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

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

Press Briefing: Analyzing the 2022 National Defense Strategy
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The Hollywood Episode
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — May 31, 2023

Why Male Allies Matter
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — May 24, 2023

Crunching the Numbers: Mathematician to CEO
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — May 17, 2023

Mental Resilience: Deploying Tech for Navy SEALS
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — May 10, 2023

The Establishment of the U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — May 3, 2023

On the Ground in Iraq
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — April 26, 2023

A Practical Approach to Migration
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — April 19, 2023

A Conversation with Admiral Linda L. Fagan, 27th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — April 5, 2023

A Conversation with Gayle E. Smith on Global Health Security
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — March 29, 2023

Nerding Out on NATO
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — March 22, 2023
