Military
A Lottery you can’t Lose
Congratulations – you’ve just been selected in Latvia’s newest and most unexpected lottery. The grand prize? A place in the country’s mandatory national defense service. While this may not be the reward many young Latvia... (more)
National Blackout: Fearing the Rise of Military Tension
It felt like any other day: mundane and forgettable. But within seconds, a blackout left the entire Iberian Peninsula without electricity for a whole day. A creeping fear began to grow in our author, María from Spain: wa... (more)
If the Crisis or War Comes: Swedish Defense in the New Millennium
After being at standstill for some time, Sweden has reintroduced mandatory enlistment for all citizens aged 16 and above. How do Swedish teenagers react?
What if … You Were Drafted to Defend Your Country Tomorrow?
Over one hundred years ago, many of our ancestors couldn´t wait to fight for their country. Some even volunteered to go to the front. With the memory of two world wars and countless military conflicts, the attitude towar... (more)