervene? What were its motivations? Does the recent French withdrawal from Mali represent a defeat? What role are Russians playing?
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Conflicts in Yugoslavia in the 1990s
Background information since WW1, summaries of the wars in Croatia, Bosnia and Kosovo, and explanations on how crimes were judged in the aftermath of the wars.
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The European Union: how does it work ?
What is the history of the EU? Why didn’t the UK adopt the euro? How do EU institutions work? What challenges does the EU face?
Essays
The Role of States in Markets Development
What role did states play in the emergence of markets? How and why does capitalism push for state non-intervention? Are states necessary for markets’ survival?
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[French] Renforcer le Lien Armée-Nation en France
Qu’est ce que le lien armée-nation? Comment s’est-il manifesté depuis 1789? Quel rôle joue la réserve? Quelles politiques pour renforcer le lien armée-nation?
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[Part 3] Why did the US fail in Afghanistan (2001-2021)
What military and diplomatic strategies did the US adopt? What mistakes did they make? Who is in good terms with the Taliban? How will they govern?
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[Part 2] The War in Afghanistan (2001-2021)
Why and how did the US intervene in Afghanistan? How was Osama bin Laden killed? What role did Pakistan play? Why did the US leave in 2021?
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[Part 1] Wars in Afghanistan (1979-2001)
What happened during the Soviet-Afghan war and the ensuing civil wars?
What was Pakistan’s role? Who are the mujahideen? Who are the Taliban?
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History of China and the World since 1949
How did Mao Zedong establish a communist regime in 1949?
What role did China play during the Cold War? Why is it a capitalist power now ? How is it governed?