Smart Women, Smart Power

SWSP is creating space for women in one of the most powerful decision-making spaces in the world: national security and foreign affairs

The Smart Women, Smart Power (SWSP) Initiative has a simple starting point: people are policy. We are committed to creating a platform for respectful and inclusive discussion of the many ways in which women influence and impact the international security, foreign policy and business agendas. The Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative launched in December 2014.

Contact Information

  • Alexis Day
  • Program Manager, Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative and Outreach Manager, International Security Program
  • aday@csis.org

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

The Only Woman on the Abraham Accords Team

On this episode, host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Morgan Ortagus who walked us through her role in the historic Abraham Accords, and more!

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — April 12, 2023

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Smart Women, Smart Power: A Conversation with Melinda Gates

Please join us for a discussion with Melinda Gates, Co-Chair & Trustee of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Along with Bill Gates, she sets the foundation's overall direction and shapes and approves the organization's strategies.

Event by Nina Easton — May 20, 2015

Smart Women, Smart Power: A Conversation with Carly Fiorina

Carly Fiorina, Global Chairman of Opportunity International and former Chairman and CEO of Hewlett Packard, discusses foreign policy, business, and politics with Smart Women, Smart Power moderator Nina Easton.

Event by Nina Easton — April 6, 2015

Smart Women, Smart Power: The Future of Afghanistan

Afghanistan First Lady Rula Ghani discusses her country's future, the role of Afghan women, and the need for Afghans living abroad to come home to help rebuild the nation.

Event by Kathleen H. Hicks — February 18, 2015

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