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We are a bunch of students from the British University in Egypt and we are raising the debate of the idea of conscription, whether military service should be compulsory or not.
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Conscription is the mandatory enlistment in a country’s armed forces, and is sometimes referred to as “the draft.”. The origins of military conscription date back thousands of years to ancient civilizations and almost all European countries today except for the UK, consider the military service as an obligation for men aging from 18-25 years old.
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Does joining the army have to be compulsory?
No country can leave its people and land without an army. As that country will be at risk for many colonial countries that aim to take advantage of the other countries’ goods and even to protect the state from within in the event of any disasters.Military army in Latin is called “Arma” and in the… Read more
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The Idea of Conscription and Its Relation with Nationalism.
“Nationalism is both a vital medicine and a dangerous drug.” Those are the words of the Australian historian, academic, philanthropist and commentator Geoffrey Blainey. There is no doubt that nationalism is a vital element to build a nation. According to Brilmayer (1995), on one hand, nationalism plays an essential role in shaping the political process… Read more
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Should Military Conscription Be Compulsory or Not? 