INALCO in the Media

Marie Vrinat-Nikolov, professor of Bulgarian language and literature, was quoted in:

• Dipliweb, May 30, Bulgaria from the Past to the Organization of the Eurovision Song Contest. Interview with Mr. Dumoulin

Sarah Hermann, lecturer in Pashto grammar and grammatical practice, spoke on:

• France Culture, May 23, "Boîte à rêves": An Afghan Family in Paris

Sanjay Subrahmanyam, a member of the DÉCRIPT program, spoke on: 

• RFI, on May 18, Sanjay Subrahmanyam: What kind of poker can a small country play?

Maxime Audinet, Junior Professor and holder of the “Strategies of Influence” chair, spoke on:

• Sud Ouest, on May 27, “ ‘Notorious propagandist’: Who is Xenia Fedorova, Putin’s voice in the Bolloré media, targeted by the government?
• Actu Roubaix, May 29, Xenia Fedorova: The Kremlin’s voice at the heart of the French media calls freedom of expression into question
• Le Singulier, May 28, Xenia Fedorova, the former head of RT France, at the center of a controversy over the dissemination of Russian propaganda in the French media
• TV5 Monde info, May 28, Xenia Fedorova, accused of being the Kremlin’s voice in Bolloré media
• MINGOOLAND, May 27, Xenia Fedorova, a Voice from the Kremlin Amplified by the Bolloré Empire
• France Culture, May 14, Russia’s Wars - Strategy of Influence: The Kremlin Regains Control

Dilnur Reyhan, a lecturer in Uyghur studies, spoke on: 

• the YouTube channel Les Répliques on May 14, À vous la Réplique: Uyghur Special

Chloé Froissart, professor of political science and the political sociology of China and Hong Kong, was quoted in:

• France Culture, May 13, The Cultural Revolution: A Chinese History - China and the Cultural Revolution: Memories Under Control

Jean-François Huchet, a professor specializing in the Chinese economy and comparative economic systems in Asia, and president of INALCO, spoke on:

• France Info, on May 20, Vladimir Putin’s Visit to Beijing: “Russia Has Become Extremely Dependent on China,” according to an expert
• France 24, May 15, United States - China: Is a Clash Inevitable?
• France Info, May 13, The 15/17 edition of Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Céline Bayou, lecturer and associate researcher at CREE (Center for European and Eurasian Research), was mentioned in:

• La Libre Belgique, May 31, Russia is becoming more aggressive toward the Baltic states: "These are not isolated incidents"
• La libre Belgique, May 31, A new Donbass in Estonia? "15 to 20% of the Russian-speaking population is pro-Putin"
• Europe says, May 31, A New Donbass in Estonia? “15 to 20% of the Russian-speaking population is pro-Putin”
• Conflicts Journal, May 30, Books, May 29
• Diploweb, May 27, Planisphère. The Balts Facing the Russian Threat. With C. Bayou
• Yahoo News, May 26, The European Union is concerned about increasingly frequent drone incursions in the Baltic states
• Le Figaro, May 22, The Baltic States Under Threat from Hijacked Ukrainian Drones
• RFI, May 23, INTERNATIONAL BOOK - “The Baltic States in the EU and NATO—that’s a no-go in Putin’s Russia,” according to researcher Céline Bayou
• France Culture, May 15, An Ebola outbreak has been declared in Ituri Province, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
• RFI, May 12, ACCENTS D'EUROPE - The Baltic States at the Heart of European Defense

Petre Petcuţ, a lecturer in Romani civilization, spoke on:

• ESS and Society, May 11, Why have we forgotten that the Roma were the last slaves in Europe?

Delphine Allès, professor of political science and researcher at the Southeast Asia Center, spoke on:

• RFI, May 31, Why the United States is Making Indonesia Its New Ideal Partner in Southeast Asia
• La Nouvelle République, May 23, “We Talk About Today’s World Using Words from the Past”: Three Experts Analyze the Language of International Relations
• France TV, May 11, C politique - “Clash of Civilizations”: A Dangerous Return?

Anaïd Donabedian, professor of Armenian linguistics, was mentioned in:

• The California Courier, May 10, Linguistic Shifts and Cultural Preservation Within Armenian Identity in Lebanon

Philippe Aguignier, lecturer on the Chinese economy, spoke on: 

• MSN, May 10, The United States Sanctions Three Chinese Companies for Their Support of Iran
• RFI, May 9, The United States Sanctions Three Chinese Companies for Their Support of Iran

Julien Vercueil, professor of economics and specialist on Russia, spoke on:

• Sens public YouTube channel, on May 26, Putin: Isolated, Even in Russia?
• Sens public, May 26, Putin: Isolated, even in Russia?
• France Info, May 23, Russia: Behind Oil Revenues, a Slowing Economy
• RFI, May 9, Azerbaijan: A New Partner for a Europe in the Midst of an Energy Breakup with Russia

Laurent Nespoulous, associate professor in the Department of Japanese Studies, spoke on:

• France Culture, May 8, Jōmon: Japan in the Age of Hunter-Gatherers

Arnaud Miranda, a researcher at INALCO affiliated with the “Illiberal Studies” program, spoke on:

• RFI, May 8, THE INSIDE STORY ON FAKE NEWS - French Diplomacy Sets New Milestones in the War of Narratives

Laurent Coumel, associate professor of contemporary history in the Department of Russian Studies, was mentioned in:

• France Info, May 20, "C dans l'air," "C politique," "C ce soir".... Find the list of guests and topics for France Télévisions’ news programs in April 2026
• France Info, May 8, See the list of guests on the news channel (Channel 16) in April 2026

Leili Anvar, an associate professor of Persian language and literature, was mentioned in:

• Presse Agence - The PACA Ecological and Political Newsletter, May 7, PARIS: Iranian Culture – Sina ABEDI explores the secrets of Târof, “the art of cutting off a head with silk”

Guibourg Delamotte, a lecturer in political science in the Department of Japanese Studies, spoke on:

• Europe says, on May 6, Japan seeks French backing as Macron begins Asia trip in Iran war’s shadow

Belgheis Jafari Alavi, a lecturer in Persian language and literature and a translator, was mentioned in:

• Midi Libre, May 5, A debate on the struggle of Afghan women

Jean Radvanyi, professor emeritus of Russian geography, spoke on:

• Intellinews, May 5, Armenia: A Summit to Break Free from Moscow?
• Msn, May 5, Armenia: A Summit to Break Free from Moscow? • FRANCE 24
• France 24 YouTube channel, May 5, Armenia: A Summit to Break Free from Moscow? • FRANCE 24

INALCO was mentioned in:

• Armenews, May 29, 31st Armenian Studies Conference on June 12 at INALCO
• BFM Lyon, May 26, 3rd edition of the Biennial of Languages
• RFI, May 23, GEOPOLITICS - Sahel 2026: Between Crises, Alliances, and the Battle of Narratives
• Gavroche Thailand, May 18, THAILAND – FRANCE: Who’s Afraid of Thailand at INALCO?
• Rudaw, May 3, The Kurdish Language in Syria: Between Interim Government Policy and Indigenous Rights
• Médias 24, May 1, IA: Moroccan Arabic in the Service of Science Outreach

David Teurtrie, lecturer in Russian geography and geopolitics, was mentioned in:

• YouTube channel “Ethique et tac,” May 2, Emmanuel Todd Explains Macron’s Military Genius

Marlène Laruelle, holder of the Chair of Illiberalism, appeared on:

• France Culture, May 13, Russia’s Wars - From the Front Lines to the Home Front: An “economy of death”
• RFI, May 1, Behind the Scenes of Fake News - Artificial Intelligence and Ideology: When Tech Executives Pave the Way for Illiberalism

As part of the 9th edition of the Émile Guimet Prize for Asian Literature, INALCO was featured in:

• Livres hebdo, April 30, The shortlist for the 2026 Émile Guimet Prize for Asian Literature announced
• Cultinfos, April 30, 2026 Émile Guimet Prize: The Shortlist Puts Asia in the Spotlight
• Actualitté, April 30, 2026 Émile Guimet Prize: A Selection to Celebrate Asian Literatures

David Serfass, associate professor of history, spoke on:

• TF1, on April 22, FACT CHECK - Do these images show thousands of young Chinese people on the streets because they have been deprived of “social credit”?

