The advent of hyperterrorism on “9/11” and subsequent military operations have marked the return of strategic affairs as a core concern of the citizens of our countries. This French Strategic and Military Yearbook analyses from a European vantage point the major themes of our time: American military operations, Russia's new geopolitics, the struggle against mass destruction terrorism. The Yearbook also presents the first review of the French armed forces after their transition from conscription to an all-volunteer format. The Yearbook is complemented by on-line data provided by the Paris-based Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS).

To produce this Yearbook the FRS has relied on some of the best French analysts, under the direction of François Heisbourg.

1. Cover
2. Title page
3. Copyright
4. Contents
5. Foreword
6. Introduction - François Heisbourg
7. I - The United States at Centre Stage
   1. The US nuclear posture review: a new conception of deterrence?
      1. The Nuclear Posture Review
      2. What is changing
      3. What is not really changing
      4. Conclusions
   2. An analysis of operation enduring freedom - Bruno Tertrais
   3. A “new strategic framework” for russo-american relations?
      1. The importance of arms control in Russia’s policies and perceptions
      2. So long the Cold War? Washington and Moscow at variance over key strategic stability issues
      3. Nuclear and ballistic proliferation in U.S.-Russia relations: a source of cooperation or of tensions?
      4. Conclusion
   4. Russia, the United States and central Asia: the new version of the “great game”
      1. The prevalent but declining influence of Russia in Central Asia
      2. The development of the American military presence in Central Asia since 11 September 2001
      3. New “cohabitation” between Russia and the United States in Central Asia
      4. Conclusion
8. II - Europe Put To The Test
   1. European reactions in the face of american military resurgence
      1. The American military budget
      2. A comparison with European efforts in terms of defence
      3. France and its defence effort: an illustration of the constraints on a European defence feeling its way
      4. Conclusion
   2. Military space in Europe
      1. Introduction
      2. The military use of space in European countries
      3. The new issues of military space co-operation
   3. Defence research: insurance for the future of the european security and defence policy.
      1. The multiple facets of European co-operation in defence R&T
      2. Towards a new dynamic in the framework of the Second Pillar of the European Union?
9. III - The french choice
   1. Assessment and prospects of the reform of french forces
      1. The Legacy
      2. The French military revolution
      3. A remarkable but fragile result
      4. Prospects
   2. Territorial defence after 11 september
      1. Principles and organisation of territorial defence in France
      2. 11 September and the re-emergence of the territorial issue
      3. Towards European territorial defence?
   3. France and biological defence - Patrice Binder, Olivier Lepick
      1. The watch alert system
      2. A structured network of laboratories
      3. Medical methods of prevention and protection
      4. Methods of admission to hospital or medical accommodation
      5. The education and training of the parties involved, public information
      6. Preparing for the future: priorities and the organisation of research
      7. The BIOTOX Plan
      8. Conclusion on the role of medical support in the control of biological risk
   4. Public opinion and defence in France
      1. The frame of reference of public opinion
      2. Defence issues
      3. Public opinion and use of force
10. IV - The Organisation of the French Armed Forces After the Reforms
    1. The army, the air force and the navy organisation, deployment, units and major equipments
       1. The politico-military chain of command
    2. The army
       1. The schools
       2. The Commands
       3. The units
       4. The specialised support brigades
       5. Emergency Services and Logistic Units
       6. Specialist regiments for joint service support
       7. Army units of the Special Operations Command (COS)
    3. The air force
       1. The Commands
    4. The navy
       1. The Organic Command Structure
       2. Operational Command Structure