The Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games were marked by more than 450 million cyberattacks. This unprecedented number shows that, now more than ever, we need to deal with this threat to ensure the smooth organisation of international events. The Paris 2024 Games Committee is expecting figures 8 times higher, according to the Director of Technology in charge of the event, Bruno Marie-Rose. Given the scale of the challenge ahead, the key players are stepping up their preparations, with jus

Maï-Linh Camus has the perfect profile. Experts in the world of intelligence quickly detected her potential and offered her the opportunity to join the very closed circle of intelligence officers at the Ministry of the Armed Forces.

Interview with Dr. Walsh, Chief Scientist – Forensics, Australian Federal Police (AFP)

Aller de l’avant, aller plus loin, toujours se relever. Tel pourrait être le mantra de Cyrille Chahboune. Hier militaire blessé en Irak,...

With the number of air passengers predicted to rise by 50% by 2037, airports must reinvent themselves to ensure that controls run smoothly while guaranteeing enhanced security. 1 The market is therefore adapting, as evidenced by the forecast of a 16.20% increase in its size between now and 2028. 2 From artificial intelligence and scanners to facial recognition and intelligent seals—border control for passengers and goods are being reinvented to ensure a safer world. But wit

Globalization has reshaped the landscape of drug trafficking. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has announced a 22% increase in new psychoactive substances, proof of the relentless adaptability of the illicit market. 1 The emergence of West Africa, no longer as a mere transit zone, but as a major player, is now attracting particular attention. How do international organizations adapt to these changing dynamics?

Moving forward, going further, always getting back up. This could be Cyrille Chahboune’s mantra. Former soldier wounded in Iraq, he is now a top para athlete and his journey is awe-inspiring. Meet a true fighter who combines resilience with humility.

Summer 2024 will be the culmination of years of work: The Olympic Games will take place in 41 French locations. The Games require a high level of planning to ensure their security. To that end, organisers are developing a security plan that leaves nothing to chance.

Interview with Emil Druc Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Lithuania

The outbreak of the war in Ukraine presented Moldova with a unique opportunity to accelerate its march towards Europe. But while the country was finally granted the EU candidate status in June 2022, the road to membership is likely to be a bumpy one. Maia Sandu’s pro-European government faces an unstable political and economic context, an unresolved conflict in Transnistria and a persistent Russian influence, that may not play in their favor.

A 19-year-old gymnast, several times selected for the France gymnastics team, Carolann Héduit is looking forward to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The one who joined the national police’s team of high-level athletes looks back on her career, her ambitions, the values of respect, combativeness, and excellence that she shares with the security forces of which she wants to be the ambassador to youth.

With less than a year to go until the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the security of major events is a huge challenge that will mobilise and unite the entire French security industry. This home straight is the time for the final decisions that are expected to address the major challenges posed by such an event, while at the same time promoting French excellence to the world. Innovation, cooperation, trust and ethics are on the agenda to deliver safe and festive Games.