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CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power is a speaker series on women in international business and global affairs. The biweekly podcast features leading women from the corporate, government, and national security worlds discussing top international issues.

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Latest Episodes

Dr. Kathleen McInnis joins Nina Easton, Co-CEO of SellersEaston Media and Co-Founder of Journey to Lead, for a thoughtful discussion reflecting on her time leading SWSP and shaping a research agenda that explores how the United States can apply fresh... more

When Jennifer Ewbank was chosen to lead the CIA’s digital innovation team, she quickly made the strategic decision to center its digital mission around countering China’s comprehensive national digital strategy — a threat widely underestimated at the... more

Iceland has no standing military—so how did Brynja Huld Óskarsdóttir, an Icelandic civilian, find herself working for NATO in Afghanistan and now holding a key role at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly? Host Kathleen McInnis sits down with Brynja to ex... more

Vannevar Labs at its core has a bold mission: bring the best technology American innovation can offer into close partnership with the U.S. government to equip public servants with the tools they need to keep the country safe. Host Dr. Kathleen McInni... more

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Recent Guests

Jennifer Ewbank
Former CIA official and leader of the digital innovation team.
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Episode: Inside the CIA: Confronting China’s Digital Strategy
Brynja Huld Óskarsdóttir
An Icelandic civilian and NATO civilian worker with a background in journalism and experience in defense and security.
NATO Parliamentary Assembly
Episode: An Icelandic Perspective Inside NATO
Erin Biggers
Vice President of Mission at Vannevar Labs, former U.S. Air Force officer
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Episode: Inside Modern Defense Tech
Oleksandra Matviichuk
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and leading Ukrainian human rights defender
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Episode: Putin's Next Soldiers: Ukrainian Children
Gargee Ghosh
Leader of the Global Policy & Advocacy Division of the Gates Foundation
Gates Foundation
Episode: Trust the Work, Trust Yourself
Iryna Nykorak
Minister of Parliament in Ukraine and CEO and President of ArmWomenNow, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing NATO standard equipment and uniforms to women in the Ukrainian military
ArmWomenNow
Episode: Whole of Society Resilience Lessons from Russia-Ukraine
Pavlina Pavlova
Cybercrime expert and hashtag Share the Mic in Cyber Fellow
New America Foundation and UN Office of Drugs and Crime
Episode: The Weaponization of Data
Ashley Pilipiszyn
An applied scientist turned entrepreneur.
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Nina Jankowicz
Disinformation expert and founder of the American Sunlight Project
Episode: Beyond the Spin: Truth, Media, and Democracy

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Dr. Kathleen McInnis
Director of the Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies

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#235
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#98
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Italy/Government
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#16
South Korea/Government
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#34
Belgium/Government
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#58
Ukraine/Government
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#77
Indonesia/Government
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#78
Netherlands/Government
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#136
Mexico/Government
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#208
Japan/Government
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#218
Poland/Government
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#219
Austria/Government
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#238
Ireland/Government

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A Fresh Perspective on National Security Policy
Q: What's the importance of having women in the military?
Kathleen explained that having women in leadership roles is essential for meeting recruitment and retention goals within national forces.
A Fresh Perspective on National Security Policy
Q: When you first stepped into this role in 2022, how did you see the landscape of gender and national security?
Kathleen reflected that gender was often overlooked in national security discussions and emphasized the importance of acknowledging its impact.
Inside the CIA: Confronting China’s Digital Strategy
Q: Do you think that your gender has had any influence on how you've approached this issue?
Yes, being a woman shaped my leadership style and how I connected with others.
Inside the CIA: Confronting China’s Digital Strategy
Q: How do you define power?
Power is the ability to influence outcomes and leverage authority effectively.
An Icelandic Perspective Inside NATO
Q: Do you think that your gender as a woman has had an impact on how you've approached the decisions that you take?
Yes, my gender influences my perspective and the way I evaluate situations because it shapes my experiences in a male-dominated environment.

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The series focuses on the pivotal roles women occupy within the spheres of international business, government, and national security. By featuring influential female leaders, listeners can gain insights into pressing global issues ranging from national security and election integrity to advancements in cyber technologies and humanitarian efforts. The discussions are known for their depth, emphasizing the nuances of leadership and collaboration, particularly in contexts traditionally dominated by men. Unique elements include a strong advocacy for gender equality and women's representation across various sectors, providing a rich platform for listeners interested in the intersection of gender and global affairs.

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3. Erin Biggers
4. Oleksandra Matviichuk
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