Notre Dame International Security Center

America's Longest War: Prospects of Peace in Afghanistan An interview with Ambassador David Robinson by Fabiola Shipley Summary: In this episode of ‘Student Talk Security’, Ambassador David Robinson will discuss recent developments in Afghanistan, the politics of the upcoming peace talks and the potential for lasting peace in the wake of America’s longest war. Biography: Ambassador Robinson was sw...

Internet Security in China and US An interview with Professor Michel Hockx by James Luk Summary: This podcast is a timely discussion of Internet Security in China and the US during National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Cybersecurity is of increasing prevalence in today’s world, this podcast will examine the topic of erecting boundaries and borders within cyberspace. Biography: Professor Michel...

Title: No Such Thing as a Little War: Beliefs, Intellectual History, and Liberal Military Intervention Speaker: Jacqueline Hazelton Host: Rose Kelanic Recorded: October 30, 2018

Drones: A Revolution in Airpower? An interview with Colonel Raymond O'Mara (ret.) by Patrick O'Mara Summary: This podcast will address how the rise and use of drones has changed air warfare. Biography: Dr. Raymond O’Mara is the founder and owner of Pointblank Strategic Analysis, where he provides multidisciplinary analysis and insight at the operational and strategic levels supporting defense and...

States, Companies, and Terrorists: Global Affairs in the 21st Century An Interview with General Frank Taylor by Griffin Cannon Summary: In this episode we will examine the role of the state, as well as various non-state actors, in relation to the challenges we face moving into the 21st Century. Biography: General Frank Taylor is a distinguished member of the faculty of Notre Dame’s Keough School o...

Speaker: Ahsan Butt Host: Rose Kelanic Recorded: October 9, 2018

Phantom Warriors: What Happened to the Kurds? An interview with Dr. F. Gregory Gause, III by Carlo Perri Summary: In considering contemporary Middle Eastern geopolitics, it is nearly impossible to exclude discussion of the distinct groups of people who make up its major players. Furthermore, in light of the recent turmoil that has plagued the region, one of those major players has risen to promine...

Applying Lessons from Failed Peace Talks to Current Efforts: The 2006 Darfur Conflict Mediation, Syria, and Yemen An interview with Laurie Nathan by Monica Montgomery Summary: This episode discusses the failed 2005-2006 mediation effort in Darfur in which Professor Nathan was involved, examines why it failed, and applies some of its lessons to current mediation efforts. Brief Bio: Laurie Nathan is...

Beyond Traditional Security: The Ascending Trajectory of Economic Security in China's National Security Portfolio An interview by Liam Dalton Interviewee: Huang Shan | Deputy Managing Editor and Editorial Board Member, Caixin Media

An interview with Ambassador Nina Hachigian by Alex Hachigian This episode delves into some of the most controversial issues that concern the United States and China today with the intention of developing the basis for sound foreign policy. After receiving her Bachelors of Science from Yale University, magna cum laude, and her J.D. from Stanford University, with distinction, Ambassador Nina Hachig...

Speaker: John Mearsheimer Host: Rose Kelanic Recorded: September 11, 2018

7 - 13 - 18 An interview with Garret Martin, Daniel Kelemen, Michael Desch on the SiriusXM Business Radio Powered by The Wharton School.

An interview with Dean Sara Sievers by Erin Hayes Summary: This episode of Students Talk Security addresses some of the refugee and migration crises around the world, their impact on security, and outlooks for the future. Sara Sievers is the Associate Dean of Policy and Practice for Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs. Prior to this position, Sara served as the founding executive director...

Speaker: Nuno Monteiro Host: Eugene Gholz Recorded: April 10, 2018

Speaker: Jennifer Erickson Host: Eugene Gholz Recorded: March 6, 2018

Recorded: March 1, 2018 Hosted by: Victoria Hui

Recorded: February 27, 2018 Hosted by: Eugene Gholz

An interview with Chris Haw by Griffin Cannon Starting from the recent papal conference on disarmament and moving on to the broader questions of religion and politics, this episode will discuss the difficult question of where the church features in the world of international relations. Christopher Haw does theology and peace studies here at Notre Dame. He earned his BA in theology and sociology fr...

An Interview with Professor Kaufman by Eddie Damstra This episode will be about the present state of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the potential or lack thereof to resolve the conflict in the foreseeable future.

An Interview with George A. Lopez by Monica Montgomery Returning from a conference on nuclear disarmament, Monica Montgomery and Professor George A. Lopez discuss the implications of Pope Francis’ statement on nuclear disarmament, current nuclear risks, the Nuclear Ban Treaty, and the strategy of deterrence.

An interview with Dr. Jimmy Gurulé by Erin Hayes In this episode, we will discuss the need for dynamic strategies in countering terrorism financing. We will also address recent updates regarding Iran, and the role that the Department of the Treasury plays in these issues.

General Michael Hayden (Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency) A Jack Kelly and Gail Weiss Lecture Friday, October 27, 2017

Stacie Goddard Associate Professor, Political Science Wellesley College

An interview with Professor John Soares by Nicholas Marr Bringing a ​historical perspective to the international security discussion,​ ​John Soares offers insight into the​ underestimated role of sport, particularly hockey, during the Cold War.​ Nick and Prof. Soares​ also​ look at ​the successes and failures of U.S. deterrence strategy during the Cold War and ​accordingly, ​considerations ​that​...

Speaker: Dr. Suzanne Fry Host: Dr. Rose Kelanic Co-sponsored with the Keough School of Global Affairs