David Teurtrie, lecturer in Russian geography and geopolitics, was quoted in:

• Slate, April 23, War in Iran: How the United States, Pushed by Israel, Found Itself in a Strategic Stalemate
• The Conversation, April 22, Iran: The United States at an Impasse

Petre Petcuţ, lecturer in Romani civilization, spoke on:

• France Culture, on April 22, “Questions du soir”: the idea - Why have we forgotten that the Roma were the last slaves in Europe?

INALCO was cited in:

• Le brief.ma, May 6, AI: Moroccan Arabic Aids in Popularizing Science
• The Mediapart Club, April 30, The 2026 Émile Guimet Prize Celebrates the Vitality of Asian Literature
• Ecran noir, April 21, The Flowers of the Mango Tree: The Rohingya Facing the Peril of Exile

Leili Anvar, associate professor of Persian language and literature, was quoted in:

• Press Agency, April 20, PARIS: Édition – “The Art of Cutting Off a Head with Silk,” an essay deciphers the Iranian Târof

Julien Vercueil, professor of economics and specialist on Russia, spoke on:

• Europe says, on April 20, Emmanuel Macron Visits Poland for a “Stronger” Europe
• France Culture, April 20, 12:30 p.m. News - Between Iran and the United States: Naval Escalation and a Dialogue of the Deaf as the Ceasefire Approaches Its Expiration

Taline Ter Minassian, a professor specializing in the history of Russia and the Caucasus, spoke on:

• Conflicts, April 17, Satyagraha: Collective Hypnosis at the Opéra Garnier

Laetitia Bucaille, a professor of political sociology and researcher at Cessma, spoke on:

• France TV, April 19, Documentary series Palestine, a History—A Land in Shards (1988–2025)
• France TV, April 19, Documentary series Palestine, A History - A People Without a Land (1948–1987)
• RFI, April 18, GEOPOLITICS - Civilizational Paradigms in the Context of the Middle East
• Public Sénat YouTube Channel, April 17, Sens public - Israel: A Democracy in Danger?

Iryna Dmytrychyn, a lecturer specializing in Ukraine, spoke on:

• France Culture, April 13, Ukrainian Books in Exile: A History of Resistance - Episode 1/5. How Is Ukrainian Literature Finding Its Way onto Our Bookshelves?

Laurent Coumel, a lecturer in contemporary history in the Department of Russian Studies, spoke on:

• Antithèse, April 30, Zelensky, Putin, Trump: Who Comes Out on Top in the Conflict? With David Teurtrie
• C dans l'air YouTube channel, April 29, Chernobyl ‘leaves us with the impression of disastrous government communication.’
• Asatunews, April 29, Chernobyl remains a persistent threat forty years after the explosion
• France Info, April 28, "Chernobyl is an ongoing disaster," explains Laurent Coumel, a historian specializing in the tragedy and an advisor to the documentary series airing this Tuesday evening on France 2
• France TV, April 28, C dans l'air features guest Laurent Coumel - Chernobyl: 40 Years of Lies
• TV5 Monde, April 28, The Chernobyl tragedy, 40 years ago to the day
• France Inter, April 27, 40 Years After Chernobyl: What risks does the war in Ukraine pose to nuclear reactors?
• TV5 Monde News YouTube channel, April 26 - What lessons can be learned from the Chernobyl tragedy 40 years later?
• RFI, April 26, International Guest - Chernobyl: “The WHO’s 2005 assessment is very incomplete and very partial, according to experts”
• France Info, April 26, "Chernobyl: A Fragmented Memory?" by Laurent Coumel and Tatiana Kasperski, published by JC Lattès
• Ouest France, April 25, STORY. Forty years after the Chernobyl disaster, a look back at the night when everything changed
• France 24, April 23, Chernobyl: A Retroactive Past? With David Korn-Brzoza, Laurent Coumel, Emmanuelle Chaze
• RTS, April 20, Chernobyl (3/5) : Right after
• RTS, April 20, Chernobyl (2/5): The disaster
• France Inter, April 20, A Day in the World - Chernobyl, 40 Years Later: Keeping the Memory Alive
• France Inter, April 20, Guest on "A Day in the World" - "There is no single memory of the Chernobyl disaster," according to researcher Tatiana Kasperski
• YouTube Channel - France Culture, April 18, CHERNOBYL: The Origins of a RADIOACTIVE LIE
• YouTube Channel - Who’s Your History Teacher? - The Podcast, April 13, 134. The Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster (1986)

Mathias Hoorelbeke, associate professor of Arabic studies, appeared on:

• France TV, April 12, Islam - Difference Is a Form of Mercy

Assen Slim, professor of international economics and economist, spoke on: 

• Europe says, April 14, Hungary’s new Prime Minister Péter Magyar wants to break with his pro-Russian predecessor, but not to the point of doing without Putin’s oil
• La voix du nord, April 14, Hungary: Is General Election Winner Peter Magyar Really Pro-Ukrainian?
• BFM TV, April 14, Putting an End to "Orbanistan": Hungary’s New Prime Minister Péter Magyar Wants to Break with His Pro-Russian Predecessor, but Not to the Point of Doing Without Putin’s Oil
• France Culture, April 11, Foreign Affairs - Hungary: An Election with Many Stakes

Alexandre Gandil, a postdoctoral researcher and member of the DÉCRIPT program within the Indo-Pacific research track, spoke on:

• France Culture, April 10, Les chantiers de la recherche - China: Does the concept of the “civilizational state” justify anti-democratic excesses?
• France Culture, April 10, Les Matins - Régis Debray / Understanding War with Alexandre Svetchine / China, a “State-Civilization”?

