Not an easy subject and a quick, simple Google search found many articles, often from familiar places where Small Wars feature in modern times.
The search was prompted by Jessica Stern who has written a reflective piece in The Washington Post weekend edition, which is behind a free registration "wall":
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...061803205.html
Or use the attachment, with some passages in bold on the issue.
What attracted my attention were a few passages and I use three:
Another good article on the problem:
http://pajamasmedia.com/phyllischesl...cruiting-tool/
I have not read about sexual violence as a factor, although I've heard references to the impact of torture by government agencies and non-state groups - notably from North Africa.
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