NDISC Alumna Spotlight: Maura Brennan ‘23
In this spotlight, we sit down with a Certificate Fellow who recently earned the title alumna. Maura Brennan, a member...
Who Should Study International Relations Theory?
The study of foreign policy, diplomacy, and international relations theory may seem like an inaccessible subject matter. For people who...
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NDISC Alumna Spotlight: Madeline O’Mara ‘18
The daughter of a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, Madeline O’Mara, says her family moved all around the...
What is the Marshall Plan and What Did It Accomplish?
As President, Harry Truman appointed George C. Marshall as Secretary of State. Marshall prioritized rebuilding Europe in part because of...
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NDISC Alumnus Spotlight: Charles Sedore ‘21
Born in Iowa and graduated high school in Connecticut, Charles Sedore’s journey at Notre Dame began the night of his...
A History and Overview of the United Nations Security Council
To quote the UN, “the Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.” This includes...
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The Addition of NATO Members Over Time (1949-2023)
To secure peace and stability in Europe, in 1949, twelve countries on both sides of the Atlantic formed the North...
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What are the 4 Types of Foreign Policy and How Are They Pursued?
There is a selection of foreign policy types for states to consider. What are the 4 types of foreign policy?...
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Crisis Management in International Relations
The importance of understanding why conflict arises and crisis management is not to be underestimated. To create a more peaceful...
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NDISC Student Spotlight: Kenzie Phillips ‘23
Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Kenzie Phillips, Class of ‘23, is an Undergraduate Certificate Fellow at the Notre Dame...
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NDISC Alumnus Spotlight: Griffin Cannon ‘19
Griffin Cannon, Notre Dame Class of 2019, is among the first members of NDISC’s Undergraduate Certificate as part of his...
NDISC Experiences: Students and Faculty Visit Historical Sites in Vietnam
This semester, NDISC Undergraduate Fellows had the opportunity to learn about the Vietnam War from Sen. Jim Webb’s perspective in...
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4 Options for U.S. Grand Strategy Going Forward
One of the most critical aspects of foreign policy any state must grapple with is its grand strategy: an outline for...
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Seminar Series – Conventional Weapons as Symbolic Signals
Dr. Spindel’s dissertation on signaling and conventional weapons sales won the Kenneth Waltz Award for best dissertation in international security,...
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NDISC Spotlight: Ryan Spees '23
At NDISC, we know that student's story is different and they take different paths that lead them to Notre Dame...
NDISC Welcomes Intelligence Community Leaders
In September 2022, as this year’s entry in the Jack Kelly and Gail Weiss Lecture Series, the Notre Dame International...
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NDISC Alumna Spotlight: Mackenzie Nolan
In this blog, we’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to Mackenzie Nolan and discuss her experiences in...
Past, Present, and Future for America’s War Colleges
Of the places where this education can be attained, America’s War Colleges are among the most prestigious. In this blog,...
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An Introduction to Realism in International Relations
Within the study of international relations (IR), there are many ideologies practitioners of this political science investigate and frequently find...
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The History and Importance of Grand Strategy in IR
One of the highest levels of statecraft is grand strategy. Strategy in battle is crucial, but civilians are often asked to...
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A Top International Security Program: The Gateway to Intelligence Jobs
The world needs innovators in the international security and international relations fields. Students all over the world understand this, so...
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Seminar Series – Climate Wars
In the final NDISC Seminar Series event for the 2021-22 school year, the Notre Dame International Security Center welcomed Boston...
The National Security Act of 1947: An Overview
For almost seventy-five years now, the National Security Act of 1947 has significantly impacted how Presidents develop and implement foreign...
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Seminar Series – Madman Theory: The Causes and Effects of Reputations for Madness in International Politics
In April 2022, NDISC welcomed Penn State Associate Political Science Professor Roseanne McManus to discuss he research in Madman Theory. Dr....
What is the Role of the National Security Advisor?
When a new Federal law creates or restructures government agencies, it’s not uncommon for the law to create a new...
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NDISC Experiences: Students Visit National Labs in New Mexico
Los Alamos National Labs and Sandia National Laboratories were the centerpieces of The Notre Dame International Security Center’s (NDISC) Spring...
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Seminar Series – The Progressive Equity in the Restraint Coalition
In the final NDISC Seminar Series for the month of March, 2022, we were excited to welcome Congressional Staffer Matt...
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A Day in the Life of an Intelligence Analyst
Intelligence analysts are one of the most coveted international security jobs, playing a key role in national security and international...
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee: What is It and What is Its Purpose?
There are multiple factors and institutions that help shape the foreign policy of the United States and that the Senate...
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What are Top International Security Jobs?
With a political science degree, there is a wide range of career paths possible including international security jobs. Here is...