Multiple guests (military officials and experts)
Collection of military recruiters, commanders and defence experts (including recruitment officers, Senior Navy Commander Sun Lund and Peter Vigoyarovs) who explain Denmark's conscription system, recruitment process and strategic rationale for expanding national service.
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Sep 23, 2025 • 27min
‘A new foe’: Conscripting women in Denmark
In a critical discussion, military officials and defense experts, including Senior Navy Commander Sun Lund, delve into Denmark’s historic shift to conscript women alongside men. The guests explore the recruitment process on ‘Defences Day,’ featuring medical tests and lottery systems that determine recruits' futures. They highlight the geopolitical motivations behind this expansion amidst rising tensions with Russia, and provide insights into public reactions, reflecting a mix of support and dissent across communities.
