Nicolas Blanchard-Farce, auteur sur Arms and Toga

Objective control in Huntington’s theory

Nicolas Blanchard-Farce — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:35:26 +0000

In his 1957 book The Soldier and the State, Samuel P. Huntington introduced the concept of objective civilian control over the military. His work became a key reference in military sociology and strategic studies. In it, he developed a theory … Continue reading →

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Ogun, god of war and iron

Nicolas Blanchard-Farce — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 02:06:12 +0000

Ogun, god of war and iron, holds a major place in traditional African religions, particularly among the Yoruba and the Fon. Worshiped across several regions of West Africa and throughout the diaspora, he embodies strength, warrior power, and the technology … Continue reading →

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General Beaufre’s Indirect Strategy

Nicolas Blanchard-Farce — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 20:32:19 +0000

For General André Beaufre, indirect strategy is an indispensable complement to nuclear deterrence. In a world locked down by atomic weapons, the only remaining freedom of action lies in indirect strategy. You can start by reading our article on Nuclear … Continue reading →

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General Beaufre’s Nuclear Strategy

Nicolas Blanchard-Farce — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 20:19:43 +0000

In his Introduction to Strategy, General André Beaufre places significant emphasis on nuclear strategy. He combines nuclear deterrence with conventional capabilities. THE IMPORTANCE AND UNIQUENESS OF THE NUCLEAR WEAPON The nuclear weapon is not just a more powerful weapon; it … Continue reading →

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Strategy according to General Beaufre’s “Introduction to Strategy”

Nicolas Blanchard-Farce — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 19:57:09 +0000

In Introduction à la stratégie (Introduction to Strategy), French General André Beaufre presents the conclusions of his reflections on strategy in a dense, concise, and clear text. According to Beaufre, the meaning of the term “strategy” is often misunderstood. Historically, it … Continue reading →

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When General Poirier Theorized Hybrid Warfare Before Hybrid Warfare

Nicolas Blanchard-Farce — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 19:14:31 +0000

In Stratégie théorique II (Theoretical Strategy II), General Poirier describes a form of conflict that extends beyond the traditional concept of war under the pressure of nuclear weapons. This state between war and peace is reminiscent of what we now … Continue reading →

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