Event: The Bomber Behind the Veil
By Farhana Ali
I will give a lecture on Thursday, March 20, at 6:30 pm ET at the International Spy Museum in Washington, titled, "The Bomber Behind the Veil: Muslim Women and Violent Jihad." Unlike other talks I've given on female suicide bombers in the Muslim world, this presentation will include data and findings from Iraq. Female suicide bombers in Iraq are now raising awareness and attention from domestic and international audiences (see my February 17 post). Today's front page of The Washington Times gives attention to the female bomber trend in Iraq, and there will be likely increased reporting as women continue to display their anguish through their actions. What these women hope to achieve by strapping on the bomb is a question I have been trying to answer since I began my research nearly ten years ago. To learn more about the Iraqi female bomber and other women's participation across different conflicts, join me tonight as I discuss the shelf-life of the mujahidaat. For more information, contact the Spy Museum at 202.EYE.SPY.U
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