With a civilian target, female bombers tend to be more successful and cause more damage.

When the bombers are women - and children, which I predict we'll see more of - the terrorists get more bang for their buck, because there's more media attention.

A lot of movements use women's involvement to shame men when recruitment is sagging.

Misuse of the Koran to provide legitimacy for violence is common, particularly in Europe, where terrorists tend not to be well-educated Muslims.

The issue of motherhood is no longer salient. In fact, the very first female bomber for Hamas posed in her last will and testament video with her two kids.

With a civilian target, female bombers tend to be more successful and cause more damage.

Women are secretaries of state and prime ministers - but people still don't expect women to be involved in violence.