Céline Bayou, lecturer and associate researcher at CREE (Center for European-Eurasian Research), spoke on:

• 24 Heures, April 17, “Putin Could Launch an Offensive Against the Baltic States”
• Le Figaro, April 17, Céline Bayou: “Vladimir Putin Could Launch a Conventional Offensive Against the Baltic States”
• Radio France, April 12, "The Baltic States in 100 Questions" by Céline Bayou, published by Tallandier
• France Info, April 12, "The Baltic States in 100 Questions" by Céline Bayou, published by Tallandier
• La Dépêche, April 9, War in Ukraine: Are the Baltic States at Risk of a Russian Invasion? Moscow is putting pressure on these countries and putting NATO to the test

Zoé Quétu, a Ph.D. in political science in charge of the Africa track of the DÉCRIPT program, spoke on:

• Arib info, April 10, Burundi: How Is the Concept of Civilization Being Used Against Homosexuality?
• France Culture, April 10, "Civilizations": The Battle of Narratives - Burundi: How Is the Concept of Civilization Being Used Against Homosexuality?
• France Culture, April 9, Les Matins - From Bush to Trump: The End of the "Just and Necessary" War? / Is Israel Weakened by the Truce? / Homosexuality in Burundi

Maxime Audinet, Junior Professor and holder of the “Strategies of Influence” chair, spoke on:

• Propagations podcast, April 21, Russian propaganda makes its way into the evening news: What does Lavrov’s interview reveal?
• Turess, April 13, How Russia infiltrated West African media with paid articles
• Tunisie numérique, April 7, How Russia infiltrated West African media with paid articles

Chan Yueh Liu, a teacher of Taiwanese and Chinese, spoke on:

• RTI, April 18, Taiwan history course at INALCO aimed at refining several sensitive expressions
• Rti, April 7, Do you speak Hakka? Formosan languages? Learn with an INALCO platform to study Taiwanese languages

Louise Beaumais, a postdoctoral researcher and member of the DÉCRIPT program, appeared on:

• France Culture, April 7, Gabriel Zucman / From Rwanda to the DRC: The Scars of Genocide / UN: A New Theater for the Clash of Civilizations?

Delphine Allès, professor of political science and researcher at the Southeast Asia Center, spoke on:

• Carenews, April 27, Hope/despair, realism/idealism: a clash of oxymorons!
• YouTube Channel "En Société" - France Télévisions, April 12, Why Do Politicians Love to Talk About “Civilization”? - En Société, April 12, 2026
• Behind the Scenes of TV, April 12, "C Politique" Sunday, April 12, 2026, summary & guests hosted by Thomas Snégaroff on France 5
• France TV, April 12, C Politique - “Clash of Civilizations”: A Dangerous Resurgence?
• Normandy for Peace YouTube channel, April 9, Can Young People Still Change the World?
• France Culture, April 6, Les Matins - Literature and Economics: What Shapes Our World? / American Landing in Iran / Wars and Civilizational Narratives
• France Culture, April 6, Research Projects - How Do Civilizational Narratives Shape Today’s Wars?

Guibourg Delamotte, a lecturer in political science in the Department of Japanese Studies, spoke on:

• L'Usine nouvelle, April 3, Nuclear, AI, quantum.... France and South Korea Strengthen Their Ties
• Court House News, April 2, Macron’s Asia visit highlights push to strengthen global ‘middle powers’
• Big News Network, April 2, Macron’s Asia visit exposes push to strengthen global ‘middle powers’

Véronique Brindeau, lecturer in the history of Japanese classical music and performing arts, was mentioned in:

• La livrophage, April 20, “Les arbres de Nagasaki” – Véronique Brindeau- Arléa - La Rencontre
• Kanpai! YouTube Channel, April 1, [NEWS #29] Japanese News from March 2026

Guibourg Delamotte, a lecturer in political science in the Department of Japanese Studies, spoke on:

• NHK, March 31, NHK News: Ohayou Nippon (6 a.m. segment)
• NHK One, March 31, French President Macron Arrives in Japan for a Three-Day Visit Starting Today
• Le Monde, March 31, “France and Japan Need a Reciprocal Access Agreement to Take Their Military Cooperation Further”
• Le Monde, March 31, 'France and Japan need a reciprocal access agreement to boost their military cooperation'
• Press News Agency, March 31, What Macron’s Tokyo visit means for an anxious Japan and its ties with France
• South China Morning Post, March 31, Japan Seeks French Support as Macron Begins Asia Trip in the Shadow of the Iran War

Marie Vrinat-Nikolov, a professor of Bulgarian language and literature, was quoted in: 

• BNT News, March 31, Bulgaria’s Booker Prize Winner Georgi Gospodinov Honored with Honorary Doctorate in Paris
• BNR News Radio Bulgaria, March 31, Georgi Gospodinov Receives an Honorary Doctorate from INALCO in Paris
• BNR News Radio Bulgari, March 31, Writer Georgi Gospodinov becomes honorary doctor of INALCO institute in Paris
• Actualitté, March 28, A professor on the run in the heart of Bulgaria: featured in Caravan for Crows

Sarah Mohamed-Gaillard, a lecturer in contemporary history and specialist in Oceania, spoke on:

• Arte, on March 29, Viktor Orbán and the EU, space exploration, Oceania… : The International Club | 28 minutes | ARTE
• France TV, March 28, 28 minutes, Middle East, Viktor Orbán, the Moon (March 28, 2026)
• Senate YouTube Channel, March 27, Overseas Regional Cooperation: Sarah Mohamed-Gaillard

Marie-Caroline Saglio-Yatzimirsky, professor of South Asian anthropology, spoke on:

• France Culture, March 26, Undocumented Migrants: Illegal Lives? - From Guinea to France: A Family Facing the Failures of the Reception System

Julie Duvigneau, a lecturer in contemporary Persian language and literature, spoke on: 

• Le Monde, March 25, In Iran, the Paradoxical Place of Foreign Literature

Jean-François Huchet, professor specializing in the Chinese economy and comparative economic systems in Asia and president of INALCO, and Delphine Allès, professor of political science and vice president (board of directors, organization, and resources), spoke on:

• AEF, March 24, "There is a growing demand from public authorities for expertise in the social sciences and humanities" (Delphine Allès, Inalco)

Céline Bayou, lecturer and associate researcher at CREE (Center for European and Eurasian Research), appeared on:

• France Culture, on March 30, Evening Questions: The Idea - Why Do the Baltic States Fear Russia?
• Le Monde, March 27, Baltic states fear Ukraine war could spill over onto their territory
• Le Monde, March 26, The three Baltic states fear the war in Ukraine could spill over into their territory
• Breaking news, March 26, The Baltic countries fear that the war in Ukraine will spill over into their territory
• L'écho républicain, March 22, “Will We Be Next on the Kremlin’s List?”, why the Baltic states’ great fear brings them back to their own history

Michael Lucken, professor of history and art history and a specialist on Japan, spoke on: 

• Europe Says, on March 22, Japan Love: Fad or Japonism Reborn?

Delphine Allès, professor of political science and researcher at the Southeast Asia Center, spoke on:

• RFI, March 28, INTERNATIONAL BOOK - “‘Great powers no longer win wars today,’ says Delphine Allès
• Cultinfos, March 27, “Youth Facing the Challenge of a Fragmented Collective Consciousness”
• France Culture YouTube Channel, March 25, Why Do We Talk About “CIVILIZATION”?
• France Culture, March 20, Evening Questions: The Debate—Civilizations: A Dangerous Political Tool?

