Notre Dame International Security Center

Notre Dame International Security Center At ONDISC, national security scholars come together to explore issues in policy.

How does polarization impact democracies in international affairs?Rachel Myrick of Duke University shares new research o...
08/21/2026

How does polarization impact democracies in international affairs?

Rachel Myrick of Duke University shares new research on why extreme polarization can weaken democratic advantages like stability, credibility, and reliability in foreign policy.

Find out why understanding polarization is crucial for the future of global politics. 🇺🇸🌍

https://ondisc.nd.edu/events/2025/03/18/rachel-myrick/

08/20/2026

How did historic China pursue peace with its neighbors?

By consciously spreading culture: language, religion, and traditions. Creating shared identities and foster stability.

Tulane professor Chris Fettweis discusses “sinicization” and the strategy behind building a peaceful civilization in Asia.

Learn more: https://ondisc.nd.edu/events/2025/10/28/chris-fettweis-seminar/

Are you interested in a career in international security? 🌍🔍 ONDISC offers two exciting undergraduate paths:• The Underg...
08/19/2026

Are you interested in a career in international security? 🌍🔍

ONDISC offers two exciting undergraduate paths:

• The Undergraduate Fellows Program – A selective, research-focused experience with mentorship, internship support, and networking, designed for exceptional students (primarily political science majors).

• The International Security Studies Minor – An interdisciplinary program open to all majors, offering specialized coursework, seminars, and access to ONDISC’s professional development opportunities.

Whether you want to become a fellow or pursue the minor, ONDISC will help you deepen your knowledge, connect with national security experts, and launch your career! ✨

Learn more and find out which program is right for you: https://ondisc.nd.edu/undergraduate-program/

Is there really such a thing as state formation?Deborah Boucoyannis (GWU) challenges conventional wisdom, arguing that e...
08/18/2026

Is there really such a thing as state formation?

Deborah Boucoyannis (GWU) challenges conventional wisdom, arguing that early “state formation” was actually about building regimes, and that courts, laws, and justice mattered more than war.

Discover why England’s history might upend what we think we know about how states emerge!

https://ondisc.nd.edu/events/2025/03/25/the-more-war-the-less-state-the-inverse-relationship-between-war-state-size-and-stateness-deborah-boucoyannis/

08/14/2026

Is the World Really Anarchic?

Most people hear "anarchy" and think chaos.

But in international relations, anarchy simply means there's no higher authority above states.

Bridget Coggins explains why state collapse creates a much deeper form of anarchy than most people realize.

https://ondisc.nd.edu/events/2025/10/14/bridget-coggins-seminar/

ONDISC would like to congratuate Assistant Director and Senior Research Associate Jenna Gibson for being named to CSIS |...
08/13/2026

ONDISC would like to congratuate Assistant Director and Senior Research Associate Jenna Gibson for being named to CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies' U.S.-Korea NextGen Scholars program!

This program is focused on creating a community of American researchers, with special focus on Korea. Engaging policymakers and government officials to create policy-oriented research.

https://www.csis.org/programs/korea-chair/projects/us-korea-nextgen-scholars-program

08/12/2026

Environmental challenges are some of the biggest issues facing humanity, but for years they received little attention in mainstream political science and international relations programs.

Joshua Busby (UT Austin), reflects on why environmental governance and environmental security were often absent from graduate education despite their growing importance.

https://ondisc.nd.edu/events/2025/10/07/joshua-busby-seminar/

08/07/2026

Why do some people care deeply about getting things right while others succeed without that motivation?

Some people are driven by a desire to understand reality as accurately as possible. Others aren't.

UC Berkeley Assistant Professor of Political Science Marika Landau-Wells explores why truth-seeking and "getting things right" aren't always rewarded by political systems.

Learn more: https://ondisc.nd.edu/events/2025/09/09/a-distinction-with-a-difference-real-vs-imagined-security-marika-landu-wells/

The South China Morning Post explores the impact of a new US executive order requiring defense contractors to phase out...
08/06/2026

The South China Morning Post explores the impact of a new US executive order requiring defense contractors to phase out Chinese rare earths from their supply chains.

Author Alyssa Chen spoke with ONDISC Principal Eugene Gholz to inform the piece, highlighting how the move signals a crackdown aimed at ensuring long-term national security... even if it means short-term challenges for US contractors.

Read more: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362641/pain-or-gain-us-moves-decouple-its-defence-industry-chinas-rare-earths

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