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.

Photo: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jacob Bradford

Photo: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jacob Bradford

Why the Women, Peace, and Security Act Strengthens U.S. Defense Strategy

The Women, Peace, and Security Act programs implemented by the Department of Defense already comport with Trump administration policy. Put simply, WPS provides the DOD with a toolkit to make the joint force more tactically effective and strategically capable.

Critical Questions by Kathleen McInnis — February 11, 2025

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Pentagon Perspectives: Managing from Within

Beth McGrath, Deloitte’s Global Industry Leader for Government and Public Services (GPS), joins for a conversation at the 2023 Halifax International Security Forum.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — January 3, 2024

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Breaking the “Brass” Ceiling

Heidi Grant, Vice President of Global Growth and Engagement for Boeing Defense, Space, and Security, joins SWSP.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — December 14, 2023

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Leftover Women: The Resurgence of Gender Inequality in China

The Freeman Chair in China Studies is pleased to host a roundtable with journalist and author Leta Hong Fincher, Chinese feminist and activist Churan Zheng, and historian Emily Whalen, to discuss the 10-year anniversary of Leftover Women - The resurgence of Gender Inequality in China. 

Event — December 8, 2023

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Understanding the Woman Voter

Ashley O’Connor, Managing Partner at Strategic Partners & Media, joins for a conversation on the evolution of political campaigning and advertising.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — November 29, 2023

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Climate Change: A Threat Multiplier

Host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Sherri Goodman, a former senior defense official, for a discussion on her early work in climate security, and how climate change is impacting the national security landscape.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — November 15, 2023

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China's Demographic Challenges

Please join the Interpret: China project and a group of experts for a discussion of China's current demographic challenges and proposed solutions to these issues.

Event — November 8, 2023

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

A Moldovan Minute

Natalia Gavrilița, former Prime Minister of Moldova (2021-2023), joins for a conversation on her leadership of Moldova during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and more. 

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — November 7, 2023

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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

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Your Reputation Precedes You

Host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Mackenzie Eaglen, Senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), for a thoughtful conversation on the power of your reputation and credibility in Washington, DC.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — November 1, 2023

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Let's Talk About Gender

Susan Markham, Director of the Peace With Women Fellowship program joins Kathleen at the Halifax International Security Forum (HFX) for a conversation about the role of gender in foreign policy, including her experience implementing gender policy at USAID.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — October 25, 2023

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