Intro

Are you prepared to fight for your country?

That's the question Emmanuel Macron will be asking the young people of France this week when he announces a plan to introduce voluntary military service.

The threat posed by Russia and a US that has a questionable commitment to NATO means Mr Macron isn't the only European leader who has had to ponder such a move.

Should the UK follow France's lead and introduce some form of military service?

Niall is joined by former armed forces minister James Heappey.

Producer: Tom Gillespie

Editor: Mike Bovill