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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Whole of Society Resilience Lessons from Russia-Ukraine | Conflict in Focus
Transcript — April 17, 2025

Why the Women, Peace, and Security Act Strengthens U.S. Defense Strategy
Critical Questions by Kathleen McInnis — February 11, 2025

Women: Mission Essential Personnel
Commentary by Kathleen McInnis — November 18, 2024

Countering China and Russia: The Hidden Advantages of Women, Peace, and Security
Brief by Kathleen McInnis, Benjamin Jensen, Audrey Aldisert, and Alexis Day — November 14, 2024
Past Events

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Trust the Work, Trust Yourself

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Whole of Society Resilience Lessons from Russia-Ukraine | Conflict in Focus

Disability Inclusion in Foreign Policy with Special Advisor Sara Minkara

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To Infinity and Beyond: OpenAI to the New Space Race

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Countering China and Russia: The Hidden Advantages of Women, Peace, and Security

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Smart Women, Smart Power @ 10

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Pentagon Priorities Amid Polycrises with Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks

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Driving Impact Live: From Peace Corps Volunteer To Director
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Quality Education for Security and Economic Growth
Event — April 17, 2024
The Political Pressure Behind Scotland on the Ballot
Event — April 10, 2024
The Political Pressure Behind Scotland on the Ballot
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — April 10, 2024

Building Trust in Nuclear Diplomacy
Event — April 3, 2024
Building Trust in Nuclear Diplomacy
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis and M. Elaine Bunn — April 3, 2024

In a World of Inequalities, Does Democracy Matter?
Event — March 27, 2024
In a World of Inequalities, Does Democracy Matter?
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — March 27, 2024

Living the Global Water Crisis: How the World Experiences Water Insecurity
Report — March 22, 2024
Project Hope: Improving Maternal Health in Sierra Leone
Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — March 21, 2024

Project Hope: Improving Maternal Health in Sierra Leone
Transcript — March 21, 2024