North Karelia force says fence dividing Finland and Russia is no Berlin Wall – but it is now a key geopolitical faultline
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Under new rules passed by Denmark's parliament, women who turn 18 after Tuesday will be entered into the lottery system for conscription to the military
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Sweden has the tanks, Finland has the troops – Nordic countries, hawkish on Russia, pool resources to punch above their weight
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Russian President Vladimir Putin launches largest military draft in years despite ceasefire talks
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Denmark will start drafting women into its military from next year, accelerating planned reforms to boost the size of its armed forces
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Norway to increase number of conscripted soldiers from 9,000 to 13,500 – Russia's attack on Ukraine has given northern European countries an impetus to beef up their militaries
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Denmark wants to conscript more people for military service – including women, for the first time
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US Supreme Court turns away challenge to the rule that only men register for the draft
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Sweden will increase military spending by around 40% in the next five years and double the number of people conscripted into the army amid growing tensions with Russia
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San Diego-based group wins US suit: Male-only draft unconstitutional
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Eritrea has slashed conscription. Will it stem the flow of refugees?
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