Global Affairs

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Global Affairs

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Global Dialogues: The Worsening Water Crisis

Beyond the Border: The Realities of Migration

Approaching Asia

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The Social Underpinnings of Political Discontent in Latin America

The Social Underpinnings of Political Discontent in Latin America

12:30 PM ET Tue., Sep. 23, 2025

Have International Strategies Regarding Afghanistan Weakened or Strengthened the Taliban?

09:00 AM ET Tue., Sep. 16, 2025

Apex Corruption Erodes Democratic Values

Apex Corruption Erodes Democratic Values

12:30 PM ET Tue., Sep. 16, 2025

Jerusalem TalksND: Alexandra Mauritsen

Jerusalem TalksND: Alexandra Mauritsen

12:00 PM ET Fri., Aug. 22, 2025

Jerusalem TalksND: Fr. Anthony Giambrone

Jerusalem TalksND: Fr. Anthony Giambrone

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 18, 2025

Jerusalem TalksND: His Excellency Bishop Iyad Twal

Jerusalem TalksND: His Excellency Bishop Iyad Twal

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 20, 2025

Jerusalem TalksND: Sr. Maureena Fritz

Jerusalem TalksND: Sr. Maureena Fritz

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 19, 2025

ND Perspectives: Policy Impacts From Campaigns to Capitals

ND Perspectives: Policy Impacts From Campaigns to Capitals

Jerusalem TalksND: Dr. Rivka Karplus

Jerusalem TalksND: Dr. Rivka Karplus

12:00 PM ET Wed., May. 21, 2025

Can LLMs Reason and Plan?

Can LLMs Reason and Plan?

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 09, 2025

Jerusalem TalksND: Jamal Shehade

Jerusalem TalksND: Jamal Shehade

12:00 PM ET Tue., Apr. 22, 2025

What We Can Learn from Ukraine’s Fight for Democracy

What We Can Learn from Ukraine’s Fight for Democracy

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 27, 2026

Upcoming Events

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Launch of the Kroc Institute’s Tenth Report on Colombian Peace Accord Implementation

The Kroc Institute’s tenth report, covering the period from December 2024 through November 2025, provides a...

11:00 AM ET Thu., May. 14, 2026

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Notre Dame, Our Mother

As we pause to celebrate and honor the mothers and mother figures in our lives today, we invite you to connect to Notre...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 15, 2026

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Equality, Slavery and the Founding

Grapple with the profound tensions of the American experiment. Confront the harrowing paradox of liberty and bondage as...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 15, 2026

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Becoming a Catholic Writer

From a “medieval” Sicilian-Mexican childhood in Los Angeles to the halls of Harvard, acclaimed poet Dana Gioia...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 15, 2026

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AI Ethics by Design

Gain a strategic edge in the evolving AI landscape. Join Vatican AI consultant Father Paulo Benanti and CMU machine...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 15, 2026

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Fr. Monk Malloy Reflects on His Notre Dame Journey

For Rev. Edward “Monk” Malloy, C.S.C., president emeritus of Notre Dame and longtime priest-in-residence at Sorin...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 15, 2026

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The Secret Social Life of Bacteria

Have you ever wondered how bacteria communicate, cooperate, and even compete in ways that impact our health,...

12:00 AM ET Fri., May. 22, 2026

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Art and the Museum as Instruments of Hope: A Conversation with Barbara Jatta

As part of the Sesquicentennial Celebration of the University of Notre Dame Art Museum, join us for an inspiring...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 22, 2026

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When Does Life Begin?

When does a human person begin? Explore the profound intersection of philosophy and biology with Professor Jason T....

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 22, 2026

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Hope on the Ground: Lived Resilience during the War in Ukraine

In the crucible of total war, how does a nation protect its soul? Join leading scholars as they deconstruct Ukraine’s...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 22, 2026

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The Declaration and the Civil War

Grasp the profound intersection of political philosophy and historical crisis. Abraham Lincoln’s moral evolution...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 22, 2026

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Exploring Global Catholicism

Draw on centuries-old tradition of singing Psalms and Canticles in the Liturgy of the Hours to discover a conceptual...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 22, 2026

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On Love, Loss, and Ancestral Lands

Enter the vibrant landscapes of the American Southwest, where memory, law, and spirit converge and witness a family’s...