Maxime Audinet, Assistant Professor and holder of the “Strategies of Influence” chair, spoke on:

• Europe says, on March 27, From $250 to $700 per article: How Russia Influenced West African Media Content
• Sud Ouest, March 14, INVESTIGATION. From Bordeaux to Moscow: A Journey to the Heart of a Major Russian Interference Operation Amid Municipal Elections
• Sud Info, March 13, As municipal elections approach, digital interference is intensifying, but its scope remains limited
• Sud Ouest, March 12, Municipal Elections: Foreign digital interference intensifies as the election approaches
• Notre Temps, March 12, Municipal Elections: As the Vote Approaches, Digital Interference Intensifies

David Teurtrie, lecturer in Russian geography and geopolitics, spoke on: 

• Le Club de Mediapart, March 29, Continuous News Coverage from March 29, 2026
• ICES YouTube Channel - Catholic Institute of Vendée, March 25, THE WEST: IS WAR THE ONLY HORIZON? - Emmanuel TODD & David TEURTRIE - ICES
• Le Figaro, March 16, Tariffs, Maduro’s ouster, war in Iran… How Trump is cementing the motley BRICS club
• Libération, March 12, Analysis: War in Iran—Hydrocarbon Supplies Under Strain, an unexpected boon for Russia

Anaïd Donabedian, a professor of Armenian linguistics, was mentioned in:

• Arevelk, March 16, Symposium Explores New Tools and Strategies for the Future of Western Armenian
• Aravot, March 11, Colloquium Explores New Tools and Strategies for the Future of Western Armenian
• Massis post, March 9, Conference Report: “It Takes a Diaspora to Raise a Language: Future Directions for Western Armenian”
• Massis post, March 9, Colloquium Explores New Tools and Strategies for the Future of Western Armenian

Leili Anvar, associate professor of Persian language and literature, was mentioned in:

• Le Monde, March 20, Readers’ enthusiasm for poetry waned somewhat in 2025
• Télérama, March 7, Printemps des poètes 2026: Ten Events Not to Be Missed in Paris and the Île-de-France Region

INALCO was mentioned in:

• Sud Ouest, March 28, In La Rochelle, Indonesian: A Rare Language for Unraveling a Little-Known Giant
• A Khâgne on the Other Side of the World, March 29, Keep doing new and interesting things as a geographer in Nouméa? (Saturday, March 28, 2026)
• EdTechActu, March 9, Agenda – A Thematic Day on Distance Assessment
• YouTube Channel - Latviesi.com Redakcija, March 6, About 20 students are studying the Latvian language at a university in Paris
• Bangkok Post, March 6, French cultural awards held for the first time in Thailand
• MSN, March 5, Le Monde Group’s Executive Education Fair: The Event to Accelerate Your Professional Development
• Korea.net, March 5, The 32nd Vesoul International Asian Film Festival celebrates 140 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and France

Assen Slim, professor of international economics and economist, was mentioned in: 

• Europe says, on March 5, Ramses 2026. A New Chessboard

Jean-François Huchet, a professor specializing in the Chinese economy and comparative economic systems in Asia and president of INALCO, spoke on:

• Les Échos, March 31, Universities and Local Governments: Increasingly Strategic Partnerships
• France Info, March 30, The 15/17 segment from Monday, March 30, 2026
• RFI, March 21, GEOPOLITICS - China's civilizational discourse: a project of power and an instrument of national cohesion?
• La Nouvelle République, March 21, “Universities Have Become Battlegrounds for Hybrid Warfare”: How France Protects Its Researchers from Espionage
• France Culture, March 14, Foreign Affairs - Strait of Hormuz: The Strangulation of the Global Economy
• YouTube: Behind the Scenes - ARTE, March 12, TikTok: China Sells Live - ARTE
• France Info, March 5, China Sends an Envoy to the Middle East—What Role Might He Play in the Conflict?

Véronique Brindeau, a lecturer in the history of Japanese classical music and performing arts, was mentioned in:

• Actualitté, March 3, Nagasaki: History Through the Eyes of Trees

Chloé Froissart, professor of political science and the political sociology of China and Hong Kong, was quoted in:

• France Culture, March 3, Cultures Monde – “The City vs. the State” series – Hong Kong: The End of the Democratic Dream

Julien Vercueil, professor of economics and specialist on Russia, spoke on:

• La Cliothèque, March 7, Le Déméter 2026: Strategic Appetites and Agricultural Pivots
• Quebec Nouvelles, March 1, Emmanuel Macron Welcomes the Interception of Another Ship from the Russian Ghost Fleet

Taline Ter Minassian, a professor specializing in the history of Russia and the Caucasus, spoke on:

• 20 Minutes, on March 5, War in Iran: Could the Fall of Russia’s Ally Curb Putin in Ukraine?
• 1001 infos.net, March 5, War in Iran: Will the Fall of Russia’s Ally Curb Putin in Ukraine?
• Armenews, March 1, The Baron Hotel in Aleppo (Syria), with Taline Ter Minassian
• France Culture, March 1, The Baron Hotel in Aleppo (Syria), with Taline Ter Minassian

Catherine Poujol, a professor of Central Asian history, spoke on:

• RFI, March 1, Kazakhstan: The LGBTQ+ community targeted by the enactment of a restrictive law

Ursula Baumgardt, professor emerita of oral traditions and African literature, and Aliou Mohamadou, professor emeritus of Fulani linguistics, spoke on:

• RFI, February 25, DE VIVE(S) VOIX - “Oral literature is a highly sophisticated form of orality”

Marie Vrinat-Nikolov, professor of Bulgarian language and literature, was quoted in:

• BNR Radio Bulgaria, February 27, A novel by Georgi Gospodinov among the eight finalists for the Jean Monnet Prize
• Bulgarian News Agency, February 24, UPDATED "She Who Remains" by Rene Karabash on the Long List for the International Booker Prize

Maxime Audinet, Assistant Professor and holder of the "Strategies of Influence" chair, spoke on:

• RFI, February 27, LES DESSOUS DE L'INFOX - Europe Facing Information Threats: The Russian Offensive (Episode 1)
• Europe says, on February 27, Europe Faces Information Threats: The Russian Offensive (Episode 1) – The Inside Story on Fake News
• RFI, February 22, GEOPOLITICS - The War of Narratives in Light of the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict
• France Culture, February 20, Between Fantasy and Disinformation: How Is the “Russian Novel” Taking Root in France?
• Le Figaro, February 21, Journalist training, targeted programs, strategic expansion... In Senegal, Russia Today accelerates its offensive

Mathieu Valette, professor of language sciences and member of the Textes, Informatiques et Multilinguisme (ERTIM) research team, spoke on: 

• Challenges, on February 19, Project Gecko: Military and Diplomats Prepare for Cognitive Warfare

Julien Vercueil, professor of economics and Russia specialist, spoke on:

• Europe says, on February 22, Military Strategy, the Future of Europe, and the Strength of Democracies: Lessons from Ukraine
• Les Échos, February 19, VIDEO - Are economic sanctions against Russia really effective?
• Le Temps, February 18, Is Russia in an economic “death zone” or in the midst of a reinvention? Analyses are conflicting

Chloé Froissart, professor of political science and political sociology of China and Hong Kong, was quoted in:

• Jamestown, February 16, Elite Fragmentation and Anxiety in the PLA

Chakib Ararou, lecturer specializing in modern Arabic literature, spoke on:

• Le littéraire, February 16, ASMAA AZAIZEH, DON’T BELIEVE ME IF I TALK TO YOU ABOUT WAR

Oksana Mitrofanova, political scientist and historian, researcher at the Europe-Eurasia Research Center (CREE), spoke on:

• France Info, February 15, The 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. broadcast on Sunday, February 15, 2026

Anne Viguier, associate professor of Indian and South Asian history, spoke on:

• Anubandh YouTube Channel - अनुबंध, on February 15, Anne VIGUIER on Anglo-Saxon and French historians of India…

