[Table ronde n°3] La mobilisation de l'incertitude en politique internationale

The roundtable provides a rich, interdisciplinary exploration of how uncertainty is mobilized in international politics, drawing on philosophy, geography, and political science. The panelists are established scholars, and their contributions are grounded in their respective research, lending credibility to the discussion. Boursier’s philosophical framing of the ‘cosmopolitics of fear’ offers a nuanced view of how fear can both unite and divide, and his call to repoliticize uncertainty is compelling. Amilhat-Szary’s geographical perspective challenges conventional notions of statehood and borders, using historical and contemporary examples to illustrate how uncertainty is weaponized, as in the case of the Kakhovka Dam destruction. The discussion effectively demonstrates that non-knowledge is not neutral but is actively produced and distributed, serving as a tool of governance. However, the roundtable format limits the depth of analysis; each panelist speaks briefly, and there is little opportunity for detailed case studies or rigorous citation of sources. The conversation is more suggestive than exhaustive, and some arguments could benefit from further elaboration. The moderator’s questions are well-structured, but the discussion occasionally veers into abstract territory without concrete data. The lack of visual aids or specific references may make it less accessible to a general audience, but for an academic audience, it is a valuable contribution to the field. The title accurately reflects the content, and the discussion is coherent and thought-provoking. Overall, the roundtable offers a solid, if brief, examination of a complex topic, and its strength lies in the diversity of perspectives presented.

The title accurately reflects the content: a roundtable discussion on the mobilization of uncertainty in international politics.

8/10

Panel of academics from recognized institutions (ENS-PSL, Sciences Po Bordeaux, PRIO, etc.) discussing research on uncertainty in international politics. The discussion is grounded in their respective expertise, but as a roundtable, it lacks formal peer review or detailed citations. The content is high-quality and reliable for an academic audience.

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• 00:00Introduction by moderator Sarah Perret, presenting the panelists and the theme of the roundtable.
• 03:00Benjamin Boursier discusses the 'cosmopolitics of fear' and the post-9/11 shift in international politics.
• 07:00Anne-Laure Amilhat-Szary offers a geographical perspective on borders and the weaponization of uncertainty.
• 10:00Discussion on how states like the US and Israel have functioned without fixed borders.
• 15:00Anthony Amicelle discusses the role of uncertainty in financial crime and surveillance.
• 20:00Maria Gabrielsen Jumbert talks about migration narratives and humanitarian responses.
• 25:00Panelists debate the production of ignorance and its political uses.
• 30:00Discussion on the future research agenda for the Geopolitics of Risk Chair.
• 35:00Q&A session with the audience begins.
• 40:00Concluding remarks and thanks to the panelists.

• ENS-PSL official website — Institutional context of the roundtable, hosted by ENS-PSL.
• ENS-PSL LinkedIn page — Institutional context and further information about ENS-PSL.
• ENS-PSL YouTube channel — Channel where the video is published.

• Ulrich Beck, 'Risk Society: Towards a New Modernity' — Provides theoretical background on risk and uncertainty in modern societies, aligning with the panel's discussion.
• Michel Foucault, 'Security, Territory, Population' — Relevant to the governance of uncertainty and the role of security apparatuses.

• Realist international relations theory