Smart Women, Smart Power

Israeli opposition leader Tzipi Livni outlines the dangers of boycotts and Europe’s rising anti-Semitism.

Melinda Gates of the Gates Foundation opens up to Nina Easton about philanthropy, her life, and her passion for improving the lives of women and girls globally.

Former and first-ever State Dept. Special Representative to Muslim Communities Farah Pandith tells Nina Easton why she thinks extremist groups like ISIS/ISIL will eventually lose the battle they’re waging.

Nina Easton talks to CSIS Asia experts Bonnie Glaser and Dr. Mira Rapp Hooper about the geopolitics of disputed land claims and China’s building spree in the region.

Afghanistan First Lady Rula Ghani discusses her country’s future, Islam, Afghan women, and calls on Afghan expats to come home and help rebuild the nation.

Former USTR, Ambassador Susan Schwab talks to host Nina Easton about TTIP, TPP, and the President’s push for trade promotion authority to get deals done with Europe and Asia.

CSIS Africa Program Director Jennifer Cooke talks to Nina Easton about the rise of Boko Haram, the kidnapped girls and the Nigerian government’s failure to rescue them, and the implications of the upcoming presidential election.

The drop in oil prices is hurting Russia’s economy.  CSIS energy expert Sarah Ladislaw and human rights expert Dr. Sarah Mendelson discuss the impact on Putin’s interactions with the West as well as the overall global energy outlook.

Amb. Samantha Power talks Russia, Ukraine, genocide and other global conflicts with Fortune’s Nina Easton to launch the Smart Women, Smart Power live event series.