'What's so terrible about rape?' and other attitudes at the United Nations
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The author criticizes the United Nations' attitudes towards women's issues, claiming that it is male-dominated and out-dated. Issue of particular concern for the author is the treatment of refugee and displaced women in camps run by the UN, where she claims rape is a regular occurrence and not treated seriously.
Publication Name: SAIS Review
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0036-0775
Year: 2000
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Intermediate claims: new challenges to self-determination doctrine in Yugoslavia
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This article discusses the ethnic problems facing Yugoslavia and the efforts of foreign diplomats to negotiate peace in the region of Vojvodina. The author discusses the background of the region, its democratic, historical and constitutional bases for claims to autonomy, and possible foreign policy solutions.
Publication Name: SAIS Review
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0036-0775
Year: 2000
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A women's place is at the peace table
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The author asserts that women should play a more significant role in international peace talks, since, she asserts, they have a different pewrspective of power. Issues include gender equality, women in leadership positions and foreign policy.
Publication Name: SAIS Review
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0036-0775
Year: 2000
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