In "Sex and World Peace," Valerie Hudson and her co-authors embark on a groundbreaking journey, challenging long-standing assumptions within political and security discourse by highlighting the critical link between the treatment of women and global peace. This seminal work unveils the stark reality that the security of women is inextricably tied to the incidence of conflict and war, positing that nations where women are most at risk are also those most plagued by global unrest. Through meticulous research, detailed analyses, and the innovative use of color maps, the authors present compelling evidence to support their thesis, shedding light on the pervasive discrepancies between the protection laws for women and their actual enforcement, and how these disparities undermine state security. The narrative weaves together a tapestry of data, illustrating how micro-level gender violence echoes into macro-level state aggression, and vice versa. By examining the adverse effects of abnormal sex ratios, polygamy, and inequities in family law, "Sex and World Peace" exposes the gendered underpinnings of societal instability. Hudson and her team challenge conventional notions of democracy and security, arguing that the global clash of civilizations is deeply rooted in how genders are treated and represented across all strata of society. With a persuasive call for both top-down and bottom-up strategies to heal the wounds of violence against women and to rectify gender inequalities, the book advocates for an R2PW (responsibility to protect women) approach. This visionary work not only redefines the parameters of global security but also serves as a clarion call for urgent action to foster a more equitable and peaceful world.