The U.S. government is increasingly concerned about Ukraine’s ability to maintain troop levels in the face of Russian aggression. American officials are pressing Ukraine to lower the draft age from 25 to 18 to mobilize more soldiers. Secretary of State…
A 26-year-old South Korean man was found guilty of attempting to evade mandatory military service by binge eating to gain weight. The court determined that his obesity allowed him to avoid combat duty, resulting in a one-year suspended sentence. A…
The Israeli military has issued 1,126 arrest warrants against members of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, known as ‘Haredim’, for failing to comply with draft orders. Despite 3,000 summons issued, many have not appeared at recruitment centers. Those not responding face…
