FORUM DE DEFENSE ET DE STRATEGIE
French-Canadian Young Leaders Program
on Defense and Diplomacy issues
Forging Our Shared Strategic Future
The PAFC program is a joint initiative of the France–Canada Association and the Defence and Strategy Forum, designed to bring closer together future decision-makers from France, Canada, and, to a 20% share, other nationalities from the Euro-Atlantic community.
It is aimed at individuals under the age of 40 from diplomatic, military, academic, industrial, and political circles.
📌 Call for Applications
(No call currently open)
Stay tuned for dates and application details for the 2026 cohort.
Vidéo, promotion 2025
A Unique Experience
Two annual visits:
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In Europe (France, Belgium)
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In Canada
Each cohort takes part in:
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Conferences and workshops on defence, strategy, and international relations issues
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High-level meetings with decision-makers, experts, and political leaders
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Visits to strategic and industrial sites
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Networking activities between participants and partners
Trailer (in english) : here
The work produced results in:
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Collective publications (e.g., Revue de Défense Nationale)
Program Leads :
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Dr. Laurent Borzillo
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Teodora Morosanu
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Benjamin Boutin (Association France-Canada)
Dr. Laurent Borzillo
Secretary General of the FDS
Laurent Borzillo is a postdoctoral researcher at the ENAP. A member of the Le Rubicon platform, he is a visiting researcher at the CCEAE at the University of Montreal and a member of the Réseau d’analyse stratégique (RAS), where he co-hosts the Conseil de sécurité podcast.
Teodora Morosanu
Deputy Secretary General of the FDS
Teodora is an International Program Manager at Campus France, the operator of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. She has also worked with organizations promoting the Francophonie.
Benjamin Boutin
Association France-Canada
Benjamin Boutin is Honorary President of Francophonie sans frontières and Strategic Advisor to the France–Canada Association. He is an Associate Lecturer at the Institut international pour la Francophonie (University of Lyon III).
As part of the program, round tables are also organised, for example during the Paris Defence & Strategy Forum, providing a privileged platform for dialogue with high-level speakers.
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