Three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and amid seismic shifts in the regional security landscape and transatlantic relationship, Europe finds itself at a strategic crossroads. Under the European Union’s recently unveiled ReArm Europe plan, states across the continent anticipate massive—and rapid—investment aimed at strengthening military capabilities, stepping up support for Ukraine and facing both immediate and long-term security challenges. Against this backdrop, France is taking a leading role in reorienting Europe’s strategic and military focus.
You are cordially invited to a conversation event with Major General Cyril Carcy, Deputy Director of the French Military Intelligence Directorate.
In a conversation moderated by Dr Lars-Erik Lundin, SIPRI Distinguished Associate Fellow and former diplomat with over 40 years of experience in research and public service, Major General Carcy will focus on Russia and examine threats to European security, not just related to Ukraine but also at large. He will then answer all questions related to other geographical and topical subjects.
The meeting will be held under the Chatham House Rule (no attribution of statements) to facilitate a free and open exchange of views. Please note that cell phones will not be allowed in the meeting room during the event.
Speakers
Major General Cyril Carcy is the Deputy Director of the French Military Intelligence Directorate. He began his thirty-three year career in the French Air Force by serving in fighter operational units, as part of which he was deployed to Bosnia, the Central African Republic, Chad, Iraq and other overseas operations. After graduating from the French War College in 2004, he served in key roles including Military Assistant to the French Chief of Air Staff, Air Strategist to the CSAF’s Strategic Studies Group at the Pentagon, and Commander of the CREIL Air Force Base. He then attended the 64th class of the French National Defense Institute, following which he served as the French Joint Staff J2 Chief, Deputy Commander of Operation BARKHANE in Chad, and Defence Attaché in Washington DC. In 2022, he was promoted to Major General and took up his post at the French Military Intelligence Directorate.
Louis Dugit-Gros is diplomatic advisor to the Director of Military Intelligence. Before that he held various positions at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including the embassies of France in Morocco and in the United States. He was also a visiting fellow at the Washington Institute for Near-East Policy in 2021-2023.
Moderator
Dr. Lars-Erik Lundin is a Distinguished Associate Fellow at SIPRI and a former Swedish diplomat with a PhD in political science and international relations with a career of over 40 years in public service. As part of his diplomatic career, Dr. Lundin served as EU Ambassador to the International organizations in Vienna and Deputy Political Director of the European Commission. Specializing in security policy, he has extensive experience with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and is the author of several peer-reviewed book chapters and reports related to the comprehensive approach of the EU to external conflicts and crises .
Date: Thursday, 13 March, 09:30-11:30 CET.
*Fika will be served at 11:00.
Location: Bromska Palatset, Narvavägen 26, 115 22 Stockholm