Anarchist Emma Goldman, once named the most dangerous woman in America by the FBI, left behind a complicated legacy. But who was this young radical and what did she believe in?

The Tuskagee Airmen, otherwise known as the Red Tails, were the first all-Black air squadron in US history. Their immense bravery and skill during the Second World War is still the stuff of legend.

In peaceful times, the US Armed Forces are well stocked with brave men and women who voluntarily sign up to serve. But in the event of a third catastrophic global conflict, it is possible for the US government to rapidly recruit from the...

How did life change for enslaved people as the American Civil War raged around them?

In most countries, compulsory national service is a thing of the past. However, some countries maintain the policy and others are even bringing it back? So what are the advantages and disadvantages of national service, and should it make...

It began as a protest against the Conscription Act of 1863 – but quickly descended into the bloodiest race riot in US history. So why did New York’s White working class kill at least 120 people during the New York Draft Riots?

Germany's Bundestag has passed a new military service law that requires all 18-year-old men to undergo mandatory medical check-ups as part of a broader strategy to increase military recruitment and prepare for possible needs-based...

German lawmakers have approved a government plan to boost military recruitment amid rising concerns over Russia. The plan aims to increase armed forces personnel to 260,000 over the next decade, improve pay and training, and introduce...

Putin: Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree for the 2025 autumn military draft, set to call up 135,000 citizens aged 18 to 30 between October 1 and December 31. This marks the largest autumn conscription campaign in nine...

Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree launching the largest autumn military draft in nearly a decade, ordering the conscription of 135,000 men aged 18 to 30 from October 1 to December 31, 2025.

Cambodia's government says compulsory military service will be brought in next year.

Israeli police have cracked down on thousands of ultra-Orthodox men protesting against compulsory military service.

The new law requires potential conscripts to update their data with the authorities.

Ukraine says it needs 500,000 more soldiers to fight Russia, but thousands of men have fled the country to avoid getting drafted. CBC’s Briar Stewart got rare access to the Moldovan border control unit tasked with catching men sneaking...

Ukraine says it needs 500,000 more soldiers to fight Russia, but thousands of men have fled the country to avoid getting drafted. CBC’s Briar Stewart got rare access to the Moldovan border control unit tasked with catching men sneaking...

Last September, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of 300,000 reservists, which saw a disproportionate number of men from Russia's ethnic minorities called up to the front. Many fled to neighbouring...

Go by the Forest assists Russians looking to dodge the draft, from deserting the country to using legal avenues. The head of the group, Grigory Sverdlin, says the name also translates to ‘Get Lost’ in Russian, a double meaning telling...

Those crossing over the Russia-Georgia border describe why they chose to leave, after Vladimir Putin's order to mobilize hundreds of thousands of reservists for the war in Ukraine.

Calls to reinstate compulsory military service are growing louder in Berlin's political circles. But is drafting thousands of 18-year-olds the answer to Germany's defence challenges?

Calls to reinstate compulsory military service are growing louder in Berlin's political circles. But is drafting thousands of 18-year-olds the answer to Germany's defence challenges?

Defence Secretary John Healey indicated he was interested in conscription as he met Norwegian soldiers who are undertaking national service in Kirkenes, near the Russian border with Norway.



At a border patrol station in...

Defence Secretary John Healey indicated he was interested in conscription as he met Norwegian soldiers who are undertaking national service in Kirkenes, near the Russian border with Norway.



At a border patrol station in...

Germany's top military officer says the nation needs to boost its defense personnel in light of the security threat from Russia and possibly wavering support from the United States. "We still have a lack of at least 100,000. So we have...

Doctors administer a battery of tests to possible draftees.