Gender and Equity
Past Event Video

Baroness Catherine Ashton joined the Council for a discussion on 21st century diplomacy and how it can address the many challenges the world faces today.

Senator Tammy Duckworth spoke with Elizabeth Shackelford on Indo-Pacific security and economic relationships, her priorities in Congress related to the region, and America’s role in the world.

Dina Smeltz joined the Carnegie Corporation to discuss the Council’s latest polling on nuclear issues and what more can be done to engage the next generation.



Women, Equity, and Global Development Forum
The Council's Women, Equity, and Global Development Forum engages and convenes diverse global perspectives and advocates for inclusive, sustainable, and equitable global development practices.

Emily Sullivan examines the potential impact of women’s increased participation and decision-making in militaries and national security in Interdisciplinary Political Studies.

This working paper further explains the recent emergence of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) into international discourse and preventative strategies.

Investing in girls' education can put countries on the path to a more stable, prosperous future.
In the News

“As we celebrate the LGBTQ community here at home, let’s not forget the fight to protect them elsewhere continues,” writes Elizabeth Shackelford.

By overturning Roe v. Wade last week, Paul Poast argues that the Supreme Court is undermining America's international standing in World Politics Review.

Elizabeth Shackleford joins CSIS to look at her role in extending the United Nation’s patrol and protection of women against South Sudanese security forces.