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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What’s Next for US-China Relations? The View from Congress

The CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies welcomed Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi for a discussion on the United States' strategy on China, the government's top priorities, and how the country is preparing for the years ahead.

Transcript — November 7, 2023

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A Racial Equity Lens to U.S. Foreign Policy

Please join CSIS in commemorating SRREJ’s one-year anniversary on Friday June 30th to delve into the importance of racial equity in foreign policy and diplomacy. The program will conclude with a networking reception for in-person attendees.  

Transcript — June 30, 2023

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

The Pentagon Puzzle

Kari Bingen, director of the Aerospace Security Project and a senior fellow in the International Security Program at CSIS, discussed the Pentagon’s organizational design.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — June 28, 2023

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Academia vs. the Policy World

Dr. Heather Williams, director of the Project on Nuclear Issues and a senior fellow in the International Security Program at CSIS, joins to discuss leaving academia for policy.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — June 21, 2023

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

“Employee No.1” in Homeland Security

Ashley Davis, former Special Assistant to the Director of Homeland Security, discussed her experience in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, including her role in the creation of the Department of Homeland Security.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — June 14, 2023

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Latin American Women and Democracy: Perspectives of Activists in the Region

Join the Americas Program for a hybrid public event on the intersection between democracy and women's rights, the role of women in building democratic and equitable societies, and the systemic violence that they face. 

El Programa sobre las Americas lo invita a participar en un evento público en formato hibrido sobre la intersección entre la democracia y los derechos de las mujeres, el papel de las mujeres en la construcción de sociedades democráticas y equitativas, y la violencia sistémica que enfrentan.

Event — June 12, 2023

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

How to Strike a Deal

Judith Batty, former Senior Counsel at ExxonMobil and interim CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA, discusses her dynamic career.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — June 7, 2023

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POSTPONED: Navigating the Maritime Domain: A Conversation with Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Vice Chief of Naval Operations of the U.S. Navy

On Monday, June 5, 2023, Smart Women, Smart Power will host Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Vice Chief of Naval Operations of the U.S. Navy, for a virtual discussion on the U.S. Navy’s priorities as it upholds the international rules-based order and protects U.S. interests across the maritime domain, including in the Indo-Pacific and Europe.

Event — June 5, 2023

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The Hollywood Episode

Writer and producer, Chris Levinson, joins SWSP to discuss the relationship between Hollywood and Washington D.C.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — May 31, 2023

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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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Why Male Allies Matter

SWSP is joined by its first-ever male guest, Don Steinberg, to discuss his role as an ally for women in a multitude of spaces. 

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — May 24, 2023

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