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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Inclusive Innovation for U.S. Economic Growth and Resiliency
Data shows that inclusivity in entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems greatly improves economic growth. In a changing global landscape, investing in a more inclusive innovation community is key for the United States’ long-term economic success and national security.
Report by Tom Guevara , Alexander Kersten , and Srishti Khemka — May 30, 2023

Investments in the Future: Reversing the Dire State of Maternal Nutrition
Critical Questions by Anita Kirschenbaum , Zane Swanson , and Caitlin Welsh — April 14, 2023


Technology as a Driver of Gender Equality and Peace
Commentary by Abigail Edwards , Alexis Day , and Erol Yayboke — March 8, 2023
Past Events

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

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

Beyond America’s Coastline: A Conversation with Admiral Linda L. Fagan, 27th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard

Innovation & Leadership in Defense and Security

Three Years Later: A Conversation with Gayle E. Smith, the CEO of the ONE Campaign, on Covid-19

Rethinking Humanitarian Aid: A Conversation with Michelle Nunn, President and CEO of CARE USA

Military Deterrence in an Era of Strategic Competition: A Conversation with HON Christine E. Wormuth, 25th U.S. Secretary of the Army

2022 CSIS-DINSN U.S. National Security & Foreign Affairs Leadership Celebration
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Investments in the Future: Reversing the Dire State of Maternal Nutrition
Critical Questions by Anita Kirschenbaum , Zane Swanson , and Caitlin Welsh — April 14, 2023
Beyond America’s Coastline: A Conversation with Admiral Linda L. Fagan, 27th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard
Transcript — April 4, 2023
Technology as a Driver of Gender Equality and Peace
Commentary by Abigail Edwards , Alexis Day , and Erol Yayboke — March 8, 2023
Military Deterrence in an Era of Strategic Competition: A Conversation with HON Christine E. Wormuth, 25th U.S. Secretary of the Army
Transcript — March 1, 2023
Russia’s Operations in Ukraine: A Conversation with ASD Celeste Wallander
Transcript — October 3, 2022
The Overturn of Roe v. Wade Raises Fundamental Questions for the Department of Defense
Critical Questions by Kathleen McInnis — July 25, 2022
Women’s Economic Empowerment and the Peace Corps – A Conversation with Dr. Jody Olsen, Peace Corps Director
Transcript — March 8, 2019
International Collaboration in Human Spaceflight: A Conversation with Dr. Jeanette Epps, NASA Astronaut
Transcript — November 19, 2018