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Ep 150: Katherine Kuzminski on the Draft

School of War

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The Complexities of Military Draft and Recruitment

This chapter discusses the intricate process of the selective service and the political prerequisites necessary for mobilization in the face of existential threats. It highlights the challenges of conscription, including declining interest among youth, and the divide between the military and society. The implications of transitioning from a draft-based system to an all-volunteer force, especially in the context of modern warfare and demographic factors, are also explored.

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