As Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine reminds European countries about the importance of manpower, many are once again weighing the promise and perils of compulsory military service.
Katrine Westgaard was a James C. Gaither Junior Fellow in the Carnegie Europe Program. Before joining Carnegie, Katrine studied International Relations at the College of William and Mary.
As Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine reminds European countries about the importance of manpower, many are once again weighing the promise and perils of compulsory military service.
The Baltic Sea region boasts some of the world’s most prosperous nations, almost all of which work together through NATO and the EU. Yet, the region still faces challenges that it needs to overcome to ensure its security in the context of Russian aggression.
The Baltic Sea region boasts some of the world’s most prosperous nations, almost all of which work together through NATO and the EU. Yet, the region still faces challenges that it needs to overcome to ensure its security in the context of Russian aggression.