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A speech, delivered in November 2011, is presented by Claude Le Borgne, of L'Académie des Sciences d'Outre-mer, a French society for the study of overseas culture, to welcome French general Gilbert Forray within the society. Topics include a description of Forray's education within the army, and comments on his books "Pour quelques arpents de neige," "La route d'Austerlitz," and "Les débarquements en Angleterre, de César à Hitler."

The article discusses a variety of topics centered around the theme of nuclear weapons, with particular focus given to the history of their proliferation. In particular, it discusses issues such as nuclear deterrence, balance of power politics within the realm of international relations, and the history of the French nuclear program. Additional attention is given to contemporary topics such as the history of the treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, politics and government in the Middle East, and to the nuclear programs of North Korea and Iran.

There is a new debate on overseas operations in which France's armed forces participate. Iraq, from which France is absent, is a model of what to avoid. Afghanistan, where France is present, is becoming like Iraq. Elsewhere, it depends. So, what should be done? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents a speech entitled "Installation d'André Ronde" by French military veteran Claude Le Borgne on May 4, 2012 to members of the French Académie des sciences d'outre-mer (ASOM; Academy of Overseas Sciences). Le Borgne introduces Colonel André Ronde as a tenured member of the ASOM and discusses his military career.

The article presents an obituary for French army general Jean Compagnon.