Julien Vercueil, professor of economics and specialist in Russia, and Maxime Audinet, assistant professor and holder of the “Strategies of Influence” chair, spoke on:

• Marianne, February 27, "Demand Is Falling Everywhere" : How the Russian Economy Is Entering a Phase of Dangerous Decline
• France Culture, February 14, Nearly Four Years After the Invasion of Ukraine: Russia in All Its Forms

Taline Ter Minassian, a professor specializing in the history of Russia and the Caucasus, spoke on:

• RFI, on February 14, TRANSPORTATION COLUMN - The Caucasus: Uncertainty Surrounding New Routes

Catherine Poujol, professor of Central Asian history, spoke on:

• France Culture, on February 12, Cultures Monde - With Kazakhstan, Positioning Ourselves as an Alternative to Imperialism

Anna Leyloyan-Yekmalyan, lecturer in the history of Russian and Caucasian art, spoke on:

• Civilnet YouTube channel, February 11, Azerbaijan Continues to Destroy Armenian Heritage Every Day

Vanessa Van Renterghem, professor of the history of the medieval Arab-Muslim world, spoke on:

• "Histoire en jeux" YouTube channel, February 11, What Was Baghdad Like in the 9th Century? A Guided Tour Through a Video Game

Marie-Caroline Saglio-Yatzimirsky, a professor of South Asian anthropology, appeared on:

• Info Migrants, February 10, African migrants: "These people face institutional and psychological violence," according to a psychologist
• RFI, February 10, Migrants: Avicenne Hospital is treating African migrants with severe mental health issues

Jean Radvanyi, professor emeritus of Russian geography, spoke on:

• Film News Europe, February 24, Retrospective of Georgian Silent Cinema in Paris
• News from Armenia, February 13, “Geopolitics of the Caucasus” on newsstands
• International Issues, February 9, The North Caucasus, a sensitive strategic region ravaged by war – Jean Radvanyi

Leila Koochakzadeh, a lecturer in modern Iranian history and geography, spoke on:

• France Culture, February 9, “Iran: From Revolutions to Repression” - Iran Emerges Under the Qajars: The Story of a Constitutional Revolution

Guibourg Delamotte, a lecturer in political science in the Department of Japanese Studies, spoke on:

• Asahi, February 14, “Takaichi’s Dominance”: Four Risks That Could Lead to Future Government Instability
• France Culture, February 13, Culture Monde - Roundtable: Sanae Takaichi’s Victory: What Vision for Japan?
• France Culture, February 13, World Culture - Back from Cuba // Sanae Takaichi’s Victory: What Vision for Japan?
• France 24, February 9, The Debate - Japan’s Iron Lady: What will Takaichi do with her landslide win?
• YouTube Channel - Talking with TVP World, February 9, EU–Japan ties in the Indo-Pacific | Guibourg Delamotte
• RFI, February 9, Japan: After her landslide victory, Sanae Takaichi must satisfy both her voters and the markets

Ilan Nguyên, a Japanese language teacher, was quoted in:

• Le quotidien de l'art - Newsletter, February 9, Manga at Guimet: Where Are the Women?
• What to See and Read, February 6, In My Bubble #674. Isao Takahata, Pioneer of Contemporary Animation, from thepostwar era to Studio Ghibli, with Ilan Nguyên

Michael Lucken, professor of history and art history and a specialist in Japan, spoke on:

• Micro Stories Blog YouTube channel, February 8, Japan’s Rapid Collapse and Surrender (1945) #shorts

As part of the event "170 Years Since the Abolition of Romani Slavery: Ant-Siganism as a Legacy" and the exhibition The Enslavement of the Rromani in the Romanian Principalities – Five Centuries of European History Overshadowed

Aurore Tirard, a lecturer specializing in linguistics, Romani language and literature, spoke on:

• RFI, February 25, INALCO, the only university in France where Romani language and culture are studied

Petre Petcuţ, lecturer in Romani civilization, spoke on:

• RFI, on February 20, Petre Petcuţ: The marginalization of the Roma in Romania was political in nature, and only through a political decision can the problem be resolved
• Radio Romania International, February 19, 170th anniversary of the abolition of Romani slavery in the Romanian-speaking Principalities

Saimir Mile, a lecturer in the Romani language, spoke on:

• RFI, February 19, Paris commemorates 170 years since the abolition of Romani slavery in the Romanian Principalities
• Radio Campus Paris, February 16, Discrimination Against the Roma & Techno-Trap with Canard

INALCO was mentioned on:

• RFI, February 21, Iulian Paraschiv, National Agency for Romani: We want a fair approach to our shared traumatic past
• Atlas News, February 8, 170 Years Since the Abolition of Roma Slavery in the Romanian Principalities and the Absence of the Topic in Schools

Iryna Dmytrychyn, a lecturer specializing in Ukraine, appeared on:

• France 24, on February 24, Four years of war in Ukraine: the conflict is bogged down, civilians and soldiers under bombardment
• Passage à l’Est!, February 6, February News, in three parts

Jean-François Huchet, a professor specializing in the Chinese economy and comparative economic systems in Asia and president of INALCO, spoke on:

• Arte, February 19, Le dessous des images - China: Becoming an Influencer to Save the Store
• Taiwan Today, February 9, MOFA Welcomes Teachers and Trainees from Canada, France, and Taiwan
• Taiwan News, February 8, Taiwan and France signal closer education collaboration
• RTI News, February 6, INALCO President Visits Taiwan

Philippe Aguignier, lecturer on the Chinese economy, spoke on:

• Europe says, on February 22, China Eliminates Tariffs for Africa
• Paris Match, February 22, “The country has produced world champions in record time”: China’s Great Economic Transformation
• Mediteranee, February 16, Removal of Chinese Tariffs: A Historic Opportunity for Algiers
• Earth Press News, February 13, Why Donald Trump’s policy could benefit… China – L’Express
• L'Express, February 13, Yuan vs. Dollar: Why Donald Trump’s Policy Could Benefit… China
• Algeria 360, February 15, Zero customs duties for Algeria in the Chinese market: Xi Jinping confirms and sets the date
• Benin Web TV, February 6, China: Decline in Loans and Refocusing of Investments in Africa
• Europe says, on February 5, Fewer loans, scaled-back projects: Chinese investments in Africa are changing – Africa Economy

INALCO was cited in:

• Armenews, February 24, INALCO Welcomes Professor Heghmar Zeitlian Watenpaugh
• Europe says, February 18, Waxal, a database to train AI to converse in African languages
• AEF, February 17, How many "100% teaching" COMP positions will each regional education office negotiate in 2026 and 2027?
• Kevin the Traveler, February 10, 10 free MOOCs to learn a language in 2026
• Actualitté, February 9,
• News Tank, February 6, Choose France for Science: First 46 Winners Announced; “Continue the Program” (Philippe Baptiste)
• Les Échos, February 5, Clowns at the protests

Bernard Lory, professor emeritus of Balkan civilization, spoke on:

• Le Courrier des Balkans, February 3, THE HISTORY OF THE ROMA IN THE BALKANS, FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO WORLD WAR I

Thomas Szende, a professor of Hungarian, spoke on:

• The Médiapart Club, February 3, Pannonia or Hunnia? Parliamentary Elections in Hungary

Romain Sidos, a doctoral student at CREE, spoke on:

• Regards sur l'Est, on February 2, Baltic States: Preparing the Population for Drone Warfare

Laetitia Bucaille, professor of political sociology and researcher at Cessma, appeared on:

• TV5 Monde, on February 19, Gaza: Donald Trump Inaugurates His "Peace Council"
• France Culture, February 16, “Rebuild?” - In Gaza, the dispossessed Palestinians
• L'aut'journal, February 6, A Peace Council to Wage War at the UN?
• Le matin d'Algérie, February 2, A Peace Council to Wage War at the UN?
• Press Review, February 1, “Peace Plan” for Gaza, the establishment of a military-humanitarian order

Delphine Allès, professor of political science and researcher at the Southeast Asia Center, and Louise Beaumais, a postdoctoral fellow in the DÉCRIPT program, spoke on:

• RFI, February 16, Analysis - Munich Security Conference: Competing Worldviews
• RFI, February 1 GEOPOLITICS - War of Narratives: Who Still Has the Right to Define the World?

