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Redefining Roles: How Russia’s War is Transforming Ukrainian Women’s Place in Society

Russia’s ongoing war presents an opportunity to advance women’s position in Ukraine toward European standards and the goal of EU accession, as women take on responsibilities in support of the war effort that challenge traditional expectations and societal norms. 

Blog Post by Liliana Tomko — August 15, 2025

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Left to Shoulder the Worries of AI

 An audio version of “Left to Shoulder the Worries of AI,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Jose M. Macias III, Audrey Aldisert, and Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs

Podcast Episode by Jose M. Macias III, Audrey Aldisert, and Benjamin Jensen — June 3, 2024

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The Murky World of Deepfakes

In her aptly named scientific study, “As Good as A Coin Toss,” Horizon Fellow Di Cooke joins Dr. Kathleen McInnis to walk through the murky world of deepfakes and the countermeasures that should be prioritized to mitigate the dangers posed by weaponized synthetic media.

Event — May 15, 2024

Lessons from Myanmar

What does it actually mean when we say, “democracy is on the line?” Nisha Anand, the CEO of Dream.org, would know – she was arrested for passing out pro-democracy leaflets in Myanmar in 1998 - a story she discusses on this episode of Smart Women, Smart Power.

Event — May 1, 2024

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Lessons from Myanmar

In 1998, in Myanmar, Nisha Anand was arrested for passing out pro-democracy leaflets. Now, she joins us in unpacking the state of democracy today and what we can learn from Myanmar and other places.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — May 1, 2024

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The Bonds of Marriage between Syria and Iraq

Josh Phillips discusses the increasing number of Syrian women marrying Iraqi militia fighters leading to exploitation and abuse. Read more about why these marriages take place and the impact of gender-based discrimination and economic insecurity on women's lives.

Blog Post by Josh Phillips — May 1, 2024

Quality Education for Security and Economic Growth

The CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development is hosting an event to launch our report, "Investing in Quality Education for Development, Peace, and Stability," that analyzes the role that education plays as an enabler for national security and the stability of countries.

Event — April 17, 2024

The Political Pressure Behind Scotland on the Ballot

Dame Louise Richardson, the president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York discusses freedom of speech, political pressure, leadership in academia, and the challenges of navigating complex debates and crises with host Dr. Kathleen McInnis.

Event — April 10, 2024

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

The Political Pressure Behind Scotland on the Ballot

Dame Louise Richardson, the president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, discusses freedom of speech, political pressure, leadership in academia, and the challenges of navigating complex debates and crises with host Dr. Kathleen McInnis.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — April 10, 2024

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power