General Vincent Desportes Publishes 'Stratégie. Les essentiels'
General Vincent Desportes, a leading figure in French strategic thought, has published the book 'Stratégie. Les essentiels. La pensée et l’action' with Éditions Odile Jacob. The work argues that strategy is not only the art of war but also of peace, deterrence, and long-term vision, particularly relevant as global balances shift. Desportes is a professor at Sciences Po and HEC, holds a doctorate in history, is an expert in geopolitics, and formerly directed the École de Guerre as a specialist in military affairs.
Key facts
- General Vincent Desportes published 'Stratégie. Les essentiels. La pensée et l’action'.
- The book is published by Éditions Odile Jacob.
- Desportes is a major figure in French strategic thought.
- He is a professor at Sciences Po and HEC.
- He holds a doctorate in history and is an expert in geopolitics.
- He is a former director of the École de Guerre.
- The book emphasizes strategy as art of peace, deterrence, and long-term vision.
- The publication date is June 13, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Vincent Desportes
Institutions
- Éditions Odile Jacob
- Sciences Po
- HEC
- École de Guerre