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Tag: conscription

August 29, 2026

South Korea’s Shift Towards Women’s Military Conscription

South Korea is considering mandatory military service for women, reflecting changing gender norms.

July 29, 2026

Germany’s Military Conscription Debate: A Shift in National Security Strategy

Germany is debating the return of military conscription amid recruitment challenges.

July 1, 2026

Putin’s Border Closures Signal Major Military Mobilisation

Putin's border closures highlight a desperate military mobilization amid declining enlistment rates.

June 10, 2026

Myanmar’s Military Gains Ground Amid Forced Conscription

Myanmar's military is regaining territory through forced conscription, altering the civil war's dynamics.