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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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

The Power of Bipartisanship

Suzanne Spaulding spoke with Liz Schrayer about the role of the U.S. in foreign policy issues and the value of bipartisanship.

Podcast Episode by Suzanne Spaulding — January 26, 2022

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

The 2022 Defense and Security Outlook

Strategic challenges from Russia and China, the one-year anniversary of January 6, and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic set the stage for the defense and security outlook of 2022. 

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

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022: Same Challenges Ahead?

Host Suzanne Spaulding spoke with CSIS experts on security and foreign policy challenges the world faced in 2021, from the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccines to the fall of Kabul, as well as what to expect in the upcoming year.

Podcast Episode by Suzanne Spaulding , Katherine E. Bliss , and ​Marti Flacks — December 15, 2021

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Beverly’s Farewell

Beverly Kirk says farewell to the Smart Women, Smart Power podcast as she departs CSIS in December after five years as the podcast's host.

Podcast Episode — December 8, 2021

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Innovation, Leadership, and Diversity in the Military

In the ninth episode of our new Women in the Military series, host Beverly Kirk spoke with U.S. Air Force Colonel Jenise Carroll who is currently the Commander of the 75th Air Base Wing.

Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — December 1, 2021

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

The Rules-Based Order & Global Stability

In the eighth episode of our new Women in the Military series, host Beverly Kirk spoke with U.S. Army Reserves Major Asha Castleberry-Hernandez who is currently a senior advisor in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs at the State Department. 

Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — November 17, 2021

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Reimagining America with LtCol (ret.) Amy McGrath

In the seventh episode of our new Women in the Military series, host Beverly Kirk spoke with retired U.S. Marine Corps LtCol Amy McGrath, who has dedicated her life to public service, from the battlefield to running for public office. 

Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — November 3, 2021

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Breaking Barriers, Repairing Retention

Host Beverly Kirk spoke with two of CSIS’s Military Fellows about breaking barriers and the need for reform to retain more women service members.

Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk , Danielle Ngo , and Michelle Macander — October 20, 2021

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Work Smarter: The Power of Remote Work

Host Beverly Kirk spoke with Lauren G. Weiner and Donna S. Huneycutt, the founders of WWC Global about how a remote workforce can be successful and why it’s an important option for those who serve.

Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — September 30, 2021

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