If women are integral to all phases of conflict, then why do they continue to face significant challenges and constraints when it comes to empowerment and increased responsibilities in U.S. national security? History has shown that women have crucial roles to play not just in conflict prevention and resolution but also in other aspects of war.
How can the United States best leverage its female civilian and military personnel to maintain its competitive advantage in an era of strategic competition with China? What bureaucratic and legislative changes need to be made? How can women’s role(s) in peace and security be expanded and further institutionalized? Please join the Middle East Institute for an expert panel to discuss these questions and more.
Speakers:
Katie Crombe
Non-resident Scholar, Defense and Security Program, MEI
Melissa Horvath
Non-resident Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Program, MEI
Erin Moffit
Non-resident Scholar, Defense and Security Program, MEI
Bilal Y. Saab, moderator
Senior Fellow and Founding Director of the Defense and Security Program, MEI
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