Myanmar junta introduces compulsory military service
Myanmar’s military junta has introduced mandatory military service for all young men and women. It’s struggling to contain armed rebel…
Germany mulls reintroduction of compulsory military service
The Bundeswehr is facing a dramatic shortage in personnel. Now Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has rekindled the debate over reintroducing…
Russia raises maximum age for compulsory military service
NNA – Russian lawmakers on Tuesday backed a law increasing the maximum age limit for compulsory military service in Russia,…
Europe: Is compulsory military service coming back?
After the collapse of communism and the end of the Cold War in Europe, many countries abolished compulsory military service.…
Most Germans want compulsory military service return — poll
Compulsory military service was suspended in 2011. A recent survey suggests 61% of Germans want it reintroduced, with over a…