Kathleen J. McInnis

At-a-Glance

Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department of the Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Adjunct Professor at the Maxwell School, Syracuse University
Published author
Shapes defense policies for the U.S. and NATO allies
Focuses on leveraging gender-related insights and Women, Peace, and Security initiatives to strengthen democracies
Addresses U.S. global basing and posture, alliance dynamics, nuclear strategy, military coalitions, political and hybrid warfare, and counterinsurgency in Afghanistan

Biography

Kathleen J. McInnis, Ph.D.

, is a recognized expert in international security and strategy, known for connecting diverse ideas to discover innovative solutions. She has successfully shaped defense policies for the U.S.

and NATO allies while fostering inclusive communities. Dr. McInnis serves as a Senior Fellow in the Defense and Security Department of the Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).