Gulistan Sido, a Ph.D. candidate at Plidam and a specialist in Kurdish oral literature, spoke on:

• L'Humanité, January 31, Syria: Is There a Risk of Genocide Against the Kurds? Activists explain

Marie Vrinat-Nikolov, a professor of Bulgarian language and literature, spoke on: 

• Passage à l’Est!, on January 31, 2025 in Brief, 2026 (January) in New Publications

Damien Nouvel, associate professor of natural language processing and director of the ERTIM team, and Valentina Fedchenko, assistant professor holding the Chair in “Artificial Intelligence for Rare and Under-Resourced Languages,” contributed to:

• 60 Million Consumers, January 2026, Instant Translation—Apps That Break Down Language Barriers

Michael Lucken, professor of history and art history and a specialist in Japan, contributed to:

• Le Monde diplomatique, January 27, The Occupiers: Americans in Japan after World War II

Sarah Mohamed-Gaillard, associate professor of contemporary history and specialist in Oceania, spoke on:

• France Culture, January 27, Culture de l'info - Nuclear Tests in French Polynesia: A Long-Standing Denial
• France Culture, January 27, Minneapolis: Donald Trump’s About-Face

Ilan Nguyên, a Japanese language teacher, was quoted in:

• IDFM 98, January 27, All the Culture I Love
• IGN, January 27, You have a few days left to enjoy the Isao Takahata exhibition at the MCJP
• Mangacast, January 26, Mangacast No. 95 – Isao Takahata, Artisan of Reality

Antoine Chalvin, professor of Estonian and Finnish languages and literature, spoke on:

• Mafalda Vidal’s YouTube channel, January 21, Chloé Chevalier presents: *November Currants* by Andrus Kivirähk

Dilnur Reyhan, lecturer in Uyghur studies, spoke on:

• MotsActu, January 20, Dilnur Reyhan: A Voice for Uyghurs in Distress

Iryna Dmytrychyn, a lecturer specializing in Ukraine, spoke on:

• Les Inrockuptibles, January 14, Laughter as an Act of Resistance: The Incredible Fate of a Ukrainian Painting by Ilya Repin

Delphine Allès, professor of political science and researcher at the Southeast Asia Center, spoke on:

• Europe says, on January 12, What to Do in a Gaullist Moment? France and Europe Facing the Shadow Empire

Guibourg Delamotte, a lecturer in political science in the Department of Japanese Studies, contributed to:

• Mediacongo, January 15, Japan: Prime Minister Takaichi Wants Early Elections to Consolidate Her Majority
• BFM TV, January 10, An Empress in Japan? Why Princess Aiko Could Make History

Laetitia Bucaille, professor of political sociology and researcher at Cessma, spoke on:

• Libération on January 29, “Peace Plan” for Gaza: Establishing a Military-Humanitarian Order
• Le Monde, January 29, “Gaza: What Does the Future Hold?” : Why Peace Seems Elusive in the Middle East
• Paris Parlez, January 29, “Gaza: What Future?”: Why Peace Seems Elusive in the Middle East
• RFI, January 28, INTERNATIONAL GUEST - Laetitia Bucaille: “Israel is attempting to build or revive an ‘alternative Gaza’”
• RFI, January 10, “Gaza, What Future?”: When researcher Laetitia Bucaille ponders the future of the Palestinian enclave

Chloé Froissart, a professor of political science and the political sociology of China and Hong Kong, spoke on:

• Le Soir, January 19, China: Exports on the Rise, Consumption and Birth Rates in Decline
• Le Soir, January 9, Sinologist Chloé Froissart: “There are still differing viewpoints in China, but it’s harder to express those differences”

Peter Stockinger, a university professor of language sciences, spoke on:

• Andrea Cirla’s YouTube channel, on January 9, Toward a Modern Historiography — Roger Chartier (2002)

Ursula Baumgardt, professor emerita of oral traditions and African literature, and Aliou Mohamadou, professor emeritus of Fulani linguistics, spoke on: 

• RFI, on January 7, DE VIVE(S) VOIX “Oral literature is a highly sophisticated form of orality”

INALCO was cited in: 

• AEF, January 28, Teacher Training: More Than 5,350 Spots Available in LPE at About 100 Locations for the 2026 School Year
• Newsytoday, January 22, MSCA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS AT INALCO: FUNDING & SUPPORT 2026
• Forbes, January 20, Masayume Studio: AI in the Service of Human Intelligence
• Le Monde, January 16, French Response: The Quai d’Orsay account that mocks Elon Musk on his own platform
• La Croix, January 19, “Lions of Teranga”: Where does the nickname for the Senegalese team, winner of the Africa Cup of Nations, come from?
• AEF, January 19, Higher Education: In the Official Journal of January 17 and 18, 2026
• Europesays, January 12, Decline in course offerings, cost-cutting measures… Faced with a deficit, Bordeaux Montaigne University takes action
• Moving East, January 6, 2025 at a Glance, January 2026 in new publications

Michaël Levystone, a doctoral student at CREE and co-founder of the Observatory of New Eurasia (ONE), was cited in:

• Eureporter, January 5, Kazakhstan’s future: Gateway between East and West
• Eureporter, January 5, The Future of Kazakhstan: A Gateway Between East and West

Jean-François Huchet, a professor specializing in the Chinese economy and comparative economic systems in Asia and president of INALCO, was featured in:

• Asia magazine, November–December–January 2026, INALCO Is More Than Just a Language School
• La Tribune, January 20, OPINION. “ Supporting the University Means Having Ambition for the Future,” by Lamri Adoui, Héléne Boulanger, Jean-François Huchet, and sixty university presidents
• Forbes, January 17, Faced with a Deep Crisis, China Bets on Innovation
• France Culture, January 5,  How China Triumphed Over the West

David Serfass, associate professor of history, spoke on: 

• Xinhuanet, January 22, In France, a Chinese Film Revives a Forgotten Memory of the Nanjing Massacre (REPORT)
• YouTube channel Christine & the Queef, January 4, The Nanjing Photo Studio - Lecture by David Serfass.

