Cognitive warfare and digital influence: measuring the effects, not just the flows Digital influence has become a central issue in the cyber field. It features in military doctrines on cyber influence operations, in public policies addressing information manipulation, in research on digital platforms, in debates surrounding generative artificial intelligence, and in discussions on democratic resilience. […]
In this episode of ‘Dialogues’, Sean Scull from SKEMA Publika is joined by: Amaury Goguel has been Director of the MSc in Financial Markets and Investment at SKEMA for around ten years; he holds a PhD in economics and is an associate professor at SKEMA Business School. He is co-author of the report “Measuring Economic […]
Faced with the explosion in cyberattacks, the profusion of new solutions sometimes gives the impression of an artificial frenzy, or even the creation of a bubble. It is not a bubble in the traditional sense: the threat is tangible, the incidents are real, and the sector is already generating substantial revenue and jobs. The economically […]
Economic intelligence: making decisions and planning ahead in times of uncertainty Given that uncertainty is now systemic in our societies and shapes the very framework of decision-making, we believe it is crucial for decision-makers to develop their ability to make decisions and think ahead. This policy paper examines the role of economic intelligence, which involves […]
Background In this episode Sean Scull from SKEMA Publika, welcomes two researchers from SKEMA Business School: Benjamin Legros, Professor of Operations Management and author of the policy paper “The crisis in the French healthcare system: Solutions to relieve congestion in emergency departments”, which explores the optimisation of patient flows, real-time management and the redesign of […]
At a time when the Rencontres de l’intelligence économique de défense (RIED 2025–2026) is taking place and the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) is conducting work on the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) and industrial sovereignty, with a view to considering better coordination between defence stakeholders as well as the concept of strategic […]
After answering the questions relating to the relevance of the scope and purpose of the 2017 Law and to its compatibility with the reality of the economic world as experienced day to day, the company secretaries, compliance directors and chief executive officers of the 20 companies interviewed detailed the actions taken to meet the requirements […]
Endorsement Christophe Parisot is a graduate from HEC Paris and holds a postgraduate degree (DESS) from the Institute of Iberian and Latin American Studies at Sorbonne University. A specialist in public sector analysis and sovereign risk, he served as Managing Director, Head of EMEA Public Finance at Fitch Ratings, after holding similar positions at Standard & […]
The fight between David and Goliath is often cited to illustrate the balance of power between economic players of unequal stature. In the collective imagination, David embodies agility, boldness and the capacity for innovation, while Goliath represents power, resources and stability. However, applied to relations between start-ups and large corporations, this contrast remains misleading. Whereas […]
Blockchain is not a technological illusion. It constitutes an authentic innovation in the field of distributed systems, introducing robust mechanisms for consensus, traceability and auditability without a single central authority. To reduce blockchain to a mere trend would therefore be an analytical error. However, the rapid expansion of this technology into the fields of digital […]
Private sector development is critical to generate employment, investment, innovation, and productivity growth. When the business environment is supportive, firms are better able to expand production, adopt new technologies, hire workers, and contribute to the tax revenues needed for public investment. However, when the business environment is weak, firms face higher costs, greater uncertainty, and […]
