Good point – the international relations part is an interesting one – certainly Middle Eastern nations have a different perspective on the ability of a woman to act in a leadership position. From my personal experience, though (basic relating to Iraqi gravel contractors as a PL, etc.), the response in those cultures is more of curiosity and surprise than of condemnation – and may in fact not be as problematic as we think. I imagine the woman we elect having the stamina to overcome issues of cultural male dominance and capitalize on the fascination factor of their interest in her in that role.