D360’s Represent series features essays from CSIS and external authors discussing issues at the intersection of national security and diversity, inclusion, and representation.
In this article for the Represent series, Stevan Molinar, a former U.S. Army Infantry Officer, highlights the deep history and interconnectedness of the U.S. education system and military and argues why affirmative action is necessary for the diversity and success of the U.S. military.
It’s your responsibility to appreciate and celebrate the diversity of your coworkers, Hadeil Ali writes.
Amulya Panakam describes her experience facing misinformation in the state of Georgia and steps that governments at the national and state levels can take to combat, primarily through media literacy education.
In her piece for Represent, Sama Kubba, sheds light on her perspective as an Iraqi-American and views on patriotism and what it means to be an American today.
In her piece for Represent, Aimee Yan, addresses the effects of Covid-19 on the Asian American community and offers policy solutions and changes to strengthen America and invest in Asian Americans.
Razel Suansing describes the impact of U.S. counterterrorism efforts in the Philippines and steps the United States government can take to improve its efforts.
In this article for the Represent series, Abigail Golden-Vazquez writes about how impactful representation is for the Foreign Service and diplomacy writ large and provides solutions and policy improvements that will improve leadership, recruitment, and retention.
The editorial board of Represent reflects on the one year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder.
In her piece for the Represent series, Hadeil Ali explores the structural racism and discrimination against Muslims in France, and how French leaders must reexamine the Republican values rhetoric to create a community of belonging.
Simone Williams reflects on the intersection of racism and national security, and the need to invest time, funding, and intention to fully achieve equality and inclusion in the national security community.