Françoise Robin, a professor of Tibetan language and literature, spoke on:

• AllAfrica, December 31, Africa: The Year 2025 on RFI Connaissances in 10 Articles and 3 Series
• RFI, December 31, The Year 2025 on RFI Connaissances in 10 Articles and 3 Series

Céline Bayou, lecturer and associate researcher at CREE (Center for Research on Europe and Eurasia), spoke on:

• Europe says, on December 23, LIVE. War in Ukraine: massive Russian drone and missile attack overnight; Polish Air Force deployed and on alert
• La dépêche, December 23, INTERVIEW. War in Ukraine: “Reiterating Certain Red Lines”… Why Emmanuel Macron Wants to Resume Dialogue with Vladimir Putin

Jean-Michel Butel, a lecturer specializing in Japan, spoke on:

• Le Monde, December 23, “Myths and Legends of Japan,” a collection published by “Le Monde”: a journey into ever-evolving Japanese folklore

Nathalie Carré, a lecturer in Swahili language and literature, spoke on:

• RFI, December 14, PATHWAYS OF WRITING - “Kusadikika”: A Voltaire-style philosophical tale penned by a great Tanzanian novelist

Michael Lucken, professor of history and art history and a specialist in Japan, spoke on:

• Micro Story Blog, December 14, The Incredible Story of the Occupation of Japan

Mathieu Valette, professor of language sciences and a member of the Textes, Computer Science, and Multilingualism (ERTIM), spoke on:

• France Culture, December 11, La Science, CQFD, Cognitive Warfare: Latest News from the Front

Dilnur Reyhan, a lecturer in Uyghur studies, spoke on:

• France Info, on December 9, China: How Can We Explain the Shift in Rhetoric by LFI Deputy Aurélien Taché?

Maxime Audinet, Junior Professor and holder of the “Strategies of Influence” chair, spoke on:

• Scroll In, on December 17, With RT India’s channel launch, Russia expands its ‘West vs. the rest’ information strategy
• Fréquence protestante, December 11, OSINT: DATA IN THE SERVICE OF DIGITAL INVESTIGATIONS
• Libération, December 10, Alexander Dugin on France Culture, or the French Media’s Vulnerability to Russian Propaganda
• Menafn, December 9, RT India: How The Kremlin Is Spreading Its 'West V The Rest' Narrative To A Global Audience
• The Conversation, December 9, RT India: How the Kremlin Is Spreading Its ‘West vs. the Rest’ Narrative to a Global Audience

Anna Leyloyan-Yekmalyan, a lecturer in Russian and Caucasian art history, was quoted in:

• Armenews, December 9, From Notre-Dame de Paris to Armenia’s Monuments: The Challenge of Conservation in the Age of AI

Jana Vargovčíková, a lecturer in political science, spoke on:

• France Culture, December 17, “Public Broadcasters in the Hot Seat " - From Hungary to Slovakia, the government is regaining control
• RFI, December 12, EUROPEAN OF THE WEEK - Andrej Babis, the triumphant return of the “Czech Donald Trump

Taline Ter Minassian, a professor specializing in the history of Russia and the Caucasus, spoke on:

• Yahoo News, December 8, Syria: One Year After the Fall of Bashar al-Assad, why won’t Russia abandon the former dictator?
• MSN, December 8, Syria: One year after Bashar al-Assad’s fall, why won’t Russia abandon the former dictator?
• 1001 infos, December 8, Syria: One Year After Bashar al-Assad’s Fall, Russian Support Continues.

Damien Simonneau, associate professor of political science, was quoted in:

• Senate Public Hearing, December 9, West Bank: Violence in the Service of Colonization
• Le Collimateur, December 7, "Sicario" (2015) by Denis Villeneuve, by Damien Simonneau [In the Bunker #76]

Assen Slim, professor of international economics and economist, spoke on: 

• Ouest France, December 5, In Bulgaria, massive protests force the government to withdraw its budget

Guibourg Delamotte, a lecturer in political science in the Department of Japanese Studies, spoke on:

• Digital Asahi, December 16, Japan, where “Takaichi is the dominant force,”How Does Europe View It? “Solidarity Among Mid-Sized Countries Is Key,” Says French Expert
• The Dispatch, December 4, Japan and China Clash Over Taiwan

Julien Vercueil, professor of economics and Russia specialist, commented on:

• Earth Press News, December 4, In India, Vladimir Putin’s tour that challenges the notion of an isolated Russia – L’Express
• L'Express, December 4, In India, Vladimir Putin’s tour challenges the notion of an isolated Russia

Jean-François Huchet, a professor specializing in the Chinese economy and comparative economic systems in Asia and president of INALCO, spoke on:

• Taiwan Today, on December 19, Academic exchange
• Taiwan News, December 17, Taiwan Studies: Agreement on a Lecture Series at INALCO
• RTI News, December 16, INALCO is collaborating with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in France on a five-year lecture series
• France Culture, December 11, L'Invité(e) des Matins - How China Won
• Le Télégramme, December 3, Chinese Industry: “The shock is becoming increasingly severe”

Jean Radvanyi, professor emeritus of Russian geography, spoke on:

• La Dépêche, December 2, War in Ukraine: Finally a Peace Agreement? "Everything will depend on alliances and pressure from both sides"

Marie Vrinat-Nikolov, a professor of Bulgarian language and literature, spoke on:

• France Culture, on December 2, Les Midis de Culture - Literary Review: With "The Gardener and Death," Georgi Gospodinov delivers a tender and intimate story about a father

INALCO was mentioned in:

• Massispost, December 21, Commemorating the 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide – X
• Kassataya, December 21, Mauritania – RESPONSE TO “THE CLARIFICATION” BY MR. ELY OULD SNEÏBA / By Gourmo Abdoul Lô
• Le Courrier de l’Atlas, December 18, Teaching Arabic in Schools: The National Education System’s Double Talk
• Letter to the Editor in L’Atlas, December 18, OP-ED. Arabic, a French language that is poorly recognized
• Midi Madagasikara, December 9, 130 Years of Teaching Malagasy at INALCO: An International Celebration in Paris
• All Africa, December 9, Madagascar: 130 Years of Teaching Malagasy at INALCO—An International Celebration in Paris
• The Student, December 3, Parcoursup: Sample Cover Letter for Admission to PASS/L.AS
• Inkorr, on December 1, 12 prestigious universities in France joined the study on Ukraine: what does it mean
• Futuribles, on December 1, Defending and promoting academic freedom

Belgheis Jafari Alavi, a lecturer in Persian language and literature and a translator, spoke on:

• Le Point, November 30, “ ‘If we don’t write poems, we will die’: the resilience of Afghan women poets in exile

Assen Slim, professor of international economics and economist, spoke on: 

• Senate Public Hearing, November 23, Sens Public - Shein: France Strikes Back

Guibourg Delamotte, a lecturer in political science in the Department of Japanese Studies, spoke on:

• France Culture, on November 19, Japan/China: Should We Be Concerned About Rising Tensions Over Taiwan?

Michael Lucken, professor of history and art history and a specialist on Japan, spoke on:

• L'étincelle media, November 19, Japan: How Americans Have Influenced the Country

Joëlle Dalègre, emeritus associate professor specializing in the history and civilization of modern Greece, spoke on:

• SSB Crack News, November 19, Greece is recovering financially, but austerity and discontent persist
• 1001 infos, November 18, At what cost is Greece repaying the billions it owes France?
• 20 minutes, November 18, At what cost is Greece repaying the billions lent by France?

Enki Baptiste, an associate professor of Arabic language and Islamic studies, spoke on:

• France Culture, on November 18, Les Chantiers de la recherche, How Do We Document the History of Islam?

