Research
O’Brien Center faculty are at the forefront of national security thought leadership and research: driving change and impacting policy. In the classroom, they share not only their latest research, but also the skill and passion students need to become excellent researchers themselves, helping them develop as lifelong learners.
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ONDISC faculty and fellows are leading researchers of international security, publishing in top journals and impacting policy debates.
ONDISC in the news
ONDISC faculty are a go-to source for journalists investigating what's going on in the most pressing diplomatic affairs, global conflicts, and other facets of statecraft.
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ONDISC faculty and affiliates are leading the effort to bridge the policy-scholarly gap and conduct innovative research related to grand strategy.Media Mentions
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The New York Times
Mideast Oil Exports Rebound Even as Prices Remain Elevated
September 29, 2026
On rising oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, Eugene Gholz, an associate professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame, said, “They are getting a substantial amount of oil out, and it is increasing over time as shippers’ confidence goes up.”
Russia‑Ukraine war is accelerating the dangerous race toward fully autonomous drones
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.
Recent Publications
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Narrowing the Academic-Policy Divide: Will New Media Bridge the Gap?
Brian and Jeannelle Brady Family Director of the Notre Dame International Security Center
Political Science Quarterly, 2021–22
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The Status of Status in World Politics
Associate Professor of Political Science
World Politics, 2021
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