Sweden to Reinstate Draft, Including Women

June 28, 2017

October 6, 2016:  Sweden has announce plans to bring back a military draft in response to fears of Russian aggression.  Following the example of neighboring Norway draftees will include women. See full story:  Swedes Are Calling Up Women to Help Fend Off Threats Like Russia (Washington Post)

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