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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. youtu.be/Bjg5_BjggVo

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!

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. ondisc.nd.edu/news-media/new…

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: youtu.be/WufMNEBMv5w

Arriving on the ONDISC YouTube channel soon 👀

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. ondisc.nd.edu/news-media/new…

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. csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2…

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.” youtu.be/paRBqDBjSAE

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. youtu.be/fh6nKLWFm0o

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. youtu.be/fIS6v-I2nO8

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 👇 ondisc.nd.edu/news-media/new…

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. csmonitor.com/USA/Foreign-Po…

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 🔗 ondisc.nd.edu/events/2026/04… Zoom 🎦 #success" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">notredame.zoom.us/j/95005283117#…

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: youtu.be/A7tXyG1S_XM

ONDISC is proud to recognize War College Fellow Chaplain (COL) Emmitt Furner who recently published his new article with @tandfonline Journal of Spiritual Spirituality in Mental Health. Read his new article➡️ #abstract" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Today at 11:59 PM EDT is the deadline to apply for ONDISC's Hans J. Morgenthau Postdoctral Fellowship. This is a year-long, non-residential fellowship directed by leading thinkers in the national security and grand strategy scholarship. ondisc.nd.edu/graduate-progr…

Next week marks the final seminar in the 2025-26 ONDISC Seminar Series. We're excited to welcome Seanon Wong, Associate professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Dr. Wong's lecture is entitled "The Agency and Contingency of Diplomacy." ondisc.nd.edu/events/2026/04…

Today is #NDDay! This is your chance to help ONDISC continue to power amazing things. We're on a mission to help students at every stage of their academic journey create a safer world. Help us pursue this goal with our donation link below 👇 notredameday.nd.edu/organizations/…

ONDISC has a history of welcoming world travelers to @NotreDame, but TODAY, we and our friends at OMVA welcome NASA Astronaut and Air Force Colonel Michael Good to campus. ondisc.nd.edu/events/2026/04… #success" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">notredame.zoom.us/j/92299165803#…

TODAY, we welcome Lindsey O'Rourke to Notre Dame for her talk "The Enduring Relevance of Spheres of Influence." 📅 Tuesday, April 21 🕰️ 4:30 - 6:00 PM EDT 🏫 1030 Jenkins Nanovic Halls 🎦 #success" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">notredame.zoom.us/j/99647427835#… Learn more: ondisc.nd.edu/events/2026/04…