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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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

A Conversation with the Honorable Michèle Flournoy

Suzanne was joined by the Honorable Michèle Flournoy for a conversation on gender equality and sustainability challenges.

Podcast Episode by Suzanne Spaulding — March 10, 2022

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

The Life of a Diplomat

In the first episode of our Women’s History Month SWSP x Girl Security series, Suzanne Spaulding is joined by Girl Security scholar Rachel Rochford and retired career diplomat Ambassador Laura Kennedy.

Podcast Episode by Suzanne Spaulding — March 2, 2022

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

The Gravity of Cybersecurity

We spoke with Zinet Kemal and Jules Okafor about their experiences in the cyber security field. 

Podcast Episode by Suzanne Spaulding — February 23, 2022

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

China’s Recent Headlines

Suzanne Spaulding spoke with Dr. Bonny Lin about China related headlines in more depth.

Podcast Episode by Suzanne Spaulding and Bonny Lin — February 10, 2022

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

The Power of Bipartisanship

Suzanne Spaulding spoke with Liz Schrayer about the role of the U.S. in foreign policy issues and the value of bipartisanship.

Podcast Episode by Suzanne Spaulding — January 26, 2022

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

The 2022 Defense and Security Outlook

Strategic challenges from Russia and China, the one-year anniversary of January 6, and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic set the stage for the defense and security outlook of 2022. 

Podcast Episode by Christine Brazeau Rose Butchart Catrina Doxsee Devi Nair Suzanne Spaulding and Makena Young — January 13, 2022

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power
Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022: Same Challenges Ahead?

Host Suzanne Spaulding spoke with CSIS experts on security and foreign policy challenges the world faced in 2021, from the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccines to the fall of Kabul, as well as what to expect in the upcoming year.

Podcast Episode by Suzanne Spaulding Katherine E. Bliss and ​Marti Flacks — December 15, 2021

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Beverly’s Farewell

Beverly Kirk says farewell to the Smart Women, Smart Power podcast as she departs CSIS in December after five years as the podcast's host.

Podcast Episode — December 8, 2021

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Innovation, Leadership, and Diversity in the Military

In the ninth episode of our new Women in the Military series, host Beverly Kirk spoke with U.S. Air Force Colonel Jenise Carroll who is currently the Commander of the 75th Air Base Wing.

Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — December 1, 2021

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

The Rules-Based Order & Global Stability

In the eighth episode of our new Women in the Military series, host Beverly Kirk spoke with U.S. Army Reserves Major Asha Castleberry-Hernandez who is currently a senior advisor in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs at the State Department. 

Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — November 17, 2021

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