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"Sexual assault has been an aspect of the U.S. military historically and is today widely recognized as a significant problem with far-reaching repercussions. How does sexual assault negatively impact not only the victims themselves but also the U.S. military's strength, readiness, and morale? This book answers these questions and documents the problems with reporting and prosecuting sexual assault complaints within our armed forces, examines the current policy and laws to identify what changes are needed, and analyzes recent efforts to prevent sexual assault. Author Rosemarie Skaine introduces the subject with a historical perspective that covers women, men, gays and lesbians, and non-military personnel as the subjects of sexual assault and provides readers with clear definitions of sexual harassment and sexual assault. The chapters explain how sexual assault negatively affects the military's performance as a whole, thereby serving to undermine national security; and covers preventative approaches and legislation intended to change the current military culture. The book also includes a bibliography, tables of key figures, and footnotes and endnotes that fully document the data presented."--Jacket

Suicide attacks in modern warfare have become more frequent and significant. In an increasing number of conflicts, suicide is or has been part of the strategy of one of the combatants in the conflict. Suicide warfare occurs in conflicts within a single country, in regional conflicts, and in conflicts that span across the globe. This book examines suicide in war from the perspective of culture, the military, and the individual as a weapon. Understanding these elements and how they interrelate within a conflict explains why some groups embrace suicide warfare and others refuse to

Suicide attacks in modern warfare have become more frequent and significant. In an increasing number of conflicts, suicide is or has been part of the strategy of one of the combatants in the conflict. Suicide warfare occurs in conflicts within a single country, in regional conflicts, and in conflicts that span across the globe. This book examines suicide in war from the perspective of culture, the military, and the individual as a weapon. Understanding these elements and how they interrelate within a conflict explains why some groups embrace suicide warfare and others refuse to.

"This book examines roles of women in Afghanistan as they deal with both change and tradition. It describes and analyzes the success of women in these new occupational and educational opportunities, evaluating how such successes have come about in a nation still struggling to overcome years of poverty, corruption, regional power struggles, and the overwhelming destruction of war"--Provided by publisher

The phenomenon of suicide bombing -- The female suicide bomber in society -- Female suicide bombers : freedom fighters or terrorists? -- Middle East conflicts in Lebanon and Turkey -- The conflict in Sri Lanka -- The Chechen-Russian conflict -- The Palestinian-Israeli conflict -- United States policies and new strategies -- Analysis