School of War Ep 150: Katherine Kuzminski on the Draft
Oct 8, 2024
Katherine Kuzminski, Director of the Military, Veterans, and Society Program at CNAS and author of "Back to the Drafting Board," dives into the complexities of military recruitment amid looming global tensions. She discusses the significance of mobilization in a post-volunteer force era and challenges like declining youth interest in service. Kuzminski also explores lessons from Israel's conscription model and the evolving role of women in the military, highlighting societal perceptions of the draft and its implications for national security.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Understanding Mobilization and the All-Volunteer Force
01:34 • 2min
The Complexities of Military Draft and Recruitment
03:31 • 19min
Analyzing Military Conscription: Lessons from Israel and Beyond
22:59 • 3min
Recruitment and Gender in the Military
25:33 • 11min
The Draft and Societal Perceptions
36:54 • 9min