Conscript interviewees (eg. Sarah, Molly, Catherine, Nadia)
Young people and recent conscripts featured in on-the-ground interviews who describe their experiences of recruitment days, training and views on the expanded conscription policy.
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Sep 23, 2025 • 28min
‘A new foe’: Conscripting women in Denmark
Peter Viggo-Jarbson, an associate professor at the Royal Danish Defence College, and Senior Navy Commander Sun Lund discuss Denmark's new conscription policy that includes 18-year-old women. They explain the necessity of boosting military ranks due to increased threats from Russia. On the ground, young conscripts like Sarah and Molly share their diverse feelings about the call-up process and the pressures they face. The episode also features insights into legal requirements for recruitment and the experiences of conscripts during training exercises.
