Events

HON Kathleen H. Hicks, Deputy Secretary of Defense, will join Smart Women, Smart Power to discuss her approach to the world’s simultaneous challenges, including the Russia-Ukraine crisis and China, and more.

Have you ever wondered how Washington’s most influential policy leaders got their start? Join the Diversity and Leadership in International Affairs Project and explore Washington's most prominent policy trailblazers' exhilarating personal and professional journeys.

Have you ever wondered how Washington’s most influential policy leaders got their start? Join the Diversity and Leadership in International Affairs Project and explore Washington's most prominent policy trailblazers' exhilarating personal and professional journeys.

Funmi Oludaiye, Managing Director (Global Head of Engineering), at Goldman Sachs, discusses how she advanced her career in STEM through hard work, mentorship, and relationship building.

Mellody Hobson joins Smart Women, Smart Power for a discussion on how she strives to close the racial wealth gap and create a better public understanding of financial literacy.

Irene Fellin, NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security, joins Dr. Kathleen McInnis to discuss what’s on her mind as NATO celebrates its 75th year and heads in to the Washington Summit.

A discussion on the deteriorating conditions in Haiti and humanitarian access challenges - particularly of reaching and being able to respond to the needs of women and girls in Haiti.

African youth advocates and activists are focused on several priorities around economic, gender and political justice. However, leaders and governance structures don’t always make it easy for young people to chart a way as agents of change.

Join the Global Health Policy Center and the Diversity and Leadership in International Affairs Project for a conversation with the Gender Policy Council's Deputy Director Rachel Vogelstein for a conversation on U.S. gender policy. 

Join the CSIS Global Food and Water Security Program for a discussion on gender equality in rural agriculture during the ongoing climate crisis. The discussion will feature representatives from FAO, USAID, U.S. Department of State, and USDA.