Notre Dame International Security Center

Mar 04 2025 121 ep. 58 mins 155

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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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Leading with Honor with Major Justin Hanson, USMC

Mar 04 2025 46 mins

In this episode of the Students Talk Security Podcast, host Colleen Brennan interviews Major Justin Hanson, Notre Dame's 2024-2025 War College Fellow. Major Hanson shares his extensive background in the Marines, which began with his commissioning in 2011 and included roles such as a platoon commander and training assessment advisor in Afghanistan. Currently assigned as the Operati

Reconceptualizing the British Empire | Steve Pincus | NDISC Seminar Series

Feb 17 2025 87 mins

Steve Pincus is Thomas Donnelly Professor of History at the University of Chicago. He has written widely on the History of Britain, the British Empire, comparative revolutions, and the relationship between institutions and economic growth. His books include "1688: The First Modern Revolution," "The Heart of the Declaration"; "Protestantism and Patriotism." He is just now completing

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