From July 26th, 2024, to September 8th, 2024, the eyes of the world will be on France, host of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. A source of various security threats, the organizers, supported by the security industry, are getting ready to fight!

In this time of war and conflict, some historical trade agreements are coming to an end or being put on hold. The narrative around international trade and its relationship to geopolitics has drastically changed. The European Union is now trying to promote its interests while counting on reliable partners and avoiding creating animosity.

Foresight is always an interesting way of challenging preconceived notions and the intellectual comfort afforded by relative certainty in the evolution of international relations. But, of course, relations between countries are in perpetual motion, sometimes leading to real disruptions that turn the world upside down. If foresight is indeed about anticipating, not predicting, let us open our thinking to the whole field of possibilities, without overlooking scenarios which, be

Given the high level of technology that we now work with, it was only a matter of time before communications themselves benefited. France, like other countries, is working out the final details of its new and improved high-flow and secure communications network. This network will help emergency services and security forces work more efficiently together.

The concept of the « start-up » nation has become (almost) commonplace under the impetus of Emmanuel Macron, formerly Minister of the Economy, current French President of the Republic. However, it does not simply mean creating a more favourable framework for business and innovation. It also involves a profound rethinking of the French civil service model, both envied and disparaged by France’s European neighbours.

Passing the torch from one Olympic Games to the next is as much a symbolic gesture, illustrating the continuity of the Olympic spirit, as it is a sharing of experience necessary for the successful organisation of the Games. Continuity between Paris and Los Angeles should make the Games a modern event focused on contemporary issues while promoting the sharing of knowledge between France and the United States.

“The Olympic legacy is the result of a vision that encompasses all the tangible and intangible long-term benefits initiated or accelerated by the hosting of the Olympic Games / sports events for people, cities or territories and the Olympic Movement.” Thus defined by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the legacy left by the holding of the Games structures the reflections of the organisers who are trying to seize this unparalleled opportunity to develop various themes.

From 26 July 2024, the eyes of the world will be on mainland France and its overseas territories for 28 days. But one area in particular will be the centre of attention: Paris and its suburbs. With a challenging opening ceremony and threats ranging from organised crime to petty crime, not to mention the risks associated with managing the flow of people, the organisers and security services are in a state of turmoil less than 8 months before the start of this global event.

For the past 20 years, Heather Komenda, Regional Thematic Specialist, Migrant Protection and Assistance at the International Organization for Migration, has been working to better understand the phenomenon of human trafficking, and to offer these people, who have not been spared by life, the best possible protection!

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)