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Seth G. Jones

Seth G. Jones

Senior Vice President; Harold Brown Chair; and Director, International Security Program
Daniel F. Runde

Daniel F. Runde

Senior Vice President; William A. Schreyer Chair; Director, Project on Prosperity and Development
Erol Yayboke

Erol Yayboke

Director, Project on Fragility and Mobility and Senior Fellow, International Security Program
Benjamin Jensen

Benjamin Jensen

Senior Fellow, Future War, Gaming, and Strategy, and International Security Program

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

The Establishment of the U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council

Kathleen McInnis sat down with Ambassador Paula J. Dobriansky, the former Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs, at the Reagan National Defense Forum.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — May 3, 2023

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The Humanitarian Dilemma in Afghanistan

The Taliban's recent ban on female aid workers and education has put severe pressure on humanitarian organizations' ability to deliver lifesaving assistance to Afghans.

Event by Jacob Kurtzer , Najia Nasim , Janti Soeripto , and William Byrd, Ph.D. — March 1, 2023

The Taliban’s Increasing Restrictions on Civil Society and Aid Organizations

New Taliban restrictions on girls' education and female humanitarian workers echo the same playbook the Taliban used in the 1990s. These restrictions challenge the United States and other stakeholders to implement new strategies.

Critical Questions by ​Marti Flacks , Lauren Burke , and Nicolas Jude Larnerd — February 16, 2023

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Afghan Women and the Fall of Kabul

On this episode, host Kathleen McInnis sat down at the 2022 Halifax International Security Forum with Kamila Sidiqi, an Afghan entrepreneur and former government official. The pair highlighted Kamila’s innovative work and discussed the resilience of Afghan women in the country today.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — January 19, 2023

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2022 Washington Humanitarian Forum: Closing the Gap

Please join the CSIS Humanitarian Agenda for the 2022 Washington Human Forum, examining new actors and changing narratives within the humanitarian sector.

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

An Armchair Discussion with Fawzia Koofi

The CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development hosted a discussion with Fawzia Koofi, an Afghan parliamentary lawmaker, accomplished author, and internationally known outspoken advocate for the rights of women and children, democracy, and moderate Islam. 

Transcript by Daniel F. Runde and Fawzia Koofi — October 12, 2022

An Armchair Discussion with Fawzia Koofi

The CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development hosted a discussion with Fawzia Koofi, an Afghan parliamentary lawmaker, accomplished author, and internationally known outspoken advocate for the rights of women and children, democracy, and moderate Islam.

Event by Daniel F. Runde and Fawzia Koofi — October 7, 2022

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Figuring Out What the World Will Look Like in 2030-2050

Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5) Phyllis J. Wilson joins us for a discussion on her participation on the Chief of Staff of the Army’s Strategic Studies Group.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — October 5, 2022

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