The Future of the Military Draft

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10/06/2026 Ryan McMaken Zachary Yost

European politicians keep pushing for conscription and more recruits. Ryan McMaken and Zachary Yost discuss how the French Revolution gave us modern military conscription, and why governments have long wanted forced military service.

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