(Analysis) Western nations are grappling with a pressing issue: a steep decline in military recruitment and retention, which threatens their defense capabilities and democratic integrity. The common belief that wars are relics of the past, coupled with a lack of readiness to make sacrifices, has led to fewer people joining the armed forces. This worrying […]
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