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How Sex Came to Matter in U.S. Foreign Policy
The United States has made empowering women and girls a cornerstone of our foreign policy, because women’s equality is not just a moral issue, it’s not just a humanitarian issue, it is not just a fairness issue; it is a security issue. It is a prosperity issue and it is a peace issue.
Hillary Clinton
This week, our featured book is The Hillary Doctrine: Sex and American Foreign Policy, by Valerie M. Hudson and Patricia Leidl. Today, we are happy to present you with an inspiring excerpt from the book. Remember to enter our drawing for a chance to win a free copy of the book.
