Arindam Pal’s Post

I write for Centre For Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) on Women's Role in Russia -Ukraine War: An Assessment. Excerpts: The Russia-Ukraine war echoes a new transformation, breaking the gender inequality and persistent cultural barriers embedded in Ukrainian society for years. Ukrainian women feel empowered since they can find a platform to confront the long-held stereotypes about their role in the post-Soviet era. https://lnkd.in/gvUZyn68

Did you know that nearly 1 in 5 Regular Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel reported that they continue to experience sexualized or discriminatory behaviours within military workplaces since 2022? To learn more, read Drs. McCristall and Baggaley’s article, The progressions of a gendered military: A theoretical examination of gender inequality in the Canadian military republished in the JMVFH special 10th anniversary special edition. Learn how research in this area contributes to more equitable and inclusive work environments in the CAF: https://lnkd.in/gX7YVzie and https://lnkd.in/gxzK-Fx5

June 12th marks the anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act in 1948. This law enabled women to serve as permanent, regular members in all branches of the armed forces. Today we recognize the accomplishments of women veterans who paved the way for future generations of heroes. Learn more about the history of women in the military ➡ https://lnkd.in/g8Qe9H7c #WomenVeteransDay 

Transgender people are nearly twice as likely to serve in the U.S. military than the general U.S. population. In 2014, it was estimated that 15,500 transgender individuals were currently serving in the U.S. military. 134,300 transgender people are veterans or retired from the Guard/Reserve service. 21% of transgender people have served in the armed forces. 0.6% of adults who have served in the military identify as transgender. Most people know someone who identifies as gay, lesbian, or bisexual in their life. Many do not know (or think they don’t know) a transgender person. Many people also aren’t close with someone who has served in the military. Put those two together, and you’d think that there are very few transgender military veterans, but that’s not the case. If another ban on trans military service were to take effect, it would be detrimental not just to the individuals affected, but to our military and national security. If someone is willing and able to serve, they should be able to. Inclusivity makes us stronger. Sources: 2015 U.S. Trans Survey (updated one coming soon): https://lnkd.in/e63ssMwd 2014 Transgender Military Service in the U.S.: https://lnkd.in/e3QxFgZe P.S. My talk, "Leading By Example: A Transgender Soldier's Story" speaks on this and more. Submit a speaking inquiry here: https://lnkd.in/evTCrqKH #TransMilitary #Pride365 #TransgenderVeteran

Today is National Coming Out Day - please read my latest piece, about how a second Trump term would hurt not just trans troops but the entire U.S. military:

Faced with new geopolitical challenges, new changes in the European air Denmark becomes the third country in Europe to introduce mandatory female military conscription, after Norway and Sweden, changing the current system in which women could only volunteer for military service. The Government also announced that it will extend the period of mandatory military service from four to 11 months, for both women and men. The objective, according to interlocutors, is a more robust recruitment, including full gender equality, which should contribute to solving the challenges of defense, national mobilization and the strength of our armed forces in the face of the new challenges that began after the invasion of Crimea.

How about injecting a little ecofeminism into NATO for more inclusive peace and sustaianble security? Here's is how to do it :) Gender diversity management in NATO for sustainable security and peace (securityanddefence.pl)

Click to open all the details of the last week session of LSE IDEAS discussion series where I have also participated. We talked about Ukrainian women’s new roles in the time of the war. One of those discussions when we shared not only research data, but or own experience. In particular, how does this look like to be a female frontline journalist? How do women advocate for changes in the frame of expert diplomacy? How do they volunteer? There is also some latest data presented by myself and prepared by Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation regarding female perspective on the war scenarios.

⚔Women in some of the Scandinavian countries are already subject to mandatory military service.  Now the Danish government plans to introduce female conscription from 2026, making it only the third European nation - alongside Norway and Sweden - to require women to serve in the armed forces. 🚧I remember when the war in Ukraine started, discussion on why Ukrainian men, opposed to women, are banned from crossing the boarder to escape from the conflict. These days we have to be ready for discussion on how gender equality shall look like in the context of Women, Peace and Security and in XXI it might look completely different than in 2000 when the UN resolution 1325 reaffirming the important role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, peace negotiations, peace-building, peacekeeping, humanitarian response and in post-conflict reconstruction and stressing the importance of their equal participation and full involvement in all efforts for the maintenance and promotion of peace and security was adopted. CC: Women in International Security (WIIS) Poland Aleksandra Gasztold (she/her) Marta Samburska-Kinal Malgorzata Kopka-Piątek Agnieszka Filipiak   More in the piece by POLITICO ⬇️  

Gender stereotypes and misconceptions have long posed challenges to women's full integration into armed forces. However, countries like #Finland, #Norway, #Switzerland, and #Armenia are leading the way in shattering these barriers. These nations are actively increasing women's participation in their military forces, adopting innovative strategies to ensure #genderequality and empower women in roles traditionally dominated by men. Curious about how they're making it happen? Discover the strategies for change and the inspiring progress being made to create more inclusive armed forces: https://lnkd.in/dXsurZA7