Citation

Davis J. Stud. Conflict Terrorism 2013; 36(4): 279-291.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/1057610X.2013.763598

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Female suicide bombers are increasingly seen in conflicts throughout the world; in recent years, they have become much more prevalent in religious-fundamentalist conflict. Specifically, global jihadist groups are increasingly incorporating female suicide bombers into their operations, a significant ideological and operational shift for most of these groups. Jihadist groups are using women to fill a recruiting void, to achieve tactical surprise, and for strategic purposes. Female suicide bombers are likely to emerge in jihadist conflicts throughout the world, from Nigeria to Pakistan and beyond. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

Language: en