Swedes are calling up women to help fend off threats like Russia

LONDON — Only a few years ago, the draft appeared to be a dead model both in Europe and in North America. Now, it is not only in resurgence but also in the midst of adaptation. In a development closely watched by armies worldwide, Sweden recently announced that it will bring back the draft. Perhaps even more surprising is that women […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2016/10/06/swedes-are-calling-up-women-to-help-fend-off-threats-like-russia/