x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Smart Women, Smart Power

CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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

government & organizations non-profit

All Episodes

51:06

A Conversation with GEN Laura Richardson on Security...

Smart Women, Smart Power ·

2023/08/09

On August 4th, General Laura J. Richardson, U.S. Army, 32nd Commander of the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) sat down with Dr. Kathleen McInnis, Director of the CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative, and Kari Bingen, Director of the CSIS Aerospace Security Project for a discussion on her priorities within the SOUTHCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR), which includes parts of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Additionally, General Richardson discussed how SOUTHCOM is approaching

en-us

0:20

We’re on a Summer Break!

Smart Women, Smart Power ·

2023/07/05

The Smart Women, Smart Power podcast is taking a summer break to refresh and recharge. We’ll be back soon!

en-us

30:22

The Pentagon Puzzle

Smart Women, Smart Power ·

2023/06/28

Host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Kari Bingen, director of the Aerospace Security Project and a senior fellow in the International Security Program at CSIS. The pair discussed the Pentagon’s organizational design in an era of rapidly developing and complex threats.

en-us

33:10

Academia vs. the Policy World

Smart Women, Smart Power ·

2023/06/21

Dr. Kathleen McInnis spoke with Dr. Heather Williams, director of the Project on Nuclear Issues and a senior fellow in the International Security Program at CSIS. Together they discussed their decision to leave the academic world for the policy world. Plus, they discussed what's going on in the nuclear space!

en-us

23:33

“Employee No.1” in Homeland Security

Smart Women, Smart Power ·

2023/06/14

Host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Ashley Davis, founding Partner of West Front Strategies LLC and former Special Assistant to the Director of Homeland Security. The pair discussed Ashley’s experience in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, including her role in the creation of the Department of Homeland Security.

en-us

26:29

How to Strike a Deal

Smart Women, Smart Power ·

2023/06/07

Host Kathleen McInnis spoke with Judith Batty, former Senior Counsel at ExxonMobil and interim CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA. She discussed her dynamic career as a deal lawyer, from navigating the corporate world to serving as the first Black woman leader of Girl Scouts of the USA.

en-us

30:22

The Hollywood Episode

Smart Women, Smart Power ·

2023/05/31

Host Kathleen McInnis sat down with writer and producer Chris Levinson for a candid conversation on the relationship between Hollywood and Washington D.C.

en-us

31:39

Why Male Allies Matter

Smart Women, Smart Power ·

2023/05/24

We are doing something a little different on the podcast today – we are joined by our first-ever male guest! Host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Ambassador Donald Steinberg, the former U.S. Ambassador to Angola, among countless other roles. Ambassador Steinberg discussed his role in the 1994 Angola Peace Accords and how the decision to exclude women ultimately led to the failure of the peace process.Additionally, Ambassador Steinberg discussed Mobilizing Men as Partners for Women, Peace, and

en-us

22:22

Crunching the Numbers: Mathematician to CEO

Smart Women, Smart Power ·

2023/05/17

Host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Mollie Breen, CEO and Co-Founder of Perygee, for a discussion on how her STEM background has influenced her leadership style. Additionally, the pair discussed her former roles in creating and leading teams to strengthen military strategy and critical infrastructure at the National Security Agency and Pentagon.

en-us

10:34

Mental Resilience: Deploying Tech for Navy SEALS

Smart Women, Smart Power ·

2023/05/10

Host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Shannon Clark, Senior Vice President, Federal, R+D at Palantir Technologies, at the Reagan National Defense Forum. Shannon discussed her role in deploying technology to help navigate mental resilience for U.S. Navy SEALS.

en-us

20:18

The Establishment of the U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council

Smart Women, Smart Power ·

2023/05/03

On this episode, host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Ambassador Paula J. Dobriansky, the former Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs, at the Reagan National Defense Forum. Ambassador Dobrianksy discussed the establishment of the U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council during the George W. Bush administration.

