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

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Kathleen McInnis

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

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

The Hollywood Episode

Writer and producer, Chris Levinson, joins SWSP to discuss the relationship between Hollywood and Washington D.C.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — May 31, 2023

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

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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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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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Nerding Out on NATO

Host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Dr. Benedetta Berti, Head of Policy Planning in the Office of the Secretary General at NATO.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — March 22, 2023

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