Diversity and Leadership in International Affairs Project
Elevating diverse voices and perspectives in international affairs
Decisionmaking processes that include diverse voices and perspectives lead to more ideas, more innovation, and more robust policy solutions. But many of those who are best positioned to provide those diverse perspectives are underrepresented, particularly at senior levels, in the organizations that lead policy development on U.S. national security and foreign policy priorities and challenges. The Diversity and Leadership in International Affairs Project works to highlight and promote those voices by:
- examining which diversity and inclusion efforts can truly make an impact within U.S. federal agencies and international affairs think tanks
- working to improve diversity and inclusion at CSIS
- training and equipping a new generation of diverse leaders in international affairs
Vision
CSIS envisions a workforce that embraces its collective mixture of differences and appropriately values how those differences enhance the organization’s ability to meet its overall mission. The Center provides policies and practices that support the cultural tone of inclusion and respect for all employees, forming the bedrock of our organization’s success. CSIS maintains leadership in fostering a more welcoming and inclusive workplace.
Mission
CSIS aims to ensure that the organization’s workforce is diverse, and its policies and practices support an inclusive culture. We strive to provide equal opportunity for all employees to realize their full potential, cultivate strategic external partnerships, and reenvision foreign policy using a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) lens.
CSIS Pillars of Success in DEI
CSIS take a full-scope approach to DEI, which includes complete consideration of every level of the career lifecycle—from the applicant pool to the exit interview. There are five strategic pillars of success that define our approach to DEI programming:
- Organizational Commitment
- Workforce Diversity
- Employee Engagement and Inclusion
- External Engagement
- Sustainability
Contact Information
- Hadeil Ali
- Director, Diversity and Leadership in International Affairs Project
- hali@csis.org
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2022 CSIS-DINSN U.S. National Security & Foreign Affairs Leadership Celebration
Event by Hadeil Ali and Nicole Breland Aandahl — January 26, 2023

CSIS and DINSN Announce 2022 U.S. National Security & Foreign Affairs Leadership List
Press Release — November 30, 2022

2022 Washington Humanitarian Forum: Closing the Gap
Event by Jacob Kurtzer , Kimberly Flowers , Katherine E. Bliss , Jon B. Alterman , Marti Flacks , Mvemba Phezo Dizolele , Beza Tesfaye , Natasha Hall , and Hadeil Ali — November 9, 2022

Towards Inclusive & Equitable Workplaces — Women in National Security
Event by Kathleen McInnis , Hadeil Ali , Emily Perkins , Elana Aquino , and Princess Bazley-Bethea — September 26, 2022

Advancing LGBTQIA+ Rights via U.S. Foreign Policy
Event by Marti Flacks , Hadeil Ali , Jessica Stern , Jay Gilliam , Dr. Chloe Schwenke , and Stephen Chukwumah — June 30, 2022

Online Event: Building Diversity and Combating Prejudice in our Armed Forces, a Conversation with Rep. Anthony Brown (D-MD)
Event by Anthony Brown and Kathleen H. Hicks — July 31, 2020
Perspectives: Women of Color in International Affairs
Event by Talia Dubovi , Beverly Kirk , Angela Bruce-Raeburn , Pam Campos-Palma , and Mieke Eoyang — March 28, 2019

Leveraging Diversity for Global Leadership
Report by Victoria DeSimone , Deborah Ann McCarthy , and Sandra A. Rivera — May 22, 2018

Transformational Leadership in International Affairs
Event — October 25, 2017
Examining the Geopolitical Impact of the 4th Estate
Event by Beverly Kirk , Jeffrey Ballou , Rosiland Jordan , Eric Ham , and Diana Marrero — July 21, 2017
