Gender and International Security

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Photo: Andriy Zhyhaylo/Obozrevatel/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images

Redefining Roles: How Russia’s War is Transforming Ukrainian Women’s Place in Society

Russia’s ongoing war presents an opportunity to advance women’s position in Ukraine toward European standards and the goal of EU accession, as women take on responsibilities in support of the war effort that challenge traditional expectations and societal norms. 

Blog Post by Liliana Tomko — August 15, 2025

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Former Director, Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

A Fresh Perspective on National Security Policy

Dr. Kathleen McInnis joins Nina Easton to discuss leading SWSP and shaping research on U.S. security challenges.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — October 24, 2025

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power
Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Inside the CIA: Confronting China’s Digital Strategy

On this episode, Host Kathleen McInnis digs into the “why” of this story and dives in deeper on Jennifer’s career in the CIA and State Department. 

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — August 27, 2025

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Inside Modern Defense Tech

Erin Biggers on scaling Vannevar Labs' mission to equip U.S. public servants with cutting-edge defense technology.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — June 11, 2025

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power
Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Putin's Next Soldiers: Ukrainian Children

Host Kathleen McInnis speaks with Nobel Laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk on Russian war crimes against Ukrainian children.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — May 29, 2025

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power

Power and Parity: Women in African Political Positions

In about 30 years since 1995, the representation of women in parliament has increased from 9.8 percent to 27.1 percent. These gains have come with friction, but to deepen and sustain the advancement of women in political positions, it is important to expand access and opportunity.

Blog Post by Khasai Makhulo — May 28, 2025

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Why We Need Women in Special Forces

Jessica Yahn, executive producer and U.S. Special Operations veteran, joins for a conversation about the human-experience surrounding conflict.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — May 14, 2025

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power

Trust the Work, Trust Yourself

Dr. Kathleen McInnis sits down with Gargee Ghosh, President of Global Policy & Advocacy at the Gates Foundation, for a conversation about her impactful career and her work driving progress in international development.

Event — April 30, 2025

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Trust the Work, Trust Yourself

Gargee Ghosh, President of Global Policy & Advocacy at the Gates Foundation, joins for a conversation about her impactful career and her work driving progress in international development.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — April 30, 2025

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power