Does the recent election of female heads of state in Chile, Liberia and elsewhere represent a large-scale shift in the political landscape? Or is this a short-lived phenomenon? How can the international community consolidate and advance this trend?

What is the impact of women’s leadership in high-level, official positions on both the process and outcomes of policymaking?

Are there skills that women lack that keep them from succeeding in politics? If yes, what are the skills that women lack?