Notre Dame International Security Center

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 prominence and earned the general support of the West. That group is the Kurds. Serving a crucial role in the defeat of ISIS in the Levant, these people enjoyed a distanced celebrity status with America and her allies. In the many months since, however, Western media has been relatively quiet on the activities of the Kurds. It seems strange that such an indispensable group in the defeat of one of the World’s greatest threats could, virtually over-night, disappear from the Western media’s ever-vigilant radar. That leaves us with the burning question: what happened to the Kurds? Bio: Dr. F. Gregory Gause III is the incumbe

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 director of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies’ new mediation program, which will serve as an international center of excellence for mediation research, training, policy and practice. Professor Nathan is also a Senior Mediation Advisor to the United Nations, serves on the UN Academic Advisory Council on Mediation and is the lead designer and trainer of the UN High Level Mediation Course. He has participated in high-level peacemaking efforts in Africa and helped design the mediation units of the African Union and African sub-regional bodies. He is the author of four books, co-editor of two books, a

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 Hachigian went on to work on the National Security Council for the Clinton Administration.  Then she joined the RAND Center for Asia Policy, ultimate serving as its director for four years. Next, she became Senior Vice President and a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress focussed on Asia Policy.  Then, in 2014, President Obama nominated Ambassador Hachigian to serve as the second U.S. Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN. After being confirmed by the Senate, she went on to have a remarkable tenure as ambassador by strengthening American relations with Southeast Asia and being aw

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 of Columbia University’s Center for Globalization and Sustainable Development and Harvard University’s Center for International Development. She also began the Developing Country Policy and Advocacy portfolio for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Global Health Program, building the strategy and early funding streams for the foundation’s global health objectives.

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 from Eastern University and a masters in theology from Villanova. Leaving academia, he founded the Camden Community House, following in the tradition of the Catholic activist Dorothy Day and her Catholic Worker Houses. After ten years of this work and two books, Haw has returned to academia, writing his dissertation on the works of french scholar René Girard.

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​ should guide ​future ​decision-making on the appropriate application of deterrence.

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