Taline Ter Minassian, a professor specializing in the history of Russia and the Caucasus, spoke on:

• Conflicts, November 17, Revival of *Les Noces*: From the “Palazzo Aguas Frescas” to Behind the Scenes at the Palais Garnier

Laetitia Bucaille, professor of political sociology and researcher at CESSMA, spoke on:

• Libération, November 23, In Gaza, delays in implementing the U.S. peace plan “are giving Hamas the means to regain control”
• Médiapart, November 18, “ If progress is being made in Gaza, it is because it has been imposed from the outside ”
• France 24, November 14, Laetitia Bucaille: In the West Bank, “the goal is to force the Palestinians to move”

Jean-François Huchet, a professor specializing in the Chinese economy and comparative economic systems in Asia and president of INALCO, spoke on:

• Forbes, November 23, FACING A DEEP CRISIS, CHINA IS BETTING ON INNOVATION
• Thotis, November 15, France Universités: Challenges for Universities in 2026 - Parole d’Université
• France Inter, November 7, The Phone Rings - Is “Made in France” a Success?

Michaël Levystone, a doctoral student at CREE and co-founder of the New Eurasia Observatory (ONE), spoke on:

• Eurasia Observatory, on November 24, The Restoration of Republic Day in Kazakhstan: A Reform with (Geo)Political Undercurrents
• Eurasia Observatory, November 17, Russia-Taiwan. A Relationship Full of Ups and Downs
• Diplomacy, November–December, Russia–Afghanistan: A Leap Forward?

INALCO was cited in:

• L'étudiant, November 25, Parcoursup: Sample Cover Letter for an LLCER Bachelor’s Degree
• Taiwan Info, November 18, The Federation of Taiwanese Associations in Europe Holds Its Annual Meeting in Paris
• RTI, November 18, To mark its centennial, the Taipei Palace Museum is presenting the exhibition “Dragons " at the Quai Branly Museum in Paris
• Unidivers, November 1, Comparative Perspectives: Environments, A Change of Scenery Inalco’s Department of Languages and Civilizations, Paris

Assen Slim, professor of international economics and economist, spoke on:

• RFI, October 25, “Istanbul Bridge”: Maritime Record on the China-Europe Route

Jean-Philippe Eglinger, a lecturer specializing in the Vietnamese economy, spoke on: 

• Nhân Dan, October 21, Successful Innovation in Vietnam: Perspectives from Vietnamese Experts in France

Jean Radvanyi, professor emeritus of Russian geography, spoke on:

• La Dépêche, October 21, LIVE. War in Ukraine: The front line between Russians and Ukrainians must serve as a “basis” for peace negotiations, says Zelensky
• Europe says, October 21, INTERVIEW. War in Ukraine: With the Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest, “the U.S. president wants to appear as a peacemaker”

Iryna Dmytrychyn, a lecturer specializing in Ukraine, spoke on:

• France Info, October 21, "Sur le terrain" on Monday, October 20, 2025: Zelensky—an obstacle to peace or an irreplaceable hero?

Laetitia Bucaille, professor of political sociology and researcher at Cessma, spoke on:

• Le Nouvel Obs, October 17, “Hamas wants to show the international community that it won’t be easy to do without it”
• RFI, October 16, Debate of the Day - Is the Middle East Being Redrawn?

Jean-François Huchet, a professor specializing in the Chinese economy and comparative economic systems in Asia and president of INALCO, spoke on:

• RFI, October 30, Donald Trump–Xi Jinping Meeting: “China Has Not Given In to U.S. Pressure”
• France Info, October 30, Meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, RN bill passed by the National Assembly, increasing frequency of extreme weather events... Franceinfo’s “Les Informés” on Thursday, October 30, 2025
• AEF, October 30, 2026 Budget: France Universités calls for a "political push" to ensure "that the proposed reforms are properly funded"
• France Info, October 15, Academic Freedom: “When Universities Are Attacked, Democracy Itself Is Under Attack,” Warns the President of INALCO

INALCO was mentioned in:

• khagne98800, October 24, Teaching “LCK: ‘ Kanak Language and Culture” in New Caledonia: Findings
• AEF, October 21, Ties with Israeli universities under debate at the France Universités conference on academic freedom
• L'étudiant, October 20, Master’s degrees in business: for whom? With what career opportunities?
• Vietnam Plus, October 19, Innovation in Vietnam Must Begin with People and Be for People
• Vietnam Illustré, October 17, France-Vietnam: Strengthened Cooperation to Boost the Innovation Ecosystem
• Vietnam Plus, October 17, Vietnam and France Promote Cooperation in the Field of Innovation
• TTXVN, October 17, VIETNAM AND THE WORLD
• Boa Tin tuc, October 17, Innovation in Vietnam Must Start with People and Be for People
• Arts and Culture, October 16, FALL REVIEW SERIES

Jana Vargovcikova, associate professor of political science, spoke on: 

• Le Figaro, October 5, Czech Republic: Andrej Babis, the self-proclaimed “Trumpist” billionaire, is far ahead in the parliamentary elections

Guibourg Delamotte, a lecturer in political science in the Department of Japanese Studies, spoke on:

• France 24, on October 27, U.S. President Donald Trump Visits Japan: What’s at Stake?
• France 24, October 22, Japan: A New "Iron Lady"? Let’s discuss it with Guibourg Delamotte and César Castellvi
• RFI, October 4, Japan: The ruling party elects its president, who is set to replace the resigning Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba

Michaël Levystone, a doctoral student at CREE and co-founder of the New Eurasia Observatory (ONE), spoke on:

• Eurasianet, October 31, Breaking down the dynamics of Russian-Central Asian relations
• Gazeta, October 28, What Does the Signing of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement Between Uzbekistan and the EU Mean?
• RCF, October 27, Far East - Central Asia, a Little-Known Giant, with Michael Levystone
• RFI, October 9, Vladimir Putin in Tajikistan to Try to Reaffirm Russian Influence in Central Asia

Céline Bayou, lecturer and associate researcher at CREE (Center for European-Eurasian Research), spoke on:

• France Culture, October 3, Back from Serbia // The Baltic Sea, a Strategic Maritime Region
• France Culture, October 3, World Cultures - Roundtable - The Baltic Sea, a Strategic Maritime Region

Françoise Robin, professor of Tibetan language and literature, spoke on: 

• France Culture, October 3, Tibetans in France: Preserving Their Soul in Exile

Julien Vercueil, professor of economics and specialist on Russia, spoke on:

• RFI, on October 20, The freeze on Russian assets “gives Ukraine an extra breath of fresh air”
• Nouvel Obs, October 13, How Russia Circumvents Oil Sanctions
• thanks to a thousand ghost ships
• Huffington Post, October 2, What is the “Russian ghost fleet,” one of whose ships was detained off the coast of Saint-Nazaire?
• 20 Minutes, October 2, War in Ukraine: “No war economy can last”… Does Russia have the resources to open another front?
• RF1, October 1, Debate of the Day - Russia: Is the Economy Being Strangled?

Michael Lucken, professor of history and art history and a specialist on Japan, spoke on:

• Librairies Ombres Blanches, October 12, Michael Lucken → *Les Occupants* – Americans in Japan after World War II
• France Inter, October 6, The Two Suns of Tsutomu Yamaguchi
• The World of Ideas, October 1, Japan’s Transformation After 1945

Catherine Poujol, professor of Central Asian history and civilization, spoke on:

• Telos, October 1, Central Asia in the Wake of the War in Ukraine