Notre Dame International Security Center

Jan 04 2025 119 ep. 57 mins 157

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The Notre Dame International Security Center was established in 2008 to provide a forum where leading scholars in national security studies from Notre Dame and elsewhere could come together to explore some of the most pressing issues in national security policy.

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Killing Precisely | James Patton Rogers | NDISC Seminar Series

Jan 04 2025 86 mins

Join us in a seminar at the Notre Dame International Security Center as we welcome James Patton Rogers, a distinguished expert on drone warfare and the executive director of the Cornell Brooks Tech Policy Institute at Cornell University. In today's episode, James delves deep into the proliferation of drones in modern warfare, exploring their historical evolution and strategic impli

Leadership Experiences and Lessons Learned as a Woman in the Army with Colonel Meghan Cumpston | Students Talk Security

Jan 01 2025 29 mins

In this episode of Students Talk Security, host Peyton Marrone sits down with Colonel Meghan Cumpston, who has dedicated over 21 years of her life to serving in the United States Army. Colonel Cumpston’s journey into military service began by accident, but it evolved into a passion and career that she couldn't have imagined for herself. Originally aspiring to be a doctor, Colone

Critical Languages and the Nonprofit Defense Space with Eric Connelly | Students Talk Security

Nov 03 2024 42 mins

In this episode of "Students Talk Security," NDISC Fellow Jack Lennon '25 welcomes Eric Connolly, a foreign language-enabled research analyst and project lead at Riverside Research, a notable nonprofit dedicated to advancing scientific research in areas including machine learning, biomedical engineering, and more, for the benefit of the US government and public interest. With a bac

Biden's Undefined Victory in Ukraine with Doug Bandow | Outside the Box Podcast

Aug 07 2024 51 mins

In this episode of "Outside the Box, "hosts Michael Desch and Jim Webb are joined by guest Doug Bandow to discuss the parallels between today’s conflict in Ukraine and the tumultuous year of 1968. The discussion unpacks President Biden's strategies in Ukraine, highlighting a lack of clear victory definition and the echoes of past U.S. foreign policy dilemmas. The panel explores

STS: Navigating the Charade Economy with Rose Kelanic

Apr 15 2024 59 mins

Join Anne Griffin '26 and Notre Dame political science professor Dr. Rose Kelanic as they explore the nuances of U.S. foreign policy decisions, from balancing power in Asia to the implications of green energy investments on national security. Gain perspective on the clash between academia and policy worlds, navigating incentives and challenges in shaping public discourse. From indu

Outside the Box | John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt

Apr 10 2024 71 mins

In this episode of the Outside the Box podcast, host Dr. Michael Desch is joined by guests Dr. John Mearsheimer and Dr. Stephen Walt to discuss the taboo surrounding the Israel lobby. They highlight the historical backdrop of anti-Semitism in the West, conspiracy theories, and the tragic events of the Holocaust that make it challenging to discuss the lobby without triggering accusa

STS: Cultural Legacy and Global Influence with Carmen Medina

Jan 04 2024 41 mins

From the experiences and viewpoints of citizens growing up in the global South to the challenges faced by policymakers in understanding the complex dynamics of a globalized world, we explore the interplay between economics, the environment, and social dynamics. Join us as we navigate through the nuanced thinking styles and biases that influence decision-making, drawing on insights

Outside The Box | The Tragedy of Volodymyr Zelensky

Oct 10 2023 44 mins

Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion against Ukraine in February 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been likened to British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The comparison is apt, but NDISC Director Michael Desch asks us to truly reckon with it. He did so though his article in Harper's Magazine (https://harpers.org/archive/2023/10/the-tragedy-of-volodymyr-z

Outside The Box Podcast | LtGen Greg Newbold on Military Cultural History and Political Division

Aug 17 2023 62 mins

Mike and Jim talk with former Lieutenant General Newbold about the recent actions of Senator Tuberville to block the president of the United States' selection of a new Commandant of the Marine Corps. In doing so, they compare the military's cultural history to today's political divide and attempt to uncover how and why they have changed.

Out The Box Podcast | "Why Are We in Ukraine?" with Christopher Layne

Jul 13 2023 55 mins

In this episode of "Outside the Box," co-hosts Dr. Michael Desch and Sen. Jim Webb welcome Christopher Layne to discuss his recent co-authored article "Why Are We in Ukraine?" published in "Harper's Magazine" in June 2023. Christopher Layne is University Distinguished Professor of International Affairs and the Robert M. Gates Chair in National Security at the Bush School of Govern