Centre for Analysis, Forecasting and Strategy The Centre for Analysis, Forecasting and Strategy (CAPS) was created in July 1973 by Michel Jobert, then Minister of Foreign Affairs. It has been led since December 2024 by Tristan Aureau. Global affairs The Ministry and its network Published on : March 11th 2026 Updated on : March 12th 2026 Dans cette rubrique Ministry Ministers Jean-Noël Barrot Benjamin Haddad Nicolas Forissier Éléonore Caroit Diplomatic network The cooperation and cultural action network and its roles Implementing Agencies of the Ministry Administration The Crisis and Support Centre Centre for Analysis, Forecasting and Strategy Iconic locations Quai d’Orsay Diplomatic Archives at La Courneuve La Convention site Château de La Celle-Saint-Cloud A round-up of French cultural villas around the world and artists’ residency programmes Future Leaders Invitation Programme (PIPA) Every year, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs invites some 75 promising young leaders from around the world to France under the Future Leaders Invitation Programme (PIPA).