Tag: Race

The editorial board of Represent reflects on the one year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder.

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.

We are deeply grieved and appalled by the March 16 shootings in Atlanta, GA that took the lives of eight women and men, including six Asian-Americans, from their families, friends, and community.

Like other Americans, we were appalled by the seditious attack on the Capitol last Wednesday. We watched as the mob’s disregard for the Constitution and democracy threatened the safety of elected government servants, congressional staff, and law enforcement officers. At least five people have died as a consequence of these actions. But the sickening element…

In Part II of a two-part article for the series, Tony Johnson offers ideas to address structural racism and bias in America’s national security workforce.

Terrell Jermaine Starr provides historical examples of Russia exploiting pre-existing racial tensions in the United States and argues that America will continue to be vulnerable until it course-corrects from its racist past and present.

In her piece for the “Represent” series, Beverly Kirk addresses how Russian influence exploited America’s racial divide, and while media literacy can help combat influence campaigns racism will continue to be a vulnerability until it is addressed.

Dr. Naazneen H. Barma outlines how the national security academic pipeline leaks diversity at every step of the way, and what steps it can take to prevent the problem and promote more inclusion, equity, and representation.

In Part I of a two-part article for the “Represent” series, Tony Johnson addresses the threat structural racism poses to U.S. foreign policy and national security and the “supply and demand” aspects of this problem.

As part of its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the CSIS International Security Program introduces “Represent,” an ongoing essay series where some of the most thoughtful and talented professionals in national security share their stories and provide their recommendations to improve America’s national security.