The Intelligence from The Economist cover image

The Intelligence from The Economist

The Intelligence: Your country needs you!

Apr 18, 2024
23:53
Snipd AI
Governments struggle with military recruitment as conscription debate resurfaces. Remote working husbands empower wives. Killer whales showcase generational hunting abilities.
Read more

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Dinaar program in the Netherlands offers one-year military training as an alternative to traditional enlistment, attracting high interest from youths.
  • Conscription is being considered in some countries as a solution to military recruitment shortages, promoting social cohesion and diverse representation in armed forces.

Deep dives

The Dinaar Program in the Netherlands Offers Young People Military Training Options

In the Netherlands, the Dinaar service year program provides young Dutch individuals with the opportunity to experience one-year military training instead of the traditional four-year enlistment. The program aims to address the recruitment challenges faced by the Dutch armed forces, with successful participants finding it challenging yet enjoyable. The Dinaar program has seen significant interest, drawing more applicants than available spots, prompting the government to expand the program to accommodate more recruits.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode