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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Russia’s Operations in Ukraine
Podcast Episode by Emily Harding and Kathleen McInnis — October 12, 2022

#NAFO and Winning the Information War: Lessons Learned from Ukraine
Event by Kathleen McInnis , Seth G. Jones , Emily Harding , Matt Moores (USMC, Ret) , and Iuliia Mendel — October 5, 2022
Figuring Out What the World Will Look Like in 2030-2050
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — October 5, 2022

Russia’s Operations in Ukraine: A Conversation with ASD Celeste Wallander
Event by Kathleen McInnis and Celeste Wallander — October 3, 2022
Russia’s Operations in Ukraine: A Conversation with ASD Celeste Wallander
Transcript — October 3, 2022
Towards Inclusive & Equitable Workplaces — Women in National Security
Event by Kathleen McInnis , Hadeil Ali , Emily Perkins , Elana Aquino , and Princess Bazley-Bethea — September 26, 2022
Business Leaders and International Affairs: A Conversation with Ambassador Silverberg
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — September 26, 2022

A Conversation with Ambassador Kristen Silverberg, President and COO of Business Roundtable
Event by Kathleen McInnis and Ambassador Kristen Silverberg — September 22, 2022
Gender, National Security, and the Capitol
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — September 7, 2022

A Conversation with Canadian Minister of National Defence Hon. Anita Anand
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — August 10, 2022
