The Pill vs. the Sword: Additional Considerations; Comment on “The Pill Is Mightier Than the Sword”

Abstract

In this paper, I present additional information for policy-makers and researchers to consider in response to the view proposed by Potts et al that “the pill is mightier than the sword.” I identify states with both high rates of terrorism and a youth bulge and discuss correlates of both these societal characteristics. The research examined supports the view that factors other than access to family planning are more important in facilitating terrorism.

Keywords

• Terrorism
• Family Planning
• Gender Inequality
• Security