I would think it is if you're trying to negotiate with Muslim countries. They simply won't respect who they are negotiating with if they are women. Sometimes you just have to do what works. When billions or trillions of dollars are concerned, you make it work. Just like in business. You get the job done (morally) and leave your feelings disconnected from the situation. That is another area women have a huge problem with: Emotional reactions to situations that can be used by their enemies against them. We all have emotional reactions and natural levels of compassion but let's face it: Women have a lot more empathy generally than men. It's just like the law: Anything said (or demonstrated) can and will be used against you. Realize that many Muslim rulers have little respect for human life and think nothing of sacrificing their own to better themselves. If they are so uncaring towards themselves, just think how they are to their enemies. It shows a deep seated disconnection with basic human life if that life is not aligned to Islam. It's the opposite of Christianity which realizes that where there is life there is hope because there's always a chance of conversion before death.