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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The Power of Bipartisanship
Podcast Episode by Suzanne Spaulding — January 26, 2022

The 2022 Defense and Security Outlook
Podcast Episode by Christine Brazeau , Rose Butchart , Catrina Doxsee , Devi Nair , Suzanne Spaulding , and Makena Young — January 13, 2022

Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022: Same Challenges Ahead?
Podcast Episode by Suzanne Spaulding , Katherine E. Bliss , and Marti Flacks — December 15, 2021


Innovation, Leadership, and Diversity in the Military
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — December 1, 2021

The Rules-Based Order & Global Stability
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — November 17, 2021

Reimagining America with LtCol (ret.) Amy McGrath
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — November 3, 2021

Breaking Barriers, Repairing Retention
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk , Danielle Ngo , and Michelle Macander — October 20, 2021

A Conversation with Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks
Podcast Episode by Nina Easton and Beverly Kirk — October 6, 2021

Work Smarter: The Power of Remote Work
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — September 30, 2021
