Mary Gallagher
Keough School of Global Affairs
Marilyn Keough Dean; Professor of Global Affairs
- East Asia
- Chinese domestic politics
- Chinese economic policies
- U.S.-China relations
- Political economy
- Industrial relations
Gallagher in the News
Afintl Television (Afghanistan International/Persian)
The University of Notre Dame in the US signed a memorandum of understanding with the Women's Online University
July 02, 2026
This memorandum of understanding was signed virtually between the Keough School of Global Affairs and the Women's Online University. The online women's university, which was established a year after the Taliban took power in 2022, has already served more than 20,000 students in 16 academic fields and holds hundreds of online classes each week. The institution also provides educational support and counseling programs for students. “This collaboration is designed to strengthen educational opportunities at a time when access for Afghan women is severely limited,” said Mary Gallagher, Dean of the Keough School.
Bloomberg
China Coal Mine Blast Tests Limits of Xi’s Energy Security Push
May 26, 2026
Beijing has not, though, tackled structural problems, said Mary Gallagher, professor of global affairs at the University of Notre Dame — which include perverse incentives and a system that punishes local officials for problems, and not the central government.
South Bend Tribune
Buttigieg emphasizes optimism, activism, freedom in Notre Dame talk
January 26, 2026
Pete Buttigieg emphasized the importance of academic freedom, of being active in local politics and remaining positive in a pessimistic world when he spoke Friday, Jan. 23, during a visit to his hometown. The former U.S. secretary of transportation and former South Bend mayor spoke with Mary Gallagher, University of Notre Dame global affairs professor and dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs, during one of the university's series of fireside chats at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.
Business Standard
Pressure and burnout shadow Xiaomi's rapid pivot from smartphones to EVs
November 06, 2025
Excessive work culture, dubbed “996” for the expectation to be in the office from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week, is deeply rooted in China’s tech sector. A decade ago, it was driven by the belief that hard work would reap rewards as rapid economic growth created opportunities, according to Mary Gallagher, professor of global affairs at the University of Notre Dame. But now it’s more about national priorities and a sense of patriotic duty as China competes in chips, AI and EVs.
Inside Indiana Business
Collaboration Hub marks one year of supporting entrepreneurs
September 04, 2025
The Collaboration Hub, a local resource for entrepreneurs in South Bend, celebrated its first anniversary Tuesday, highlighting the role it has played in helping local business owners sustain and grow their endeavors. Program founder Michael Morris said many graduates faced challenges that required more long-term resources. Mary Gallagher, dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs, said the program aligns directly with the school’s mission.
World Politics Review, Yahoo! News
OPINION | China Is Competing in the New Nuclear Arms Race, Too
August 07, 2025
By Mary Gallagher, the Marilyn Keough Dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame.
RTE Radio 1
Today with Claire Byrne: Trump, Tariffs and China
Audio
July 17, 2025
“The European Union is very caught in the middle between the United States and China, and I feel like at this point the EU doesn't really have a lot of leverage over either country,” said Prof. Mary Gallagher, Dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame and Chinese political expert.
Yahoo
China’s Post-Xi Succession Problem Has Global Implications
July 08, 2025
Mary Gallagher is the Marilyn Keough Dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame.
FOX 2
Chinese students anxious as Trump’s visa ban looms
Video
May 29, 2025
This face-off in court comes as the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, just announced the administration will aggressively revoke visas of Chinese students. Let's get some more insight on what's at stake here by welcoming Mary Gallagher, an expert in Chinese politics at the University of Notre Dame.
Politico
Marco Rubio: US to ‘aggressively’ revoke visas of Chinese students
May 29, 2025
“The U.S. government needs to take into account risks of non-traditional espionage, but the way they’re drawing these boundaries is too broad and too undefined,” said Mary Gallagher, dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame and an expert on Chinese politics.
Yahoo
A U.S. Policy of Regime Change in China Will Backfire
November 26, 2024
Mary Gallagher is the Marilyn Keough Dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame.
Barron's, MSN
Shein’s Path to a U.S. IPO Looks Blocked. What That Means for Other China-Founded Companies.
September 18, 2024
For decades, economic engagement with China was a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy, designed to stabilize the relationship and encourage liberalization of China, said Mary Gallagher, dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame.
World Politics Review, MSN
For Xi, Growing China’s Economy Isn’t Enough
June 11, 2024
OPINION: Mary Gallagher is the incoming dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame.