Nina Tarr

Director, Executive Education and Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy
Nina Tarr

Nina Tarr is the director of the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy and executive education at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where she leads the academy’s mission to provide global leaders with professional development in leadership and foreign policy. Previously, she served as special assistant and executive officer to the president and CEO of CSIS, supporting senior leadership, managing executive operations and institutional processes, and contributing to organization-wide initiatives. Nina began her career at CSIS in 2020 in the Office of External Relations. She graduated with honors from Virginia Tech with a BS in human development and a minor in political science. In addition to her work at CSIS, she serves on the board of the Maasai Education Foundation.

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Executive Education

The CSIS Global Strategy Lab

Designed for leaders navigating complexity, this intensive program delivers the strategic insight, global perspective, and communication tools required to drive success in times of change.

Course Date: July 13, 2026
Registration Closes: May 15, 2026
Executive Education

CSIS Accelerator Series

The CSIS Accelerator Series is designed for rising professionals ready to hone their leadership and management skills to achieve the next level of impact in their career. The curated program connects professionals with top policy experts and coaches to develop their skills in leadership, management, and communication while exploring the policy issues affecting their industry.

Course Date: July 9, 2026
Registration Closes: May 22, 2026
Executive Education

Women's Global Leadership Program

The year-long Women's Global Leadership Program (WGLP) is designed for executives to hone their leadership and deepen their understanding of critical geopolitical trends in order to thrive in a complex and competitive global environment.

Course Date: February 23, 2026
Registration Closes: November 21, 2025

A Strategic Framework for America in the Twenty-First Century

Uncover the future of global governance and America’s position within it. This monograph explores America’s evolving role on the world stage and highlights key strategies to navigate the critical shifts reshaping the international landscape.

Report by John J. Hamre, Joyce Bongongo, Kate MacPhail, John Schaus, and Nina Tarr — September 17, 2024

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Executive Summary: A Strategic Framework for America in the Twenty-First Century

An audio version of the executive summary for A Strategic Framework for America in the Twenty-First Century, a new report by CSIS’s John J. Hamre, Joyce Bongongo, Kate MacPhail, John Schaus, and Nina Tarr. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by John J. Hamre, Joyce Bongongo, Kate MacPhail, John Schaus, and Nina Tarr — September 17, 2024

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