This book examines NATO's engagement with gender issues through its military structures. Drawing on newly declassified NATO documents, this volume provides the

Numerous states have passed gender integration legislation permanently admitting women into their military forces. As a result, states have dramatically increas

Women and Gender Perspectives in the Military compares the integration of women, gender perspectives, and the women, peace, and security agenda into the armed f

The gender-differentiated and more severe impacts of armed conflict upon women and girls are well recognised by the international community, as demonstrated by

Women can make a unique and valuable contribution to countering terrorism and violent extremism. Their participation in the wider fight against terrorism and vi