O'Brien Notre Dame International Security Center

ONDISC aims to provide a forum where leading scholars from Notre Dame and elsewhere come together to explore the most pressing issues in international security.

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ONDISC would like to pass our congratulations to HJM Fellow Adam Saxton and co-author Austin Carson for their recent publication in @EuroJournIR .

https://t.co/t4EhiLBWRQ

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How do our brains shape what we see as threats and influence national security decisions?

Dr. Marika Landau-Wells explores the science of threat perception, why imagined dangers matter, and how understanding our biases can lead to better strategies.

https://t.co/hV4JjMgt27

[O'Brien Notre Dame International Security Center @ND_ISC]

What’s at stake for civil society and democracy in Georgia?

ONDISC Fellow Tess Kesler interviews Tinatin Khidasheli of Civic IDEA for an inside look at sovereignty, international support, and the evolving role of the West in the South Caucasus.

https://t.co/6sXLtiIMiP

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What happens when two regional hegemons emerge?

ONDISC fellow Samuel Robinson interviews Josh Byun and John Mearsheimer about their new book, exploring US strategy, the rise of China, and challenges in today’s international security environment.

https://t.co/j5UpuByVUu

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Today, ONDISC honors and remembers those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We are grateful for their courage, dedication, and the freedoms they protect.

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Missed our conversation with The Hon. Tinatin Khidasheli on Georgia’s fight for sovereignty and democracy?

Catch up now to hear her invaluable perspectives on regional security and the power of transatlantic partnerships in the South Caucasus.

https://t.co/sFKjKuE4Rl

[O'Brien Notre Dame International Security Center @ND_ISC]

How can small states protect their sovereignty amid regional power struggles and democratic backsliding?

The Hon. Tinatin Khidasheli shares firsthand insights on Georgia’s challenges and the crucial role of transatlantic engagement in the South Caucasus.

https://t.co/sFKjKuDx1N

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At ONDISC, we were inspired by the recent discussion with astronaut and Air Force veteran Mike Good.

This event highlighted the importance of teamwork, humility, and learning from everyone around you: skills essential not just in outer space, but across all fields!

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ONDISC students in the "War Trauma: A Historical Overview" course traveled to Washington, D.C. for their capstone, engaging with military leaders, touring key institutions, and exploring the moral, legal, and human dimensions of war.

https://t.co/qSpS53E3Dh

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How should the U.S. respond if new great powers rise abroad?

Watch Professors John Mearsheimer and Joshua Byun discuss the logic, history, and real-world stakes of American grand strategy in a rapidly changing world. 🇺🇸🌏

Watch the conversation: https://t.co/55NHq1uPoG

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Arriving on the ONDISC YouTube channel soon 👀

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This spring, ONDISC Undergraduate Fellows traveled to Poland for an immersive staff ride, exploring key sites in Gdańsk, Malbork, and Warsaw, engaging with military leaders, and deepening their understanding of history, strategy, and security.

https://t.co/5vZANB5Nvm

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What is the U.S. military doing about the ongoing blockade in the Strait of Hormuz?

This new @csmonitor article unpacks the high-stakes situation, with expert insight from ONDISC Professor Eugene Gholz.

https://t.co/AWHGOO6lRa

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How are shifting energy markets transforming global politics? ⚡🌏

Georgetown professor Erik Voeten discusses the rise of the US as an energy exporter, China’s dominance in green tech, and the new era of “weaponized interdependence.”

https://t.co/QiBi6TDZZe

[O'Brien Notre Dame International Security Center @ND_ISC]

How are the US and China’s energy revolutions reshaping global politics? ⚡🌍

Explore how America’s shale boom and China’s dominance in green tech are fueling new trade tensions, shifting alliances, and challenging the liberal international order.

https://t.co/XCxHTc9n2f

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Is military veneration an American trait, or part of a global trend? 🌎🪖

Ron Krebs explains why admiration for the armed forces has been on the rise worldwide since the Cold War, what it means for democracy, and who really benefits from it.

https://t.co/k8sP0BvUoG

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Faiza Filali arrived at Notre Dame a speaker of 7 languages and plenty of global experience.

As an undergraduate fellow at ONDISC, Faiza has found an issue she wants to devote the rest of her career to: nuclear nonproliferation.

Meet Faiza 👇

https://t.co/YBrdHWQpmw

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How has the Iran war under President Trump changed global perceptions of American power?

This new @csmonitor article explores the implications for US strategy, allies, and adversaries worldwide, featuring insights from ONDISC Director Michael Desch.

https://t.co/AGRpl5egAm

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Today is the final Seminar for the 2025-26 school year!

Seanon Wong from the Chinese University of Hong Kong presents his talk "The Agency and Contingency of Diplomacy."

🕰️ 4:30 - 6:00 EDT
🏫 1030 Jenkins-Nanovic

🔗 https://t.co/aAl2YTqj4w

Zoom 🎦 https://t.co/a3zFMXIvcK

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Why is militarism on the rise, even as major wars become rarer?

ONDISC invited Ron Krebs to explore how military veneration is growing worldwide, what’s fueling it, and why it matters for democracy and soldiers alike. 🌍

Watch now:
https://t.co/5G9Pz48hBv