en-us

24:14

On the Ground in Iraq

Smart Women, Smart Power ·

2023/04/26

Host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Kristi Rogers, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Principal to Principal, for a conversation on her time working on the ground in Iraq from 2003 to 2004. Additionally, they discuss her experience in problem-solving and crisis communications.

en-us

27:00

A Practical Approach to Migration

Smart Women, Smart Power ·

2023/04/19

Host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Amy E. Pope, U.S. Candidate for Director General at the International Organization for Migration (IOM), for a powerful conversation on her approach to migration, and her decision to run for IOM Director General.

en-us

19:19

The Only Woman on the Abraham Accords Team

Smart Women, Smart Power ·

2023/04/12

On this episode, host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Morgan Ortagus, the former spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, at the Reagan National Defense Forum. Morgan walked us through her role in the historic Abraham Accords, and more!

en-us

30:54

A Conversation with Admiral Linda L. Fagan, 27th...

Smart Women, Smart Power ·

2023/04/05

On April 4, Admiral Linda L. Fagan, the 27th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, joined Kathleen McInnis for a Smart Women, Smart Power speaker series event. The pair discussed the U.S. Coast Guard’s growing presence beyond America’s immediate maritime borders, including in the Indo-Pacific and the Arctic. Additionally, the pair discussed Admiral Fagan’s approach to leadership, recruitment, and retention within the force.

en-us

34:09

A Conversation with Gayle E. Smith on Global Health...

Smart Women, Smart Power ·

2023/03/29

On March 22, Gayle E. Smith, the CEO of the ONE Campaign, joined Kathleen McInnis for a Smart Women, Smart Power speaker series event. The pair discussed Gayle’s role in leading the U.S. effort to end the global Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, they discussed her priorities at the ONE Campaign, including her take on hard and soft power and how it interrelates with gender.

en-us

31:46

Nerding Out on NATO

Smart Women, Smart Power ·

2023/03/22

Host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Dr. Benedetta Berti, Head of Policy Planning in the Office of the Secretary General at NATO, for an insightful conversation on her role in adopting NATO’s first Climate Change and Security Agenda. In addition, the pair discussed the incorporation of human security, the protection of civilians, and gender within NATO’s 2022 Strategic Concept.

en-us

31:43

Inflection Points: Denmark's Response to the War in...

Smart Women, Smart Power ·

2023/03/15

Host Kathleen McInnis sat down with the Ambassador of Denmark to the United States, Christina Markus Lassen, on her extensive career in the Danish Foreign Service and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Additionally, the conversation includes a deep dive into Danish’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

en-us

28:47

Rethinking Humanitarian Aid with Michelle Nunn,...

Smart Women, Smart Power ·

2023/03/08

On March 6, Michelle Nunn, President and CEO of CARE USA, joined Kathleen McInnis for a Smart Women, Smart Power speaker series event. The pair discussed how CARE USA has worked to rally the global community to respond to recent humanitarian crises holistically, from the Ukrainian refugee crisis, Covid-19, and the recent deadly earthquakes in Syria and Turkey, to the growing hunger crisis around the world.

en-us

31:40

A Conversation with HON Christine E. Wormuth, 25th...

Smart Women, Smart Power ·

2023/03/02

On March 1, the 25th U.S. Secretary of the Army, HON Christine E. Wormuth, sat down with CSIS Senior Adviser and Director of the Defending Democratic Institutions Project, Suzanne Spaulding, for a Smart Women, Smart Power speaker series event. The pair discussed the priorities of the United States Army as the institution prepares for this era of geopolitical uncertainty, as well as Secretary Wormuth’s approach to leading the largest branch of the United States military.

en-us

229 results

Similar Podcasts

The Michigan DNR"s Wildtalk Podcast

Michigan Department of Natural...

Bilbo Hiria irratia

Mises Institute

Jua Haki Zako

RFI Kiswahili

Finding Arizona Podcast

Jose Acevedo