Before protests over the dismissal of his Shin Bet chief could gain momentum, Netanyahu launched a deadly surprise offensive ...

This is reflected in the Bundeswehr’s longstanding recruitment crisis. A recent report found that Germany ... Hashtags like #Wehrmacht — the name for the German army in World War II — were soon ...

According to the court, the fundamental right to conscientious objection only applies to people who are liable for military service under German law. However, even for them, this right can be revoked, ...

During the Great Depression, the value of Cook Islands exports suddenly collapsed—by 1935 it was just one third of the 1925 figure—and the New Zealand government slashed its funding for the territory ...

Conscription has long been a defining feature of defence policies in Europe, shaping national security and defence strategies for centuries. By definition, conscription (or the 'draft') refers to an ...

As the prospect of a major European conflict breaking out appears to be increasing given Russia's aggression, there has been much talk about the possibility of reintroducing conscription in the UK.

“Conscription would have to play a role in any such large numbers of new troops,” he said. From Paris to Warsaw, leaders have been looking to boost defence spending in the face of US threats ...