We ended our HJM South Bend Seminar last Friday with a lovely closing dinner, and are ready to dive into the rest of the fellowship! Upcoming in-person events include an international staff ride and a teaching workshop in DC. For more information, visit: ndisc.nd.edu/graduate-progr…

Why do #RisingPowers become dissatisfied? Current explanations suggest it occurs when established powers do not recognize the rising power as an equal... Yet, empirical records disagree. So, Alex Yu-Ting Lin sought a better answer. Here's what he found: academic.oup.com/isq/article/68…

In this episode of "Outside the Box," hosts Michael Desch and Jim Webb are joined by Doug Bandow to discuss the parallels between the war in Ukraine and the year 1968. They unpack Biden's strategies in Ukraine and the a lack of definition of victory. soundcloud.com/user-982486961…

"Despite earlier indications of an #Israeli inclination not to escalate to full-scale war with #Hezbollah or #Iran, dragging the United States into a war with Iran is probably an objective of #Netanyahu." Read Paul Pillar's thoughts in Responsible Statecraft responsiblestatecraft.org/israel-assassi…

Why did #Ukraine launch an operation in Russia? Why now? What is the strategic value? Is it a move to boost morale? Stop gas flow into Europe? Or, could the assault be related to a larger diplomatic effort? Benjamin Armbruster speculates in @rstatecraft responsiblestatecraft.org/ukraine/

In this episode of the "Outside the Box" Podcast, Michael Desch and Jim Webb are joined by Doug Bandow, Senior Fellow at the @catoinstitute. Their conversation covers several topics, including comparisons between the conflict in Ukraine and the year 1968. youtu.be/EqgvDq5oa9I

"The US is locked in a strategic and ideological battle with itself over the purpose of its nuclear arsenal... Over the past decade, the US has launched one of the most expensive nuclear arms races in history." @nuclearwilson discusses in @stimsoncenter stimson.org/2024/americas-…

In the spirit of Hans J. Morgenthau, one of the most prominent figures in 20th-century international relations studies, NDISC seeks to help the next generation of scholars think more about grand strategy. Meet the 2023-24 HJM Fellows: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

According to the @chicagocouncil, only 41% of Americans support the idea of US troops defending Israel. This represents the lowest level of support since the the council started tracking the question in 2010. Aaron Sobczak takes a look in @rstatecraft responsiblestatecraft.org/american-suppo…

The new academic year is upon us, so there's no better time to prepare for a career in international security! Whether you're interested in the Fellows Program or the interdisciplinary minor, 𝙞𝙩'𝙨 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙗𝙞𝙜! Learn more: ndisc.nd.edu/undergraduate-…

In June, NDISC's Hans J. Morgenthau Fellows visited South Korea for an immersive learning experience. It included seminar discussions, Korean War staff rides, and visits to both Korea University and the Ministry of National Defense. Learn more: ndisc.nd.edu/news-media/new…

"Is the #MiddleEast on the precipice of a regional conflict? While no one can say with certainty, there are cold-hearted, self-interested reasons why the major players involved would want to shy away from it." @dandepetris explains why in The American Conservative theamericanconservative.com/why-self-inter…

"Fears about a resurrected axis of evil are as sensationalized today as they were more than 20 years ago." Daniel DePetris and Jennifer Kavanagh take a look in @foreignpolicy foreignpolicy.com/2024/08/14/rus…

In case you missed it, NDISC Director Michael Desch interviewed International Relations theorists John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt on the Outside the Box Podcast. Their conversation covered several topics, including the Israel Lobby. Tune in: youtu.be/taXIbXYt6YY

Understanding the causes and consequences of war increases the chances for peace, security, and diplomacy. If you're an undergrad and you want to learn more about creating a safer world, NDISC wants to talk to you! Learn more and contact us: ndisc.nd.edu/undergraduate-…

DEFP is pleased to announce its new Middle East Program—which seeks to operationalize and promote a strategy of restraint for the U.S. in the region—as well as its new director, Rose Kelanic, formerly an assistant professor of political science at ND Int'l Sec Center. defensepriorities.org/programs/middl…

Walter Russell Mean says "Another historical school of U.S. foreign policy, Hamiltonian pragmatism (based on the political philosophy of Alexander Hamilton), is better suited to the crises of the contemporary world." - @foreignaffairs foreignaffairs.com/united-states/…

What is the US' endgame in Ukraine? Is there a path to victory? What are the dangerous parallels at play that echo those of the Vietnam War? Director Mike Desch, former Secretary of the Navy Jim Webb, and Cato Institute senior fellow Doug Bandow discuss: youtu.be/EqgvDq5oa9I

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The first NDISC Seminar of the 2024-25 school year is next week! Join us as we welcome William Inboden, Director of the Alexander Hamilton Center at the University of Florida, for his talk "Peaceful Victory? Ronald Reagan's Cold War Strategy." ndisc.nd.edu/events/2024/09…