Episode 1369
Could military service become reality again in European countries?
The Inside Story Podcast · Al Jazeera
November 28, 202523m 37s
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Show Notes
France is to bring back a form of military service. That comes weeks after Germany announced plans to assess young people's suitability for military duty. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has forced European states to examine their readiness. So could conscription return?
In this episode:
- Jacques Reland - Senior Research Fellow in European Affairs, focusing on French politics, European defence and wider EU institutions.
- Paul Beaver - former soldier and defence analyst with experience assessing trends in European armed forces and recruitment.
- Peter Nielsen - former Commander of NATO’s Force Integration Unit in Lithuania
Host: Dareen Abughaida
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