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 Evolution and Future of War in Air and Space
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — September 8, 2021

A Mission to Mars: A Conversation with Her Excellency Sarah Al Amiri
Podcast Episode by Nina Easton — September 1, 2021

Diplomatic Lessons of the Cold War
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — August 30, 2021

Belonging, Inclusion, Battles Still Not Won
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — August 25, 2021

Afghanistan: Bullets, Backlash, Blame Games, Women & Girls
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk and Emily Harding — August 20, 2021

Future Strategy Forum: Technology in a Changing IR Landscape
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — August 13, 2021

U.S. National Security Policy in the Indo-Pacific: A Conversation with Senator Duckworth
Podcast Episode by Nina Easton and Beverly Kirk — August 11, 2021

Future Strategy Forum: Emerging Technologies and Nuclear Weapons
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — July 29, 2021

Hypersonic Renaissance
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — July 14, 2021

Future Strategy Forum: Emerging Technologies and Statecraft
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk and Suzanne Spaulding — June 30, 2021
