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September 22, 2026
Distinguished Professor of the Practice at the University of Notre Dame and ONDISC Fellow, Amy McAuliffe, examines how autonomous weapons systems have evolved during the Ukraine War.
Peace Corps Volunteers Honored for 60 Years of Korea-U.S. Service
September 21, 2026
ONDISC Assistant Director, Jenna Gibson, Accepts Korea Foundation Award for Cultural Education Nonprofit.
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U.S. energy agency raises oil price forecast as war drags on
September 11, 2026
Shippers might be able to adjust to a new normal in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Eugene Gholz, an associate professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame. On the risk of oil tankers being attacked in the Strait, Gholz said, “The cargo is so valuable that I expect more and more people to suck up the cost.”
The New York Times
Iran's Attacks Keep the Strait of Hormuz in a Lethal Stalemate
September 06, 2026
"The strait is neither fully closed nor fully opened, said Eugene Gholz, an associate professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame and an expert on conflict in the waterway. "Iran can't close it completely, and the U.S. can't open it completely."
Foreign Affairs - The War China Might Choose
August 04, 2026
by Eugene Gholz and Kerby Davis
Analysts generally organize the options for a Chinese military move against Taiwan into three categories: an invasion to seize direct control of the island; a “joint firepower strike” that would bomb Taiwan’s cities and political institutions, terrorizing Taiwanese civilians into surrender; and a maritime blockade to starve Taiwan into submission. All these missions are complex, high-cost gambles for China that would consume large quantities of military assets and result in immense casualties and property damage.
