Institut des hautes études de défense nationale

The Institut des hautes études de défense nationale is a French public academic institution for research, education and promotion of expertise and sensitization towards defence matters, founded in 1936 by Admiral Raoul Castex. Located in the École Militaire, this prestigious Institute is dedicated to train high-level military, government officials and high-ranking executives in defence matters. Some sessions are reserved for young auditors, generally students in the foremost grandes écoles, and under the age of 30. It is placed under the authority of the Prime Minister.