Gender and International Security

CSIS's Smart Women, Smart Power Project leads research that uses gender as a lens for better understanding international relations and national security challenges – and discern ways through which the national security, foreign policy and business communities can better advance gender equity in their decision-making structures.

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Investments in the Future: Reversing the Dire State of Maternal Nutrition

Over one billion women and adolescent girls suffer from undernourishment. What consequences does this have on maternal and child health? What is needed to improve the dire state of global maternal nutrition?

Critical Questions by Anita Kirschenbaum , Zane Swanson , and Caitlin Welsh — April 14, 2023

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Senior Fellow, International Security Program and Director, Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative

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POSTPONED: Navigating the Maritime Domain: A Conversation with Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Vice Chief of Naval Operations of the U.S. Navy

On Monday, June 5, 2023, Smart Women, Smart Power will host Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Vice Chief of Naval Operations of the U.S. Navy, for a virtual discussion on the U.S. Navy’s priorities as it upholds the international rules-based order and protects U.S. interests across the maritime domain, including in the Indo-Pacific and Europe.

Event by Kelsey Hartigan and Admiral Lisa M. Franchetti — June 5, 2023

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Why Male Allies Matter

SWSP is joined by its first-ever male guest, Don Steinberg, to discuss his role as an ally for women in a multitude of spaces. 

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — May 24, 2023

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Crunching the Numbers: Mathematician to CEO

Mollie Breen, CEO and Co-Founder of Perygee, discusses how her STEM background influences her leadership style.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — May 17, 2023

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Mental Resilience: Deploying Tech for Navy SEALS

Shannon Clark joins SWSP to discuss her role in deploying technology for mental resilience in U.S. Navy SEALS.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — May 10, 2023

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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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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

On the Ground in Iraq

Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Principal to Principal joins us to discuss her time working in Iraq in 2003 & 2004. 

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — April 26, 2023

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The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems: An Armchair Discussion with Dr. Lauren Phillips and Dr. Vanya Slavchevska

Please join the CSIS Global Food Security Program as we welcome Lauren Phillips, Deputy Director, and Vanya Slavchevska, Social Policy Officer, of the UN FAO's Inclusive Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division for this in-depth discussion on the path to addressing gender inequalities in food systems.

Event by Caitlin Welsh , Lauren Phillips , and Vanya Slavchevska — April 24, 2023

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

A Practical Approach to Migration

Amy E. Pope, U.S. Candidate for Director General at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) joins us for a conversation on her approach to migration.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — April 19, 2023

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Investments in the Future: Reversing the Dire State of Maternal Nutrition

Over one billion women and adolescent girls suffer from undernourishment. What consequences does this have on maternal and child health? What is needed to improve the dire state of global maternal nutrition?

Critical Questions by Anita Kirschenbaum , Zane Swanson , and Caitlin Welsh — April 14, 2023