On Monday, October 14, 2024, Dr. Fabrice Blanche (University of Lyon 2, France) gave a lecture to the National Defense Course 5//2025 entitled "The Middle East between NATO and the Eurasian Axis". At the end of the lecture, the floor was opened for discussion for the students, who made interventions of high scientific value that match the high level of this lofty scientific edifice.

The lecture was attended by a number of senior officers of the Academy.