12:30 PM ET Fri., May. 22, 2026

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Building Rapport in Online Courses

With Notre Dame’s Summer Online courses set to get underway in June, we turn our attention to teaching...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 29, 2026

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Natural Rights at the Founding

Grasp the profound origins of American liberty. Jud Campbell, professor of law and the Helen L. Crocker Faculty Scholar...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 29, 2026

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Filming the Birth of the Spanish Language

Listen in to part two of a conversation with Dr. Ryan Szpiech, associate professor of Spanish and director of the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 29, 2026

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SheLeads4Peace Summer School

Every year, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) hosts the SheLeads4Peace Summer School, a...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 05, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Dr. Carol Latronica ’77

Listen as Dr. Carol Latronica ’77, Rector of Welsh Family Hall, provides insight into her life and work in student...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 05, 2026

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Federalism and the Decline of Natural Rights

Stand at a crossroads of constitutional history, where ancient natural rights meet modern legal power. Immerse yourself...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 05, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Tami Schmitz

Listen as Tami Schmitz, Associate Director of Pastoral Care in Campus Ministry, tells about her strong foundation of...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 05, 2026

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Answering Notre Dame’s Call

Lily Joy Santos ’28 and Giovanni Nasello ’27 are much more than just voices in your voicemail. As student callers...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 12, 2026

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Religious Pluralism

Under the conditions of globalization, more religious people than ever find themselves in close contact with members of...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 12, 2026

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The Legacy of Natural Rights

Sift through the foundational ideas of the American project as you weigh the enduring power of natural rights. Jud...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 12, 2026

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The Jewishness of the New Testament

This episode we welcome a distinguished New Testament scholar, Amy Jill Levine, who is the world expert on the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 12, 2026

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Behind the Folds: The Mathematics of Origami

Origami combines art and science to transform a flat sheet of paper into a 3-dimensional sculpture. This presentation...

12:00 AM ET Fri., Jun. 19, 2026

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The Nature and Causes of Wealth

Grasp the fundamental mechanics behind global prosperity. Navigate the intellectual landscape of 1776 to witness how...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 19, 2026

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Discussing Donkeys in Lion-suits

Listen in to a chat with Dr. Emily Mahan ’21 M.A., ’22 Ph.D., who received her Ph.D. from Notre Dame’s Medieval...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 26, 2026

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Justice, Beneficence, and the “Well-Governed Society”

How do individual actions harmonize to produce widespread prosperity? Master the essential principles of societal...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 26, 2026

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Connecting Coursework to Life Through Community-Based Learning and VR

Among the most fundamental promises education makes is this: What you learn here, on campus, will help you when...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 03, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Sr. Gregory Healy, OSB, ’10 M.Div.

Journey with Sr. Gregory Healy, OSB, a Benedictine nun who has discovered God’s calling in life through the beauty of...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 03, 2026

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Downsides of Markets

Grasp the profound intersection of liberty and human flourishing by navigating the tension between economic prosperity...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jul. 06, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Dr. Jim O’Connell ’70

Walk the streets of Boston with Dr. Jim O’Connell as he describes his long path to a medical career and the...

12:00 PM ET Sun., Jul. 26, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Nan Tulchinsky

Sit courtside with Nan Tulchinsky, a longtime scorekeeper for Notre Dame Women’s and Men’s Basketball, as she...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 31, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Bishop Bob Lombardo, CFR, ’79

Listen to Bishop Bob Lombardo, CFR, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, as he shares his path towards religious life and...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 31, 2026

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Touring Through Centuries of Philosophy

Listen in to a chat with Dr. Peter Adamson, Professor of Philosophy in Late Antiquity and in the Islamic World at the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Aug. 28, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Sister Mary Lynch, S.S.J.

Listen to Sister Mary Lynch, S.S.J., the longtime rector of McGlinn Hall, and she shares her calling to religious life...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 04, 2026

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