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

Tackling Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — June 16, 2021

Investing in Good with Jean Case, CEO of the Case Impact Network
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — June 2, 2021

Future Strategy Forum: Emerging Technologies and Warfighting
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — May 26, 2021

Future Strategy Forum: Opening Remarks with Anne Neuberger
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — May 25, 2021

Europe’s Post-Brexit Financial System
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — May 12, 2021

Gender Equality and Sustainability in Panama with Foreign Minister Erika Mouynes
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk , Nina Easton , and Daniel F. Runde — May 5, 2021

Space as a Warfighting Domain
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk and Kaitlyn Johnson — April 21, 2021

Cyberattacks in the Time of Remote Work
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — April 7, 2021

Worst-Case Scenarios: 9/11 to Covid-19
Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — March 24, 2021
